Inside a DIY Cardboard & Wooden STEM Toy Factory
Step inside a manufacturing partner’s factory and see how DIY cardboard and wooden STEM toys are made, from printing and laser cutting to final packaging. Here is what we look for when sourcing these products for education brands.
Alex
4/8/20261 min read
DIY cardboard and wooden kits are popular in STEM education because they are hands-on, affordable and easy to customize. But the quality of the finished kit depends on how it is made. As a sourcing partner for STEM education brands, we regularly visit our manufacturers’ production lines. In this video, we take you inside one of our partner factories to see how DIY cardboard and wooden boards are printed, laser cut and packed, step by step.
The production process starts with printing the artwork onto cardboard or wooden boards, followed by laser cutting, which shapes the pieces precisely so that parts fit together smoothly when students assemble them. After cutting, the pieces are checked, sorted and packed together with instructions and accessories into retail-ready or classroom-ready packaging. Kits made this way are widely used in STEM and STEAM classrooms, after-school programs and maker workshops, covering topics such as mechanics, simple circuits, robotics and creative design. Custom artwork, sizes and packaging are available, making them a good fit for brands that want a differentiated product. If you are looking for DIY cardboard or wooden STEM kits, send us your requirements and we will help you find the right manufacturer.
