Component
CNC router
A computer-controlled router that cuts wood, plastic, and light metal.
Criticality
High
Unit cost
$8K
Quality
75 / 100
US completeness
20.0
Made in US
8,000 units
Current demand
40,000 units
US exports
640 units
Opportunity score
79.0
Domestic vs international supply
Planned US investment, next 5 years
$180M
Expected extra output: 4,000 units per year
Requires
Frame
- Sheet-steel shell (default)
- Aluminum shell
Linear rail
Cutter
- Machine spindle (default)
- Router motor
Motion
- Stepper motor (default)
- Servo motor
Printed circuit board
Power cable
Used by
Finished product.