So a local "maker space" has two introductory workshops. One for laser cutting/engraving, the other on 3D printing. Ideally I'd visit both, since I'm clueless in both techniques and I haven't designed ...

There are a lot of different kinds of power tools out there for woodworkers who want to amplify their skills (either professionally or as a hobby). Unfortunately, choosing the right one (especially ...

These are great days for makers. Affordable 3D printers and CNC mills are popping up everywhere, opening up new worlds of production to wide ranges of designers. However, one major tool still hasn't ...

The LaserWeb project recently released version 3, with many new features and improvements ready to give your laser cutter or engraver a serious boost in capabilities! On top of that, new 3-axis CNC ...

Sponsored Content. We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Metal fabrication is both an exceptionally practical skill and an avenue to some remarkable works of art. However, ...

Digital fabrication technologies help students learn new techniques and fabrication approaches that can open new doors for 2D & 3D processes. The Department of Art and Art History offers a number of ...

This project, sent in by [Henk], goes through a few different ways to make a solder stencil using a vinyl cutter, a CO2 laser, and a fiber laser. The project starts with identifying a method to ...

Something is quietly shifting in Maryland’s industrial landscape. After decades of outsourcing, manufacturing is showing signs of coming home, and precision technology is at the center of this ...

Manufacturing is a lengthy process with numerous steps involved. If you are into healthcare, defense, aerospace, marine, oil, gas, or transportation, you must be familiar with the amount of effort it ...