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 ...

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 ...

Custom products are everywhere now, engraved water bottles, personalized phone cases, 3D-printed home decor. What used to be a niche extra has quickly become something shoppers expect. For small ...

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 ...

Columbia researchers demonstrate how laser-cooked 3D printed food can achieve realistic textures using a three-course meal.

AES, inspired by ORNL, excels in large-format 3D printing, overcoming technical challenges and growing in the BAAM market.