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Survey Reveals 53% of Manufacturers Embracing Industrial Robots for Quality Improvement

LONDON, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — According to the latest Industrial and Manufacturing Survey by global technology intelligence firm ABI Research, 53% of manufacturers are in the early stages of adopting new industrial robot hardware, while 28% already have industrial robots deployed within their facilities. The survey, conducted between Q4 2024 and Q1 of 2025 across the United States, Germany, and Malaysia, also shows that manufacturers believe deploying Industrial Robots is a key strategy to improving quality levels within manufacturing processes. 40% of respondents listed the adoption of industrial robots as a priority for improving quality, up from 34.1% in the previous study. 19% of respondents will consider adopting industrial robots within the next five years, while 33% will consider the adoption of collaborative or mobile robots within the same time frame.

“Adoption sentiment remains high across the various robot formfactors, indicating that manufacturers are aware of the advantages of automation and can identify facets of their value chains where ROI can be delivered,” explains George Chowdhury, Robotics Industry Analyst at ABI Research. “It’s important to note that these results were collected before the recent economic uncertainty. Feasibly, if this survey were conducted today, we would see an uptick in the number of responders evaluating proofs of concept or considering adoption in the next 12 months, in line with reshoring expectations.”

Respondents to the survey range from Manufacturing Engineers to C-level executives with most participants holding positions as IT manager and above in terms of seniority. The responses were split equally between the three nations. When queried, this group of manufacturers claim that a lack of expertise and insufficient time to implement new automation products are the largest barrier to adoption for their organizations. Lacking the necessary skills to utilize new technologies ranked high as a concern also. Fear of replacement by automated systems was ranked low as an issue. Further responses highlight the importance of on boarding, ongoing support, AI, and Open APIs as key product features that decision makers look for.

The survey offered insight into the perception of Generative AI for manufacturing applications. 50% of respondents agreed that generative AI can be used to Optimize Tool Paths, indicating a misalignment with the capabilities of AI-augmented robots and their supposed capabilities. Optimizing tool paths is a key capability of ABB‘s Robot Studio, NVIDIA‘s Isaac portfolio, and the offerings of offline programming software vendors such as Visual Components, Siemens, Dassault Systèmes, and Cenit. Contrastingly, 63% of respondents acknowledge the value of generative AI for Predictive Maintenance and 66% for Optimizing Production Lines. These responses suggest that generative AI is considered an IT technology—used for planning and enhancing processes with data—rather than an Operation Technology for optimizing machine behavior in real time. Importantly, 62% of respondents agreed that generative AI can be used to plan, analyze, and optimize human-robot Interactions.

The results of the survey highlight a positive adoption sentiment for robotics and its capability to continue to augment the manufacturing industry. However, the value proposition of new technologies, notably advanced AI products married to robots, are overlooked by end users. “There is a large disconnect here between the perceived capabilities of AI-augmented robots and the new products that innovators are bringing to market,” observes Chowdhury “Repairing this perception, by educating the market of the capabilities of AI-augmented robots, must be the number one priority of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Systems Integrators if they wish to see greater uptake of hardware and for the value of new robotics products to be realized by the manufacturing market.”

These findings are from ABI Research’ Manufacturing Survey H2 2024 market report. This report is part of the company’s Industrial, Collaborative & Commercial Robotics research service, which includes research, data, and ABI Insights.

About ABI Research

ABI Research is a global technology intelligence firm uniquely positioned at the intersection of technology solution providers and end-market companies. We serve as the bridge that seamlessly connects these two segments by providing exclusive research and expert guidance to drive successful technology implementations and deliver strategies proven to attract and retain customers.

ABI Research是一家全球性的技术情报公司,拥有得天独厚的优势,充当终端市场公司和技术解决方案提供商之间的桥梁,通过提供独家研究和专业性指导,推动成功的技术实施和提供经证明可吸引和留住客户的战略,无缝连接这两大主体。

For more information about ABI Research’s services, contact us at +1.516.624.2500 in the Americas, +44.203.326.0140 in Europe, +65.6592.0290 in Asia-Pacific, or visit www.abiresearch.com.

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SKF inaugurates magnetic bearing factory in Morocco to meet increased demand

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SKF has inaugurated its new factory in Tangier, Morocco, which initially will employ around 60 people. The factory will manufacture components for magnetic bearings and high-speed electric motors, enabling SKF to meet the increased demand for these solutions while strengthening the Group’s position as a global leader in this area.

The factory will enable the production of modular and scalable products that can be easily integrated into various applications. Due to their ability to operate efficiently at high speeds, free of friction and with minimal maintenance, magnetic solutions are essential for high-speed machinery such as compressors, turbines, and motors, as well as HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems, and semi-conductors. 

“We are excited about the economic and competitive advantages this new facility will bring, positioning SKF as a key partner in the sustainability transformation. By enhancing our supply chain, we can reduce lead times, improve customer delivery performance, and offer competitive solutions. This investment also supports our commitment to sustainability and innovation through decarbonization, electrification, and system intelligence,” says Thomas Fröst, President, Independent and Emerging Business.

Magnetic bearings allow the contactless levitation of rotors through a controlled magnetic field. SKF’s magnetic solutions enable industrial applications to achieve high performance, energy efficiency, and reliability that surpass conventional technological solutions. By minimizing friction and eliminating the need for lubrication, SKF’s magnetic solutions reduce the carbon footprint of industrial machinery and play a key enabling role in emerging sustainable energy sectors. For more information about SKF magnetic bearings and systems, please click here.

Previous press release on similar topics:
22 May 2023: SKF invests in magnetic bearing manufacturing to meet increasing demand [link to press release]

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Clarifai Joins Vultr Cloud Alliance to Deliver Scalable, Cost-Optimized, Full-Stack AI

WASHINGTON, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Clarifai, a global leader in AI and pioneer of the full-stack AI platform, today announced it has joined the Vultr Cloud Alliance. This collaboration enables enterprises to build, deploy, and scale AI workloads with enhanced flexibility and control over performance, governance, and cost, leveraging Clarifai’s platform and Vultr’s global high-performance cloud infrastructure.

The collaboration brings together Clarifai’s full-stack AI platform, which covers everything from model development to deployment and governance, with Vultr’s global reach, security, regulatory compliance (including HIPAA, SOC 2+, and more), and operational excellence. Vultr’s infrastructure includes high-performance CPUs, managed Kubernetes through Vultr Kubernetes Engine (VKE), managed databases like Apache® Kafka, scalable storage, bare metal servers, and a wide choice of the latest AMD and NVIDIA GPUs, offering optimal price-to-performance.

Together, Clarifai and Vultr offer organizations the ability to run any model in any environment with complete control over performance, governance, and offering up to 90% cost savings.

“Combining capabilities with these leading industry partners means customers can now deploy and manage their AI workloads efficiently across Vultr’s global cloud, gaining full control over costs and performance while getting access to a broader range of GPUs”, said Alfredo Ramos, Chief Product & Technology Officer at Clarifai. “This is about enabling all clouds, all compute, and all AI models on one platform.”

By working together, joint Clarifai and Vultr customers can save at least 70% on the costs of the NVIDIA A100 80 GB compared to hyperscalers, with potential for greater savings through a longer-term commitment. Customers can purchase single A100 GPUs or in blocks of 8 GPUs.

Key highlights of the partnership include:

  • Any AI Model, Any GPU: Users can deploy any open-source, foundation, or custom AI model, including Clarifai’s own, across Vultr’s extensive GPU lineup, such as AMD Instinct MI300X, MI325X, and NVIDIA HGX B200, HGX H100, A100 PCIe, and L40S. This allows optimization for performance, power efficiency, or cost, supporting AI workloads from inference to fine-tuning.
  • Unified Compute Orchestration: Clarifai’s compute orchestration allows deploying any model in a secure, scalable, containerized environment managed via a single interface. Models are deployed across Vultr resources using managed Kubernetes clusters or bare metal servers, with dynamic provisioning and automatic scaling via Vultr Kubernetes Engine (VKE). Built-in governance provides centralized visibility over performance, cost, and access, simplifying AI operations and improving efficiency.
  • Edge AI Capabilities: Clarifai’s edge AI platform enables deploying lightweight, high-performance models directly to edge devices, including air-gapped and offline environments. Combined with Vultr’s global footprint of 32 data center regions reaching 90% of the global population with low latency (2-40 ms), this delivers real-time intelligence at the data source. This is particularly valuable for use cases like predictive maintenance, industrial quality control, public safety, and content moderation.

“Our partnership with Clarifai is exactly what the Vultr Cloud Alliance is all about—bringing together best-of-breed technologies to give customers real choice, real performance, and real value. Clarifai’s full-stack AI platform paired with Vultr’s global GPU infrastructure means organizations can build and deploy AI models faster, scale efficiently, and reduce cost. It’s a practical, high-impact solution for teams looking to take control of their AI workloads—whether in the cloud, at the edge, or across hybrid environments.” said Kevin Cochrane, Chief Marketing Officer, Vultr.

Joint solutions are applicable across various industries, including:

  • Energy, Aerospace, and Manufacturing: Implement predictive maintenance and improve asset management using AI for visual inspection, edge AI, and global infrastructure.
  • Media and Entertainment: Accelerate AI workloads for content moderation, metadata generation, and asset management on GPU instances. Leverage real-time image, video, and document analysis and state-of-the-art AI models for full motion video and sports analytics.
  • Defense and Public Safety: Deploy AI models for security surveillance, object detection, and domain awareness in secure, air-gapped, or edge environments.

Organizations ready to enhance their AI deployments can get started today at preferential pricing. Reserve their GPU cluster via: https://www.clarifai.com/explore/contact-us-gpu-clusters

For more information on the Vultr Cloud Alliance, visit here.

About Clarifai
Clarifai is a global leader in AI and the pioneer of the full-stack AI lifecycle and orchestration platform that helps organizations create and control AI workloads on any environment with a unified platform. With over a decade of experience supporting millions of custom models and billions of operations for the largest enterprises and governments, Clarifai pioneered compute innovations like custom scheduling, batching, GPU fractioning, and autoscaling. Clarifai empowers users to efficiently run any model, anywhere, at any scale. Learn more at www.clarifai.com.

About Vultr
Vultr is on a mission to make high-performance cloud infrastructure easy to use, affordable, and locally accessible for enterprises and AI innovators around the world. Vultr is trusted by hundreds of thousands of active customers across 185 countries for its flexible, scalable, global Cloud Compute, Cloud GPU, Bare Metal, and Cloud Storage solutions. Founded by David Aninowsky and self-funded for over a decade, Vultr has grown to become the world’s largest privately held cloud infrastructure company. Learn more at www.vultr.com

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BingX AI Evolution Begins: A $300M Vision to Build the Future of AI-Powered Crypto

PANAMA CITY, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BingX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 AI company, is excited to announce a bold, incremental strategy BingX AI Evolution to mark its 7th anniversary. This is a transformative blueprint that places artificial intelligence at the core of its innovation and operational roadmap. As part of this strategic shift, BingX plans to invest $300 million over the next three years to accelerate AI integration across its platform and ecosystem. This milestone initiative underscores BingX’s mission to redefine crypto with AI, driving meaningful progress across the Web3 space by embedding AI into every aspect of user experience, exchange operations, and future industry collaboration.

BingX AI Evolution Begins: A $300M Vision to Build the Future of AI-Powered Crypto
BingX AI Evolution Begins: A $300M Vision to Build the Future of AI-Powered Crypto

“We are thrilled to share this evolution as we celebrate our 7th anniversary. This is not just a product update — it’s a strategic reorientation,” said Vivien Lin, Chief Product Officer at BingX. “In the future, AI will become a defining engine of our evolution, enabling faster and smarter experiences. We want BingX to be more than just a trading platform — we want it to be a place where users feel empowered and genuinely supported by intelligent tools at every step of their journey. As AI grows more powerful, it’s crucial that innovation remains aligned with user needs and long-term trust. This drives our commitment to leading AI integration in crypto with both ambition and responsibility.”

AI as a Companion in Every User Journey

BingX will deploy AI across every stage of the user experience, beginning with an AI-powered tool to support users across various scenarios. From real-time market insights and position diagnostics to intelligent trade suggestions and trader analysis, the tool is designed to help users trade smarter and feel more confident. It addresses common concerns like market uncertainty and complex strategies. This marks the first step in making AI a true companion in every user journey.

Meanwhile, BingX Labs will accelerate investments in AI-native Web3 projects, incubating innovations that bridge decentralized technologies with machine learning capabilities.

AI at the Core of BingX DNA

Looking ahead, BingX is set to become an AI-native company in its operations, culture, and decision-making. From internal processes to strategic direction, AI will influence how BingX thinks, acts, and grows.

This long-term vision goes beyond the exchange platform, as BingX commits to playing a leadership role in building a responsible, resilient, and interoperable Web3 AI ecosystem. Through deep collaboration with industry partners, the exchange aims to co-create frameworks that ensure innovation is aligned with security, ethics, and shared standards.

AI x Web3: Shaping the Intelligent Future of Crypto

BingX recognizes that talent is the cornerstone of this revolution and aims to become the top-of-mind destination for individuals eager to lead and shape the next wave of breakthroughs in this dynamic field.

Meanwhile, BingX will establish a dedicated institute for AI research and innovation, designed to be the engine room for breakthroughs at the intersection of AI and Web3. This initiative reflects BingX’s long-term vision to not only adapt to the future — but actively build it.

BingX’s growth underscores its commitment to this AI evolution. The platform now serves over 20 million users worldwide and ranks among the Top 5 crypto derivatives trading platforms. Through BingX Labs, over $15 million has already been invested to accelerate innovation and support the broader Web3 ecosystem. As BingX moves forward, its AI-driven approach will continue to shape a more intelligent, inclusive, and connected digital economy — leading with purpose, inspiring progress, and unlocking smarter ways to AI-native future of crypto.

About BingX 

Founded in 2018, BingX is a leading crypto exchange and Web3 AI company, serving a global community of over 20 million users. With a comprehensive suite of AI-powered products and services, including derivatives, spot trading, and copy trading, BingX caters to the evolving needs of users across all experience levels, from beginners to professionals. Committed to building a trustworthy and intelligent trading platform, BingX empowers users with innovative tools designed to enhance performance and confidence. In 2024, BingX proudly became the official crypto exchange partner of Chelsea Football Club, marking an exciting debut in the world of sports sponsorship.

For more information please visit: https://bingx.com/ 

Gotion Completing the First 0.2GWh Pilot Line for All-Solid-State Batteries

HEFEI, China, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — From May 16 to 17, Gotion held the Global Technology Conference 2025, where it unveiled six new energy products. The lineup includes the GEMSTONE all-solid-state battery, which has entered the pre-production phase, the G-Yuan quasi-solid-state battery with a range of 1,000 kilometers, the G-Series batteries designed for 12-year use, and the world’s first 20MWh energy storage system etc.


 


Konstantin Novoselov, 2010 Nobel Laureate in Physics and Professor at the University of Manchester attended, highlighting Gotion’s leading role in the global battery industry. Echoing this, Olaf Korzinovski, Executive VP of Volkswagen Group China, stressed their strategic partnership and called for an alliance poised to redefine industry benchmarks.

GEMSTONE All-Solid-State Battery: completing the first 0.2GWh pilot line

Launched in 2024, Gotion’s GEMSTONE all-solid-state battery now achieved a milestone by completing a 0.2GWh pilot production line, with a 90% yield rate. The 2025 iteration demonstrates a 60% improvement in sulfide electrolyte ion conductivity, 150% higher cell capacity, and 90% reduced stacking pressure pre-tension force. Its safety is validated through tests like nail penetration, crush test, thermal stability test etc. Moreover, the road test has been initiated.

G-Yuan Quasi-Solid-State Battery: offering 1,000 km Range with comprehensive safety

G-Yuan battery delivers 300Wh/kg energy density, enabling EV ranges of over 1,000 kilometers. Its proprietary adaptive solid-solid interface technology ensures stable ion transport, while withstanding a 3mm steel nail penetration test confirmed exceptional safety. Worth noting, A 12GWh production line is currently under construction, with prototype vehicles already exceeding 10,000 km in road tests.

G-series battery: 116kWh Single Pack supporting megawatt-level ultra-fast charging

As the world’s first 116kWh high-capacity standard box for heavy-duty trucks, it boasts 175Wh/kg energy density, thus supporting megawatt-level ultra-fast charging and -40°C to 65°C temperature control range. With the pioneering “zero-decay”, it offers zero capacity decay in the first 3,000 cycles and zero energy loss over 1.2 million kilometers of driving and an ultra-long cycle life of 12 years or 10,000 cycles.

Grid Q 20MWh BESS: Global Leading Capacity with hybrid cooling and AI O&M

It achieves an unprecedented 20MWh capacity per unit, backed by a 25-year design life. The modular design saves space and delivers high capacity while the Air+Liquid cooling brings efficient thermal management. The system is equipped with seven-level safety protection framework, enhancing reliability in extreme conditions. Leveraging AI-O&M technology, it ensures optimal performance.

Astroinno Gen-2 Battery: world’s First LMFP supporting ultra-fast charging

The upgraded LMFP battery realizes 10-minute ultra-fast charging, 240Wh/kg energy density, and 93% cold-weather capacity retention at -20°C. The battery passes the thermal runaway test at the PACK level, achieving “zero thermal propagation.” It meets the range requirements of 850 km for BEVs and 1,500+ km for REEVs.

Axtrem: Industrial AI Agent revolutionizing battery manufacturing

Axtrem features an AI-driven smart system capable of autonomous learning, iteration, and growth. This solution optimizes product yield, production efficiency, and cost control. Therefore, it helps focusing on key tasks, thereby improving innovation.

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NYSE Content Advisory: Pre-Market update + Home Depot reaffirms full-year outlook

NEW YORK, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today’s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins.

 

Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on May 20th

  • Traders shrugged off a downgrade late Friday of the U.S. Government’s credit by Moody’s. The S&P 500 ended Monday just 3% from its February record. Treasury yields jumped after Moody’s cut U.S. credit from AAA to AA1.
  • NYSE-listed Home Depot released earnings this morning. The company said it won’t raise prices due to tariffs and reaffirmed its full-year forecast. Shares of the stock (NYSE: HD) gained 3% pre-market.
  • Wall Street has an eye on the path forward for borrowing costs. St. Louis Fed President Albert Musalem is among the policymakers set to speak today.

Opening Bell
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. (NYSE: APLE) celebrates its 10th anniversary of listing.

Closing Bell
Samsara (NYSE: IOT) celebrates 10 years of building technology that’s transforming physical operations and making frontline jobs safer and easier.

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ChangAn Unveils Vast Ocean Plan Global Expansion Milestones Following Official Launch of First International NEV Factory in Rayong, Thailand

The factory launch coincided with the roll-off of its 28.59-millionth vehicle and the 50th anniversary of the start of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand.

RAYONG, Thailand, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ChangAn Automobile (“ChangAn” or “the Company”), an intelligent low-carbon mobility technology company, recently officially commenced production at its first international NEV manufacturing base in Rayong, Thailand, coinciding with both the roll-off of its 28.59-millionth vehicle, and the celebration of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Thailand, marking a truly major milestone. The factory launch is a landmark event of ChangAn’s Vast Ocean Plan for global expansion that represents a shift from brand internationalisation to the export of full industries.


Mr. Zhu Huarong, Chairman of ChangAn Automobile, shared: “Our aim is to build this factory as a global benchmark. We will continue to focus on long-term growth, and mutually beneficial, low-carbon, localised operations. To lead sustainable mobility and benefit human life is ChangAn’s mission, and despite the huge challenges currently posed by anti-globalisation, we are fully committed to our Vast Ocean Plan.”


ChangAn’s Vast Ocean Plan drives global expansion across five regions, advancing its goal of becoming a world-class automobile brand. Over three years, the Company filed over 14,000 patents, with 70% for inventions, averaging 19 per workday, maintaining top R&D rankings. ChangAn fosters global talent focusing on professionalism, youth, internationalisation, and market orientation. Its industrial footprint includes 20 planned factories, with nine KD plants and one full vehicle plant operational. Marketing includes 22 brand launches across Southeast Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, with over 9,000 outlets. ESG investments exceed 30 million yuan annually, supporting public welfare worldwide.

ChangAn’s Vast Ocean Plan has accelerated the Company’s global expansion since its 2023 launch. With five major international regions established, ChangAn set overseas sales records in 2024. As the plan enters a new phase in 2025, the Company is sharing high-quality products and services worldwide at the speed of China. In Southeast Asia and Oceania, ChangAn has cultivated key right-hand-drive markets. Construction of the Rayong factory in Thailand began in November 2023, and mass production started in May 2025. In the region, the DEEPAL S05 and extended-range EV debuted at the 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show. The factory marks a shift from product exports to full-industry exports. In Latin America, ChangAn hosted a brand conference on July 23, 2024, accelerating the rollout of high-value products to meet diverse local needs. After 30 years in the Middle East and Africa, a brand launch in September 2024 introduced six new energy models. Plans include local subsidiaries, joint ventures, and expanded services. In Europe, where ChangAn established its Turin Design Center in 2001, a brand launch in Germany on March 21, 2025, marked renewed commitment to sustainable mobility through localised R&D and the “In Europe, For Europe” strategy.

ChangAn will pursue its “four ones” development goals and advance its global strategy, elevating five major international markets to the same strategic level as China. The Company aims to grow its global market capacity from 30 million to 50 million and accelerate localisation in these regions. ChangAn plans to expand production with 11 KD projects in countries such as Kazakhstan and Egypt, reaching 500,000 vehicles in international capacity.

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From Backyard Workshop to Global R&D Lab: Makera’s Carvera is Fueling the Maker Revolution

Makera Strengthens Customer Commitment to Empower Makers at All Skill Levels

MIDDLETOWN, Del., May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Makera, the pioneer of intelligent desktop CNC (Computer Numerical Control) solutions, just released a new product video for its latest Carvera Air, showcasing how this desktop CNC machine empowers makers of all skill levels to turn ideas into reality. Watch the full video here.


Meet the Carvera Air by Makera – A CNC Revolution for all Makers

As the global maker community grows, from backyard workshops to engineering labs, creators are leveraging both the Carvera and Carvera Air to accelerate product development, unlock new business potential, and build with confidence. 

From Hobby to Business Opportunity

In Hutto TX, Robovidrio’s journey from 3D printing frustration to CNC-powered creativity illustrates how accessible high-performance fabrication has become. After struggling with FDM and resin printing, he turned to Makera’s Carvera in 2023. What began as a personal tool quickly evolved into a productivity powerhouse, helping him create everything from personalized wood gifts to aluminum parts for vehicles.

“I could run multi-tool jobs without standing by. It’s a lifesaver—I just design, start the job, and walk away,” said Robovidrio. “Every time I finish a concept, I get a new idea. Carvera lets me keep the creativity flowing without interruption”

Today, he’s expanding into new areas like fiberglass, carbon fiber, and PCB fabrication—transforming his passion into a growing business.

“I never thought I could own a CNC machine, let alone use it to bring so many ideas to life. Now, I see a path to building a side business and even gaining CNC operator experience. Carvera gave me a life-changing skill,” he added.

For hobbyists looking to take their passion to the next level, the Carvera is more than just a tool; it’s a path to opportunity. Read the full story.

From Outsourcing to In-House Innovation

In April 2025, a professional R&D company called Farm Design revealed that Makera’s revolutionary Carvera CNC machine has transformed how the team approaches prototyping, development cycles, and even internal resource planning. Prior to using the Carvera, the team relied on multiple tools for different materials alongside costly outsourcing for aluminum parts and plastic molds.

The Carvera’s versatility changed the game. By consolidating metal milling, PCB fabrication, and mold creation into one compact machine, it has helped the team save both time and money, while significantly improving their design flexibility and prototyping capabilities.

“For any R&D team focused on innovation, rapid prototyping, and iterative design, Carvera is a must-have,” said Murat Erciyas, Industrial Designer at Farm Design. ” It has already paid for itself through the time and cost savings—and it’s been running nonstop since day one.”

In a world where speed and efficiency are key, the Carvera has helped Farm Design accelerate development cycles and innovate faster than ever before. With a Carvera CNC at their fingertips, companies can do more with less—and be more innovative and efficient while doing it. Read the full story.

Makera’s Continued Commitment to Innovation and User Support

From the Carvera to the new Carvera Air, Makera is dedicated not just to innovation and engineering excellence but also to enhancing the quality of its global user support, ensuring all makers are supported with exceptional service. To further strengthen its commitment to users worldwide, Makera has introduced 24/7 customer support, ensuring that makers—whether hobbyists or professionals—have reliable access to help whenever they need it.

“We’re deeply committed to being a partner in every user’s creative journey,” said Josh Zhang, CEO at Makera. “The Carvera is more than a machine—it’s a gateway to innovation, and our enhanced support ensures users always have the help they need, whenever they need it.”

Whether you’re a startup R&D team or a hobbyist, Makera is committed to fueling innovation, reduce barriers, and make advanced fabrication more accessible than ever.

Ready to elevate your fabrication game? Don’t miss Makera’s exclusive Memorial Day Sale, running from May 15th to May 27th. Enjoy up to 21% off the smart desktop CNC machine you’ve been dreaming of!

Click here for more discount information.

About Makera, Inc.

Makera, Inc. is a pioneer in the field of desktop CNC milling technology, dedicated to empowering makers with safe, smart, and versatile manufacturing solutions. By continuously innovating and reducing barriers to creative production, Makera fuels a global community of makers, transforming ideas into reality.