| Which CAM machine? | 3D Router | Laser cutter | 3DRP | Image Transfer |  | Price range; full system | <£5,000 | <£8,995 | <£14,995 | <£7,995 | <£11,495 - £19,995 | <£20,000 | <£1,500 | Area (approx cm) or paper size | 30x30x4 | 63x41x10 | 120x61x10 | Choose A4 or A3 | Various choices from A3 to A1 | 20x25x20 | A4 or A3 | GCSE/AS SUBJECT | Wizzard | Excalibur | Gryphon | RayJet | EduCut | ZPrinter | Image Transfer | Product Design | 
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| Laser cutters are ideal for the wide scope of designs and materials. At AS level the 3D printer replicates industry. The image transfer system can apply realistic decoration to almost any material. | Resistant Materials, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, Graphic Products | 
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| Laser cutters cut "thick" plastics with ease and are extremely quick. 3D routers are useful for thicker wood based projects and give true 3D capability. The image transfer system can apply realistic decoration to almost any material. CAM technology is ideal for producing 3D artifacts & products for Graphic Products projects. | Textile technology | 
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| A laser is ideal to cut shapes & holes in textiles and leather. A 3D router will produce 3D buttons & the 3D printer complex buttons, clasps & adornments. Use the image transfer system for decoration and producing realistic labels. | Electronic products, Systems & control | 
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| With its floating head the Wizard is ideal for machining PCB's, housings & moving parts. A laser can produce masks for chemical etching & project housings. The 3D printer produces complex housings. Use image transfer for decals. | Food Technology, Catering | 
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| Use a laser to decorate food; manufacture tableware, food packaging and simple moulds. A 3D router will produce more complex moulds. The 3D printer will produce complex table decorations and realistic models of foods. Us the image transfer to produce realistic menus and decoration on packaging. |
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