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 ...

The main mechanical tools in a hacker’s shop used to be a drill press and a lathe. Maybe a CNC mill, if you were lucky. Laser cutters are still a rare tool to find in a personal shop, but today’s ...

The concept of self-replicating 3D printers is a really powerful one. But in practice, there are issues with the availability and quality of the 3D-printed parts. [Noyan] is taking a different ...

Makers, designers and enthusiasts looking for a modular transforming 3D printer and laser cutter may be interested in the new Optimus featuring a smart modular design and three useful functions in the ...

The Core One is an excellent alternative to the Bambu Lab machines, and, because it's made by Prusa, it has security-first features and an upgrade path that just doesn't exist for other manufacturers.

James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

Developers, makers and hobbyists looking for a desktop CNC cutter, 3D printer and laser engraver may be interested in any new modular system called the Optimus which has been created by Febtop Tech ...

Snapmaker is an upcoming Kickstarter project with a lofty goal: to be the holy trinity for at-home makers by using detachable modules to convert between a 3D printer, a CNC carver, and a laser ...

Looking to add laser cutting and engraving to my 6 3D printer mini farm. I know nothing about desktop laser cutters, but know enough about 3D printers to guess some things. First, sweet spot for me ...

The Route 9 Library’s maker lab & software startup Flynn put local 3D printers to work to make face shields for communities with the most need. Jessica Glassco in full PPE: headband and shield laser ...

The Ray5 20W Laser Engraver is a highly efficient device that can both cut and engrave a variety of materials such as wood, acrylic, stainless steel, leather, and even silver. It is considered to be ...

If you’ve got more than a handful of 3D printers or other devices running at a time, it’s a full-time job keeping them going — removing and packaging products, tweaking settings, pushing “OK” after ...