One of the original ideas behind the RepRap project was for the machines to create their own upgrades. That philosophy is shining brightly in [Ivan Miranda] CNC milling machine project, which has been ...

The CNC mill is the foundation of most modern machine shops, and it’s usually the tool with the most demands competing for its time. This means making tough choices when small-volume parts are needed.

Superficially, it is easy to think about converting a 3D printer into a CNC machine. After all, they both do essentially the same thing. They move a tool around in three dimensions. Reducing this to ...

MGS Technical Plastics has expanded its additive manufacturing capabilities with the acquisition of a new 3D printer and its fourth CNC machine. Combined with the Lancashire firm’s proactive ...

Colorado House Bill 26-1144 is titled a “Bill for an Act to prohibit the use of three-dimensional printing to manufacture firearms”, and it’s not very lengthy. 26-1144 is surprisingly light compared ...

The Expanding Universe of CNC Applications and Market Drivers The demand for sophisticated CNC solutions is fueled by several ...

How milling machines can be used to create simple PCBs. Challenges of using low-cost solutions. Higher-end alternatives. One challenge with focusing on the latest high-tech solutions is that with so ...

Master of none, and all that.

Industry data shows that facilities adopting multi-axis CNC welding systems report up to 30% higher throughput and significantly reduced defect rates compared to traditional welding methods. Michael ...

Technology is funny. What seems cutting-edge today will eventually be outdated and replaced by the “next big thing,” or a better version of the now-outdated thing. Vinyl records gave way to ...