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!
Who need Disneyland when you’ve got the Orange County Mini Maker Faire in nearby Irvine, Calif? With more than 70 maker exhibits on tap, about 3,000 attendees expected to come, and big support from event co-sponsor Edtric, it should be a big day. Here’ a preview of some of the makers who will showing their stuff.
This interview with a Leatherman Tool product manager sheds light on the methods and production processes of the iconic tool company.
Husband-and-wife architectural designers Kyle and Liz offer a 3D sugar printing service, and create rather beautiful geometric shapes out of sugar.
This is our 3D printer shoot-out weekend at MAKE HQ, and we’re putting all the newest machines to the test in our labs. But we thought we’d give you a little preview.
This weekend 21 new 3D printers are showing their stuff in MAKE’s second annual 3D Printer Shootout. So who’s going to buy these things, anyway?
UPS Stores announced Wednesday that it will start offering 3D printing services in a select number of its retail stores, making it the first national U.S. retailer to do so. The first store to offer the service is in San Diego. The company plans to offer the service in a Washington D.C. store next week. There are plans to offer the service at four more stores but those haven’t been determined yet, says Brandon Olson, public relations supervisor for UPS Stores.
Ivan Sentch is 3D-printing a 1961 Aston Martin DB4 on his Solidoodle desktop 3D printer, 4 inches by 4 inches at a time. The Auckland, New Zealand resident is about 72% done printing the body, and he expects to pay a mere $2,000 NZD for the plastic to make the plug — versus the $12k–$15k for a CNC-cut foam plug, which is what is normally used in replica car projects.
