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!

CNC Your Own Star Wars AT-AT

The AT-ATrinket is a functional and decorative Star Wars AT-AT-shaped box cut from MDF using a CNC router.

Continue Reading July 13th, 2015August 31st, 2015 Donald Bell10

My First Week as an Artist in Residence at the Maker Media Lab

I came to Maker Media Lab with a couple of projects in mind for my short stint as artist in residence: Louis Sullivan 3D printed architectural reference book Arduino controlled 3D printer filament pigmentation device 3D scanning with drones During my first week in the lab, I chose to focus on the Sullivan book project. […]

Continue Reading July 13th, 2015July 10th, 2015 Tom Burtonwood4

Big Updates for Cura, Slic3r, and Other 3D Printing Slicers

Over the past few weeks, we have seen major updates to many of the most vital packages that we use to operate our 3D printers.

Continue Reading July 10th, 2015July 9th, 2015 Matt Stultz33

Amazon Now Lets You Customize and 3D Print Video Game Characters

We knew this was inevitable and will likely prove to be a big boon to the commercial 3D printing market: tabletop and video game characters, playing pieces, and gaming terrain that you can design, customize, and 3D print (either commercially or on your home 3D printer). On July 8th, Amazon announced that their 3D Printed Products Store […]

Continue Reading July 9th, 2015November 10th, 2015 Gareth Branwyn6