MakerMade Refines Best-Selling M2 CNC Kit for 2025, Focusing on Value and Future-Proof Technology
MakerMade, a leader in affordable and high-performance CNC machinery for makers, DIYers, and hobbyists—today announced the 2025 release of its best-selling M2 CNC machine kit. Despite ongoing global supply chain and tariff uncertainties, the company has maintained its stable, accessible pricing by refining the standard kit to include only the most essential components for the majority of users.
This product evolution is part of a larger strategic investment in a unified software and hardware ecosystem, including a major update to its MakerHub control software and a transition to a new, wireless ESP32-based control platform.
A Simplified, More Accessible M2 Kit
The M2 2025 Release delivers the same reliability and precision users depend on, with a streamlined kit designed around what most makers actually use. To hold the line on price despite tariff pressures, several accessories have been moved to an optional à la carte purchasing model.
The standard M2 2025 Release kit now includes:
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All core components for the machine's A-frame setup (the most popular configuration).
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An 11-foot chain (with an optional 4-foot extension available for 15-foot top beams).
Items moved to the optional "Starter Kit" accessory pack include:
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4 stud (wall) mounting brackets.
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⅛" 3-pack Router Bits, ¼⮕⅛ reducer & case.
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USB Flash Drive & lanyard, Threadlocker, and other ancillary packaging items.
A Look Ahead: Software, Hardware, and a Wireless Ecosystem
This refinement of the M2 kit is a small part of a much larger investment we're making in our software and hardware ecosystem.
- MakerHub (formerly Makerverse) is getting a major update! Our developers have been working closely with the open-source CNCjs project developers, who have incorporated fantastic new features over the years since Makerverse was first launched. We'll be integrating these new updates into MakerHub, bringing enhanced functionality and stability to your M2, CNC500, and our future machines.
- A Wireless Future is Coming! In the next several months, we will begin transitioning our control boards from the Arduino DUE to a new ESP32-based platform. We will maintain the same form factor, so it's a drop-in upgrade for your existing M2 case and motor controller. The best part? You can run the machine completely offline without being tethered to a USB cable or computer.
Pricing and Availability
The MakerMade M2 2025 Release CNC kits are currently in route from China and will be available in the middle in September through the official MakerMade website at [www.makermade.com/m2-2025].