3D Printing Pharmaceuticals Researchers in London are working on a way to 3D print pills. The shape and surface area of a pill are surprisingly important in how the drug is released into your system, so their idea is that specifically-shaped pills could meet a specific patient’s treatment needs. And futurists point out that one day, […]
Build this surprisingly resilient structure, then make it move. From our new book, Making Simple Robots.
In the mood for some eye-catchingly modern geometric party decorations? These printable pentagon paper chains are the perfect DIY finery for your next celebration! Make your own cute, party-ready paper chains with custom washi tape accents with this pentagon paper chains project with free printable templates from Mollie at Wild Olive. Pentagon paper chains are […]
It takes a village to make the Othermill desktop CNC mill, but despite current trends offshore, that village is based in the San Francisco Bay Area instead of Chinese manufacturing hotbed Shenzhen.
Here are six ways of adding mud and splash protection to your bike.
The San Francisco Bazaar was back again for the 2015 Bay Area Maker Faire. There were 85 booths with 90 artists showing off and selling the amazing things they’ve made. There was everything from laser cut jewelry to paintings to handcrafted metal garden art. We didn’t get a chance to interview everyone there, but here is a […]
It’s interesting to see what can be made using a lathe. Beyond making simple table legs, users have created everything from intricately designed pens to highly detailed jewelry using a myriad of materials. Wood, one of the more versatile materials, can be combined and manipulated with other types to create some truly stunning pieces such […]
