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 ...

[Neumi] has built a CNC Laser using CD-ROM drives as the X and Y motion platforms. The small 405nm laser can engrave light materials like wood and foam. The coolest use demonstrated in the video is ...

Smart factories are new factories. They use machines, computers, and programs to make snapshots faster and more accurately.

Humans had to carry out all their machining processes by hand for centuries. Even precision tools had to be maneuvered very carefully, inch by inch, by people holding the devices personally. That all ...

Preparedness in CNC programming can result in higher-quality finished parts, less waste, lower costs and faster turnaround times. Prep time is a game-changer in CNC machining. So, what are the ...

Makers, hobbyists and crafters looking for an affordable desktop CNC plotter, laser cutter and engraver may be interested in a new system called the XPlotter which has been created by Pinecone ...