Can engraved labels also be applied to teaching models?

Yes. Engravings for labels, scale indications, part numbers or logos on teaching models can be combined directly with laser cutting — in one process, without additional handling.

Laser cutting for schools and universities — models, prototypes and teaching aids precisely and quickly produced.

For schools, universities of applied sciences and universities, the focus is on laser-cut models, prototypes and teaching aids that can be produced without tooling costs, from individual pieces and in a short time. This includes architectural models from acrylic and wood, technical functional models, teaching objects and components for semester and thesis projects — precisely manufactured from CAD data or drawings, recurring and reliable.

When the maker space is not enough and the deadline is approaching

Many universities have their own fab labs and maker spaces — but capacity, material availability and supervision times are limited. CAESS Laser acts as an external production partner that steps in exactly when the in-house machine is at capacity, material is lacking or the quantity is not economical for internal operation. The process is direct: supply data, clarify feasibility, receive parts — without lecture slots and without waiting lists.

Prototyping & Technology

Technical prototypes and functional models for engineering and design programmes

Technical programmes — mechanical engineering, product design, electrical engineering, mechatronics — need parts that not only look like the model but behave accordingly: precise contours, defined material thicknesses, reproducible quality. CAESS Laser transfers DXF data directly from Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Rhino or AutoCAD and cuts acrylic, plastic and wood-based materials with ±0.1 mm tolerance.

Functional parts, housing shells and mounting plates
Variant comparisons without tool changes
Front panels, covers and inserts for laboratory setups

Architecture & Model Making

Architectural models and urban models from acrylic, wood and cardboard

Architecture and spatial planning programmes depend on precise, material-appropriate models — building parts, facade elements, terrain layers, scale figures. Laser cutting delivers clean edges that can be assembled without post-processing. Multi-layer terrain models from stacked plywood or cardboard, transparent acrylic sheets for window surfaces, engraved labels for floor plans — all combinable in one process.

Building and facade models from plywood and acrylic
Multi-layer terrain models from cardboard or wood-based materials
Engraved floor plans, scale details and labels

Teaching Aids & Instruction

Visual models, learning materials and demonstration objects for educators

Teachers at vocational schools, grammar schools and universities of applied sciences need teaching aids that work in everyday classroom use — robust, clearly labelled, reusable. Laser-cut visual models from acrylic or wood explain technical relationships better than any slide. For recurring orders, data is archived and reorders run without new set-up.

Geometric solids and cross-section models for lessons
Technical demonstration objects for laboratory introductions
Recurring semester orders with archived data

What matters for schools and universities

Time pressure is real — fast response time is decisive

Semester submissions, presentation dates and competition entries have fixed dates. Anyone who notices five days before submission that a model part is wrong needs a partner who delivers within 48 hours. At CAESS Laser, feasibility and delivery time are clarified directly at first contact, without waiting lists and without bureaucratic lead time.

File formats from the university environment are directly accepted

Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Rhino, AutoCAD, Inkscape, Adobe Illustrator — all these programmes export DXF or PDF that CAESS Laser processes directly. No conversion, no intermediate formats and no post-processing of data on the customer side is required.

Regular demand makes a brief advance contact worthwhile

Many educational institutions have not one-off but semester-recurring demand: the same teaching aids for new classes, similar prototype parts for annual projects. For this demand, a brief setup conversation pays off — after that, reorders run with a single set of data, without renewed coordination.

Frequently asked questions

Can schools and universities order individual parts without a minimum quantity?

Yes. CAESS Laser works without minimum quantities — a single model part for a semester project is just as welcome as a small series for an entire year group. The absence of tooling costs makes individual pieces economically viable.

Which materials are available for models and prototypes?

Acrylic (PMMA) in various thicknesses and colours, wood and plywood, MDF, technical plastics as well as cardboard and grey board. The material choice depends on the application — for architectural models acrylic or wood is ideal, for technical prototypes rather plastic or MDF.

How quickly can parts be manufactured for a submission or presentation?

With data available, simple individual parts are often executable within 48 hours. For deadline-bound submissions and presentations, it is worth clarifying feasibility and delivery time directly at first contact — the earlier, the more flexibility remains.

Which file formats are needed for model components?

Vector data in DXF, AI or PDF (curves, no embedded fonts) is ideal. Many CAD programmes such as Fusion 360, Rhino, SolidWorks or AutoCAD export directly as DXF. Files from Inkscape or Adobe Illustrator are also accepted. For simple geometries, a dimensioned sketch suffices.

Can engraved labels on teaching models also be produced?

Yes. Engravings for labels, scale details, component numbers or logos on teaching models and visual objects can be directly combined with laser cutting — in one process, without additional handling.

Are there quantity discounts for schools and universities on semester projects?

With larger quantities or recurring orders, the unit price decreases accordingly. For educational institutions with regular demand — for example semester-wise project orders — a brief conversation about a framework agreement is worthwhile.

Let us discuss your model, prototype or teaching aid directly based on the available data.

If CAD data, a drawing, a material preference or a clear project goal is already available, CAESS Laser can usually assess feasibility, material and delivery time immediately. Schools, universities of applied sciences and universities from across Switzerland are welcome — individual piece or semester series. Enquiries are answered within 24 hours.