HEIDENHAIN is a world-leading provider of encoders, machine controls, touch probes, digital readouts and metrology solutions—empowering engineer...READ MORE As parts get larger, so do cutting tools.

Snapmaker is an upcoming Kickstarter project with a lofty goal: to be the holy trinity for at-home makers by using detachable modules to convert between a 3D printer, a CNC carver, and a laser ...

EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) is one of those specialised manufacturing processes that are traditionally expensive and ...

Combining a laser with a printer, pen, and cutting tools is inspired. While it takes a little manual calibration to mark out material sizes and swap mats and surfaces, the software is intuitive, and ...

MIT engineers have built a 3D printer that can print in 10 different materials at once, streamlining the manufacturing process. Michelle Starr is CNET's science editor, and she hopes to get you as ...

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.

Every now and then we’ll see a 3D printer that can print an entire house out of concrete or print an entire rocket out of metal. But usually, for our budget-friendly hobbyist needs, most of our 3D ...