CNC routers are used in a variety of industries to precisely cut, carve and shape materials such as wood, acrylic, metal and stone. Profitable applications include custom woodworking (furniture, signs, decorative panels), prototyping (rapid production of automotive, aerospace, or electronics components), and making personalized items such as gifts, trophies, and awards. The machine is also well suited for creating custom packaging, fabricating intricate metal or stone products, and providing product design or low-volume part production services. Beyond that, companies can focus on niche markets such as custom furniture production, sign making and prototyping for a variety of industries.