Why is Open Source Hardware Not Working for 3D Printers?
FAB25 in Brno and Prague raises the question of how we “support and protect” open innovation.
Maker News
From advancements in technology and materials, to the development of innovative techniques and ideas, thereโs always something new on the horizon. As a maker, your success depends on your ability to keep up with all these changes. Let’s take a look at some of the most noteworthy developments that are taking place in making right now!
Review: Algolaser Pixi Engraver Handles the Basics
The Algolaser Pixi is a tiny, low-fuss machine that skips the fancy features but does the basics well.
Review: xTool F1 Ultra Laser Cutter
The F1 Ultra laser cutter from xTool is a lot bigger than the F1, but it’s built with production in mind.
Open Source Hardware Certifications for June 2025
Our favorite open source hardware certifications in June included greenhouse automation, an earthquake detector, and a trackball.
Cool Crowdfunding: Playing, Creating, and Hacking
This Cool Crowdfunding, we’re intrigued by hacker tools, sensors for art, a tiny lathe, and more.
Dive Into Robotics with Make: & D-Robotics!
Join Make: and D-Robotics on a livestream where we’ll unveil the RDK X5ย dev board and give away a myCobot robotic arm!
FAB25: The Global FabLab Gathering Comes to Central Europe
Mark your calendars for July 4โ11, 2025, as the global FabLab community meets in Brno and Prague for FAB25. FAB25 is the official global event of the FabLab community, organized by The Fab Foundation (MIT), The Center for Bits and Atoms at MIT (CBA), Make more (CZ), and FabLab Brno (CZ). For the first time in Central Europe, this is your chance to connect with innovators worldwide.
