Reporter Alisa Schafer, a self-proclaimed crafter and hobbyist, took a badging lesson at Manitowoc Public Library to use the ...

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 ...

Makers, small business owners and hobbyists searching for a compact desktop laser engraver and cutter may be interested in the WAINLUX Z5. A dual light source 5W laser engraving machine also capable ...

Laser cutters are in a fun place right now. Gone are the days when the cheapest machines were tens of thousands of dollars, and when the “compact” models were roughly the size of a freezer. They’ve ...

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 ...

Due to their accuracy, speed, and versatility in working with different materials, laser engraving machines have gained traction from industries such as small firms and creative artisans. However, ...

Considerably heavy -- do not try to set this up without help Large working space means the device is even larger Requires ventilation option (window) or smoke purifier Cost prohibitive to beginners ...

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 ...

Need a simple fab process to go from a humble vector graphic to a final part — in a matter of minutes? The CO 2 laser cutter might be the right choice. As these tools open themselves up to widespread ...

If you already have a 3D printer, you already have a machine that will trace out gears, cogs, and enclosures over an XY plane. How about strapping a laser to your extruder and turning your printer ...