Desktop CNCs for Education

Bring the conversations of subtractive manufacturing into the classroom, elevate hands-on skills, and drive innovation beyond basic prototyping limitations.

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MAKERA HAS SERVED MORE THAN 1000+ SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES, AND LABS:

MIT
UCLA
Harvard
Woodberry Forest School
University of Auckland

Desktop CNC Machines for Education

Carvera Air Desktop CNC Machine
Carvera Air Desktop CNC Machine
Carvera Desktop CNC Machine
Carvera Desktop CNC Machine

TAILORED SOLUTIONS FOR EDUCATION

K12 Schools +
Makera's user-friendly desktop CNC machines allow for students to design, prototype, and iterate their ideas, cultivating innovation and technical proficiency while transforming STEM education into an engaging, hands-on learning experience for young makers.
University/College +
Makera’s intuitive desktop CNC machines empowers university students to gain hands-on experience in CNC operation, G-code programming, and CAM software, bridging the gap between academic learning and industry demands, seamlessly preparing them for cutting-edge technological careers.
Labs +
Makera's precise rapid fabrication capabilities accelerate scientific innovation by enabling researchers to swiftly prototype experimental components, transform theoretical concepts into functional prototypes, and drive interdisciplinary research.
Maker Spaces +
Makera's desktop CNC machines and free CAM software enable Maker Spaces to provide immersive learning experiences in CAD/CAM, material science, and prototyping, cultivating innovation in countless project scenarios.
Robotics Competition +
Makera's desktop CNC machines opens opportunities across student robotics competition as they can fabricate high-end custom carbon fiber and metal parts, even PCBs in-house, ensuring superior speed, precision, and cost-effectiveness for their robot and drone designs.
Vocational Schools/CTE +
Makera's desktop CNC machines and easy-to-use CAM software help students build practical design, manufacturing, and fabrication skills safely and effectively in virtually any learning environment.

DESIGNED FOR EDUCATION

Safe
Clean
Precise
Easy to Use
Compact
Smart
Versatitle
 

Safe

Prioritizing student safety, Makera's desktop CNCs feature fully enclosed protective frames, ensuring a secure machining environment while providing educators with peace of mind during hands-on learning experiences.

Clean

Makera's desktop CNC features an integrated dust collection system, ensuring a clean teaching environment. No specialized ventilation required during operation.

Precise

Makera delivers up to 0.02mm precision via closed-loop tech and factory tuning, ensuring accuracy and dependable machining results for your projects.

Easy to Use

Makera's desktop CNCs deliver true out-of-the-box readiness, enabling users to begin machining immediately without paying extra for expensive installation, tuning, or training, significantly reducing setup complexity and associated costs

Compact

Makera's Desktop CNCs feature first in class compact designs, space-efficient enclosures that seamlessly integrates into virtually classrooms and laboratories.

Smart

Makera's Desktop CNCs feature intelligent auto-calibration and auto tool-changing capabilities (*quick tool exchange for Carvera Air), enabling students to concentrate fully on design and creative problem-solving.

Versatitle

With Makera's 4th-axis options, students can fabricate cylindrical components, intricate 3D shapes—across diverse materials including plastics, woods, and metals. Plus its laser & PCB abilities make it the ideal solution for any educational design challenge
 
 

Amazingly Simple CAM Software

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Simple to Learn

Simple to Learn

Makera simplifies CNC learning with an intuitive CAM software.
It enables students to explore 2D, 3D, 4th-axis, and laser projects, making hands-on skill development more accessible.

Free  For Makera Users

Free For Makera Users

The Carvera and Carvera Air comes with a free Makera CAM plan, enabling affordable learning without extra software costs for your entire computer lab.

Other Supported Software

Other Supported Software

Flexible for educators and students: Makera CAM seamlessly integrates with popular design software like Fusion, VCarve, and SolidWorks, supporting diverse learning environments.

Difficulty Level: Beginner

LEARNING RESOURCES

Example Projects

Example Projects

Makera's prepped projects & materials allow for quick mastery and comprehension

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Wiki

Wiki

Comprehensive wiki: step-by-step guides and expert-crafted resources

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Youtube Channel

Youtube Channel

Prefer videos? Watch expert maker guides on our YouTube

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Community

Community

Join Makera Community with thousands of active users.

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SCHOOL REVIEWS

It being Wi-Fi enabled and the intuitiveness of its UI has made even our younger students feel comfortable
and confident running their projects on it. We're definitely recommend it both for personal as well as educational use
David Martelli

SCHOOL REVIEWS

It is exactly the correct size for a STEM racing car, and is relatively easy to learn and easy to use.
Scott Michaels

Providing the Support Educators Need

School Offers

School Offers

Makera offers education institutions exclusive packages, with most frenquently needed products, recommendations, and 1-on-1 consulations.

24/7  Support

24/7 Support

Makera offers 24/7 services, whenever you need help, get in touch with us.

Education Resource

Education Resource

Makera's trained technical education instructors help you with technical questions, finding resources, and exploring better ways to integrate CNC machining to your classes