Makera

Makera is a technology company focused on desktop digital fabrication products, revolutionizing accessible manufacturing by developing intelligent CNC machines that bridge the digital and physical worlds. The company designs and manufactures advanced desktop CNC mills like the Carvera and Carvera Air, featuring automated tool changing, auto-probing, and multi-axis capabilities for precision milling, carving, engraving, and PCB prototyping. Integrated with proprietary Makera CAM software, these solutions simplify workflows for 2D/3D modeling, toolpath generation, and simulation, enabling rapid iteration without complex industrial setups. Targeting makers, educators, engineers, small businesses, and laboratories, Makera supports prototyping, STEM education, and small-scale production across electronics, product design, and hobbyist applications. Key achievements include raising $1.7 million on Kickstarter in 2021 with 500 Carvera units sold, followed by $3.5 million and 2,000 units for Carvera Air in 2024, earning the Desktop CNC Machine Company of the Year 2025 award from Manufacturing Technology Insights, and fostering a community platform for project sharing. Committed to innovation and user-friendliness, Makera delivers high-precision automation to empower global creators with professional-grade tools.