Most think 3D-printed tooling has many limitations. They think that plastic simply isn’t strong enough. That’s a ...

3D printing allows makers of all skill levels to create practical and personalized objects that can save time and effort. Whether you enjoy improving your home setup or experimenting with functional ...

HEIDENHAIN is a world-leading provider of encoders, machine controls, touch probes, digital readouts and metrology solutions—empowering engineer...READ MORE As parts get larger, so do cutting tools.

A sharp knife is a joy to use, but many of us are guilty of buying the cheapest kitchen tools available and rarely maintaining them. Keeping knives sharp is key to working with them both safely and ...

The light weight and durable high performance of carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) parts is increasingly necessary to achieve aviation goals for reduced emissions. A key challenge, however, is ...

Space is very far away from Earth, which poses some problems for the people living there. Suppose something breaks. You'll need both the replacement part and the tool ...

The part was simple. It was a washer, a flat ring only about the size of a quarter, used in about 85 different tools at GM’s Spring Hill, Tennessee, facility. But looks can be deceiving: Each of these ...

At 3D Printopia, the East Coast's largest 3D printing show, Tobin and Joel Telling, the 3D printing Nerd himself, announced ...

3D printing is a great way to create complex geometric forms. However, it can be very slow, and parts may lack strength compared to other alternatives. There are other ways to take advantage of this ...

3D printing is still a relatively novel method of manufacture, and has already diversified massively in terms of printing methods, materials, and design possibilities, finding niche application in a ...

A new tool developed by an Air Force noncommissioned officer allows maintainers to more efficiently look for fuel leaks. The tool costs just $15 but will save the military branch at least $1.5 million ...

Scientists are uncovering what happens inside 3D-printed metals, using new sensing tools to make parts stronger, safer and ...