Last week I went to the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) and it was incredible. This is a toy store for machinists and showcases the best of industrial automation. But one of the ...

Laser printing of metals has proven itself as a viable manufacturing process. No longer just for "impossible to machine" or waifish parts where material characteristics were the design feature needed ...

Combining laser engraving with 3D printing creates unique, customizable items quickly and inexpensively. Creative projects like edge-lit lamps, kinetic coasters, and wood-inlay magnets showcase the ...

Creative hobbyists, get ready for a glow-up. Here are my predictions for 3D printers, laser engravers and more.

Laser printers, known for printing crisp, professional-looking documents quickly, are generally considered big, expensive machines designed for large offices. While some larger models live up to that ...

For the cost, nothing came close to the Creality Hi in 2025 - and after review it went straight into my 3D printer guide.

NASA engineers are using a 3D laser printing system to produce intricate metal parts such as rocket engine components for its next-generation Space Launch System (SLS). The method called “selective ...

Though you may have lofty ambitions for your small business, to keep the doors open you need to master mundane details such as operating costs. For a small concern, laser printing costs figure ...

Office printing consumes about 1 to 3 percent of a company’s annual revenue, according to Gartner. But many companies do not actively manage their printing habits — commonly resulting in ongoing, ...

Lasers are fun and exciting and can make amazing things. Small artistic businesses should invest in the P2 from xTool to make everything faster. James has been writing about technology for years but ...