Case Study: Elderwood Academy elevates gaming craftsmanship with ShopBot CNC routers

Elderwood Academy powers 40 custom game boxes in 5 hours with ShopBot Tools

Elderwood Academy, a company specializing in high-quality accessories for tabletop gamers, faced the challenge of scaling its production to meet the high demand and customization requirements of its successful Kickstarter campaigns. Initially relying on a local makerspace, the founders needed their own reliable and efficient CNC equipment to handle volume while allowing for extensive product personalization. They turned to ShopBot Tools, Inc. and invested in a ShopBot PRS 4'x4' CNC router.

ShopBot provided the solution with its CNC equipment, which Elderwood Academy already trusted from their makerspace experience. The ShopBot routers enabled them to automate and streamline their production, machining up to 40 complete products in approximately 5 hours. This efficiency, combined with a custom software program they wrote to manage countless design variations, allowed the company to deliver fully personalized products at volume. The implementation of ShopBot's technology was crucial in helping the business grow, leading them to hire several employees and establish a professional manufacturing operation.

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