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Good question! We are not sure yet, but probably not aluminium. I really like the aluminium, but i think we have a good reason to switch to a different method:

We are trying to get all production and manufacturing done in EU. Partly because it will give us very fast build/prototype/experiment timings, and partly because we like the idea of supporting our local economies. Right now the last thing that is manufactured outside EU is the frontplates. They are done by JLC PCB, which is a great manufacturer and very cheap. But rather long shipping times, and again, we like to think of ourselves as a 'local manufacturer'. 

We are right now experimenting with a new material, kind of double-colored ABS. First tests are very promising, it seems to be a genius idea from m4vrick!  It will make it possible for us to laser-etch the panels ourselves, which opens a ton of possibilities. More info on it soon, but it looks like the next run will have this material as frontpanel.

We have been looking into European manufacturers for cut and etched aluminum frontplates as well, but they have very high costs in low volumes, which makes it impossible for us to get aluminum panels inside EU at our low volume.