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CNC routers and laser cutters for education.

Practical machinery for schools, colleges, universities and specialist training environments—supported by clear advice, professional installation, operator training and long-term engineering support.

Olympus ATC CNC Router from Opus CNC
Configured around your department. Machine size, workflow, software, access, extraction and training are considered before installation.

Trusted across education.

Opus machinery has been supplied to universities, colleges, academies and schools throughout the UK.

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Machinery that supports teaching, prototyping and research.

Educational workshops need equipment that is capable, understandable and properly supported. Opus works with teaching staff, technicians and procurement teams to match the machine to the space, materials, curriculum and intended level of use.

Whether the requirement is a compact laser cutter for classroom projects or an industrial CNC router for architecture, engineering and research, the complete package is planned around safe and confident day-to-day operation.

Appropriate specification

Advice based on materials, working area, output and operator experience.

Professional installation

Delivered, positioned and commissioned by experienced Opus engineers.

Training that is understood

Machine, software, housekeeping and safety training tailored to the users.

Choose the right process for your department.

CNC routing and CO₂ laser cutting support different materials and project types. Opus can help compare the practical benefits of each route.

Olympus ATC CNC router

CNC routing for practical learning and advanced projects.

CNC routers are suited to architecture, product design, engineering, woodworking, prototyping and research where sheet materials or three-dimensional components need to be machined accurately.

  • Suitable for wood, plastics, foam, composites and selected non-ferrous materials
  • Available in compact, standard-sheet and bespoke working areas
  • Manual and automatic tool-change options
  • VCarve Pro software and operator training available
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CO₂ laser cutting for design, making and personalisation.

Oculus laser cutters provide a compact and accessible route into precision cutting and engraving for design technology, model making, textiles, crafts, signage, prototyping and creative projects.

  • Suitable for acrylic, plywood, wood, card, leather and other non-metal materials
  • Compact benchtop, free-standing and large-format flatbed options
  • 240V options available across the Oculus range
  • Machine, software and safety training included with installation
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Oculus Benchtop CO2 laser cutter
Oculus Benchtop laser installed in a school classroom

Support that continues beyond installation.

The handover is designed to leave teaching staff and technicians confident with the machinery, the software and the daily checks required to keep it operating correctly.

Machine and software training

Training covers operation, software workflow, job setup and the machine’s practical capabilities.

Safety and housekeeping guidance

Operators are shown the safety features, routine checks and housekeeping needed for responsible use.

Long-term technical support

Opus CNC remains available for technical guidance, servicing, parts and additional operator training.

Planning a CNC or laser installation for your educational institution?

Tell us about the department, available space, materials and intended use. The Opus team will help you identify the most practical machine and installation route.