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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 ...

I couldn’t write very much without a computer. Early in my career, I wrote with a typewriter. Unless you are pretty close to perfect — I’m not — it is very frustrating to make edits on typewritten ...

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 ...

Why spend thousands on a laser cutter/engraver when you can spend as little as $350 shipped to your door? Sure it’s not as nice as those fancy domestic machines, but the plucky K40 is the little laser ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

The machine is suitable for both serial production and more complex, one-off projects. The integrated rotary unit allows fast ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The XTool F2 is just about the most user-friendly electronic design/art tool I've ever tested — and I've worked with more than my fair share.

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 highlight the risks involved. This video serves as a cautionary tale; do not ...