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!

3D Printing Goes Mainstream Panel Discussion on Make: Live Stage at World Maker Faire 2012

Present and Future Applications at Work, Home and School Featuring Marc de Vinck, Liz Arum, Brian Jepson, Duann Scott, Chris Connors

Learn what educators, designers, engineers, and entrepreneurs are creating with 3D printing technology. This once high-end piece of equipment has now become commonplace in the maker-labs around the world. We have seen this technology transform from a hobby of those early adopters, to a serious tool for innovation and prototyping, and now something marketed as household appliance. Moderated by Lehigh University professor Marc de Vinck, this panel will discuss the current state of affairs within the 3D printing community, as well as what the future may hold.

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OHS and MakerBot’s Source

OHS and MakerBot’s Source

At this year’s Open Hardware Summit (9/27) in NYC, the MAKE video team asked some key participants (from MakerBot, SparkFun, Evil Mad Scientist, OpenROV and others) what they thought about MakerBot closing off some of its source files. Here’s some of what they had to say. More: Our coverage of the new MakerBot product release […]

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