Here’s a laser cutting technique that makes thin plywood ... a lattice of strips connected minimally by alternating tabs is left over. The wood is then bendable, and it must be somewhat durable ...

In addition, even with proper filtration and exhaust there will probably be at least some smells from laser cutting – which will range from burning wood to melting plastic depending on the material.

One way of doing so is through the upskilling of wood carvers to increase productivity, such as using technology like laser cutters, computer numerical control tools for engraving and 3D printers ...