Mainstream productivity software from the big companies is usually pretty tight, these days. Large open source projects are also to a similar standard when it comes to look and feel, as well as ...

For hobbyists, there are two types of machines that can make parts at home. The first type is matter-adding machines (3D printers) and the other is matter-subtracting machines (like CNC milling ...

There’s no need to explain the advantages of barcodes for process and product quality monitoring, and producing engraved 2D data-matrix barcodes along with the human readable text directly on the CNC ...

CNC (Computer Numerical Control) machining significantly benefits from 3D modeling software, which is a crucial tool for these operations. This software facilitates the process for engineers and ...

3D printing and CNC milling could go hand-in-hand for rapid prototyping in electronics. Recently, Machine Design published "Who’s Who in 3D Printing Electronics," which covered various entities using ...

Editor's Note: An updated version of this information can be found here. What exactly is computer-numerical-controlled (CNC) machining? It’s a means to make parts by removing material via high-speed, ...

The maker community is turning into a quickly-growing movement, as shown by the ever-expanding Maker Faires popping up worldwide. This last weekend was World Maker Faire in New York, where Tormach, a ...