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 ...

While some decent lasers are out there for under $400 USD, they tend to be a little small. What if you wanted something a little nicer but didn’t want to jump to the $2,000 category? The answer for ...

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 ...

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From metal engraving to automated batch production, Monport laser engraver and laser cutter machines are helping businesses streamline workflows, reduce setup time, and scale custom manufacturing with ...

Lasers are fun and exciting and can make amazing things. Small artistic businesses should invest in the P2 from xTool to make everything faster. James has been writing about technology for years but ...

Laser cutters are nothing new, but Glowforge has a long history of adding something that the category has sorely been lacking: Ease of use. Today, the company announces the Aura. Smaller, cheaper and ...

As part of the Optonics brand roll-out, Mazak has included some features that were not available with its Optiflex line. For ...

The Glowforge Laser Cutters use a high power CO2 laser for accurately engraving and cutting various materials. In the Maker Lab we have a Glowforge Plus laser. Materials: Cardboard, cardstock, wood, ...

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 ...

In this video, we explore the dangers of using a laser cutter incorrectly. We demonstrate various hazardous practices to ...

Just four years ago, Bambu Lab took the 3D printing world by storm. The company’s printers quickly became some of the most popular 3D machines in the maker community, bringing fast, reliable and ...