Tales of a 6th Grade Maker: Tribulations of a Laser Cutting Science Fair Project
Elijah ran into some hiccups while building a laser to slice through paper for his middle school science fair.
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!
Use a Vinyl Cutter to Design Stencils for Spray Painting
While it’s an older practice, stenciling continues to have modern relevance, especially with new techniques afforded by digital cutting tools.
Tech-Savvy Knitwear Designer Weighs In On Kniterate
Knitwear designer Lindsay Degen worked with with automated desktop knitting machine Kniterate to see how it compares to industrial machines.
8 Lessons from Building the Strandbeest-Style ClearWalker
Here are a few things Jeremy Cook learned (or relearned) while building a ClearWalker Strandbeest and filming it in action.
Maker Pro News: Urban-X Reboots, Powered Exoskeletons, the Future of Food, and More
Classic story: an ambitious crowdfunding campaign goes viral and racks up millions, but backers grow anxious when the product never ships.
Formlabs Announces Desktop SLS Printer, Automated Manufacturing System
Today at their own Digital Factory Conference in Boston, MA, Formlabs announced two new products that will continue to cement their role for professional makers.
Filament Friday: Tough Ink Gives Your Prints Flexibility
We return with Filament Friday with M3D’s Tough Ink.