Superficially, it is easy to think about converting a 3D printer into a CNC machine. After all, they both do essentially the same thing. They move a tool around in three dimensions. Reducing this to ...

The CNC mill is the foundation of most modern machine shops, and it’s usually the tool with the most demands competing for its time. This means making tough choices when small-volume parts are needed.

3D Printers have come down significantly in price over the past few years. Nowadays it is even possible to get a 3D printer kit for between $200-300. It’s arguable how well these inexpensive printers ...

CNC or 3D printing? Why not both? Hybrid approaches combine subtractive and additive manufacturing processes to deliver precise outputs at greater speeds. In this piece, we’ll break down the basics of ...

Hybrid manufacturing systems like DMG Mori's Lasertec 65 DED hybrid are starting to pop up here and there with the ability both to add metal via laser deposition 3D printing, and to subtract it via ...

Discover how to create stunning 3D engravings with the CNC 3018 PRO—no hardware mods or paid software needed! In this video, I walk through the full process using Fusion 360 for modeling and Candle ...

From a Zen Buddhist temple to the Statue of Liberty, each tiny ice sculpture was precisely milled on a “computer numerical control” (CNC) router. The creative team started with Autodesk’s 123 Catch ...

Watch as we build a fully functional FPV seaplane using 3D printing and CNC machining! From design to water and flight tests, ...