Blog
- by Ryan Ren
Exploring New Horizons with Carvera — Robovidrio’s CNC Journey
A Texas hobbyist shares how Makera Carvera transformed his creative journey, enabling high-quality CNC projects in wood, metal, and more, right from home.
- by Ryan Ren
Understanding Geometric Distortion in CNC Machining of Thin-Walled Parts
Discover what geometric distortion is, why it's critical to control, and the factors that distort CNC machining of thin-walled parts.
- by Ryan Ren
What Nobody Tells You About Owning a Makera CNC Machine
New to Carvera or Carvera Air? Discover real advice on getting started, troubleshooting, finding support, and embracing your CNC journey with Makera.
- by Ryan Ren
Choosing Between Makera Carvera and Carvera Air: Which CNC Machine is Right for You?
A detailed comparison between Makera’s Carvera and Carvera Air CNC machines—highlighting key features, specs, and ideal use cases to help you choose the best fit.
- by Ryan Ren
How Farm Design Accelerated Prototyping with Makera Carvera
Farm Design accelerated its prototyping and reduced outsourcing costs by integrating the Carvera CNC, machining brass, aluminum, and double-sided PCBs in-house, cutting weeks of lead time into same-day results.
- by Jason Erdreich
DIY 3-in-1 Easter Egg Holder & Phone Stand – Perfect Easter CNC Project
Discover how to craft a unique DIY 3-in-1 Easter Egg Holder and Phone Stand using the Carvera and Carvera Air CNC. Follow our step-by-step guide for an impressive springtime project!
- by Ryan Ren
How to approach and design a CNC-Friendly Part for Makera CNC Machines
A step-by-step guide to designing efficient, CNC-ready parts tailored for Carvera and Carvera Air. Boost cut quality, minimize tool stress, and save time.
- by Ryan Ren
Navigating the US-China Tariff War: Why Investing in a Desktop CNC Now is a Smart Move
Tariff hikes are shaking global manufacturing. Discover how investing in desktop CNC machines like Carvera can help businesses regain control and cut costs.
- by Jason Erdreich
CAD vs CAM, a Beginner's Guide
In this article, we look at two key types of computer programs as we compare the fundamental differences and use cases for CAD and CAM software solutions. Through this, we will consider supporting both the needs of beginners and advanced users looking to engage with different manufacturing techniques using CNC machines.