Mainstream productivity software from the big companies is usually pretty tight, these days. Large open source projects are also to a similar standard when it comes to look and feel, as well as ...

Most CNC workflows start with a 3D model, which is then passed to CAM software to be converted into the G-code language that CNC machines love and understand. G-code, however, is simple enough that ...

Humans had to carry out all their machining processes by hand for centuries. Even precision tools had to be maneuvered very carefully, inch by inch, by people holding the devices personally. That all ...

There’s no need to explain the advantages of barcodes for process and product quality monitoring, and producing engraved 2D data-matrix barcodes along with the human readable text directly on the CNC ...

The digital fabrication industry continues to grow, and there's no better time to be a maker. Much has been written about 3D printing, but many DIYers have found more practical uses for CNC routers ...

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 What seems cutting-edge today will eventually be outdated and replaced by the “next big thing,” or a better version of the now-outdated thing.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 ...

I'm just curious, since I was doing some net searching, and you can buy a miniature lathe, great for small projects, for well under $1000, and for non-CNC miniature lathes, you can get one for less ...

Maximizing return on investment (ROI) is critical for manufacturers seeking growth and sustainability. For any machining operation, computer numerical control (CNC) is a manufacturing technology with ...