CNC Infomation System: Inventables

Carvey is a desktop CNC router from Inventables. They call it desktop carver since they think "cnc router" would be confusing for new users.

It can carve in many materials including soft metals:

Hardwoods like walnut, maple, and mahogany
Softwoods like pine and balsa
Cork
Plywoods and MDF
Soft metals including aluminum, copper, brass, silver and gold
Circuit boards
Plastics like acrylic, HDPE, Delrin, Corian and PVC
Waxes and foams
Linoleum and other stamping materials

It was first launched on Kickstarter where it was successfully funded:

KS campaign:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/carvey/carvey-the-3d-carving-machine-for-the-maker-in-all/description

Carvey demonstration:

Carvey homepage: https://www.inventables.com/technologies/carvey

Carvey technical specifications:

Machine Footprint: 24" x 24" x 18” (61cm x 61cm x 46cm)
Work Area: 12” x 8” x 2.75” (30cm x 20cm x 7cm)
*Repeatability 0.001" to 0.003"
Run out: .0006" (.01524mm)
Spindle RPM: 3000-12,000 (300W)
Weight Approx: 60 lbs. (27kg)
Materials it Can Cut: wood, soft metals, foam, plastics, circuit boards
Connectivity: USB Port
Computer System Requirements: Chrome web browser, 64 bit Mac or Windows, USB Port.
Price at 1999 USD range for base model

Here is Barnacules touring the Inventables offices and reviewing the Carvey: