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At-Home Manufacturing Machines

The Routakit CNC Kit Cuts Plastic, Glass, Wood, Metal and More

— November 20, 2015 — Tech
CNC machines have become a mainstay in the maker arena for being a simple, efficient solution to manufacturing goods without fuss, which has prompted the development of the Routakit CNC Kit that's designed to be an at-home device with factory-grade capabilities.

Able to cut through glass, plastic, stone, metal and wood, the Routakit CNC Kit can be purchased in either SD or HD models to suit desired needs or preferences. If you'd like to augment the Routakit CNC Kit into a plasma cutter, 3D printer or laser cutter, open-source files allow you to do so with just a few modifications required to work.

Ideal for avid or amateur makers, the Routakit CNC Kit is great for the workshop and offers an affordable option.
Trend Themes
1. At-home Manufacturing - The development of the Routakit CNC Kit highlights the trend of at-home manufacturing machines with factory-grade capabilities.
2. Versatile CNC Cutting - The ability of the Routakit CNC Kit to cut through various materials like glass, plastic, stone, metal, and wood reflects the trend of versatile CNC cutting machines.
3. Open-source Customization - The availability of open-source files for the Routakit CNC Kit demonstrates the trend of DIY customization and modification in manufacturing machines.
Industry Implications
1. Maker Industry - The Routakit CNC Kit caters to the needs of avid and amateur makers, presenting disruptive innovation opportunities in the maker industry.
2. Workshop Equipment Industry - The affordability and factory-grade capabilities of the Routakit CNC Kit open up disruptive innovation opportunities in the workshop equipment industry.
3. Home Manufacturing Industry - The development of at-home manufacturing machines like the Routakit CNC Kit presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the home manufacturing industry.
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