3D Printing Lenses And Other Transparent Objects With Your Filament Based Printer
a standard filament based printer actually can produce lenses and other fully transparent prints
Digital Fabrication
Digital fabrication tools have revolutionized the way designers, engineers, and artisans express their creativity. With the right resources, you can learn to use these powerful instruments in no time! Whether it’s 3D printing or laser cutting that interests you, these articles will provide useful tutorials and inspiration for makers of all levels. Discover how digital fabrication can open up new possibilities so that your craftsmanship is truly extraordinary!
MakerBot Launches New Printer To Bridge The Gap Between Desktop and Industrial
MakerBot targets new segment with Method Printer
The Yeti Smart Bench Is a Full-Sheet CNC Router That Assembles in 5 Minutes
While at Maker Faire Paris, I bumped into YETI tools. They have an interesting bit of digital fabrication equipment that I think many of our readers will have an interest in. They’re producing a CNC router capable of using a full sheet (4’x8′), yet is super light weight and portable. They’re marketing it at under […]
Designing And Building An 8 Foot Long River of Light
I’ve disliked the under-cabinet light in my kitchen since I moved in years ago. Unfortunately, replacing it has just been one of those tasks I’ve kept putting off over and over. I finally came up with a concept that I thought would be a good replacement, and took the dive to get it done. I […]
How to Upgrade Your 3D Printer With a Laser Engraver
Upgrading your 3D printer is a fantastic way to improve performance and print quality, as well as learn how the machine works. Often the upgrades are simple things to make it run quieter, get better cooling, control the environment through an enclosure, detect filament jams, and other things of that nature. This upgrade however adds […]
7 Must-Have Mods For 3D Printing, CNC Routing, and Lasering
While we all know our printers, routers, and lasers will work well out of the box and wouldn’t want to get in the way of their superior craftsmanship, some of the more wild and crazy of our brood will dive in to modifying them. These mods can improve not only the quality of the […]
Designing 3D Printed Stamps For Metal Pressing
Shaping metal with 3D printed forms
