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Learning by doing: how additive manufacturing is inspiring youngest
Academic institutions are getting hands-on with additive manufacturing to create more engaging courses that better prepare student...
A boost to incorporate laser technology into European industrial production
Laser technology is a highly resilient and adaptable solution used to address manufacturing challenges. Compared to rigid conventi...
USA 50%- steel and aluminium tariffs raise costs and add uncertainty
The US administration has expanded the scope of existing Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminium to cover, for the first time, ...
Flashlight Repair Brings Entire Workshop to Bear
The modern hacker and maker has an incredible array of tools at their disposal — even a modestly appointed workbench these days wo...
Turning a Milling Machine into a Lathe
If you’re planning to make a metalworking lathe out of a CNC milling machine, you probably don’t expect getting a position sensor ...
Make Ice Spheres in a Copper Press
Perfectly clear ice spheres are nifty but can be a bit tricky to make without an apparatus. [Seth Robinson] crafted a copper ice p...
Why the Y?: Benefits of a Y-Axis on a CNC Lathe
In the world of CNC machining, efficiency and precision are critical. Traditional CNC lathes operate primarily on two axes: X (dia...
Help Wanted: Keep the World’s Oldest Windmills Turning
While the Netherlands is the country most known for its windmills, they were originally invented by the Persians. More surprisingl...
Southgate Global – Optimising Humans in Supply Chain
As the global automation market continues to expand, Southgate Global, a leader in the supply of material handling equipment and s...
Hurco Alters Lathe Control to Match Mills
For years, the control software on Hurco's lathes differed from the control software on Hurco's mills. No longer! Now engineers ha...
Milling Tools: Benefits of Circle Segment Cutters in 5-Axis Machining
Circle segment milling cutters are quickly becoming the norm in 5-axis machining. These cutters can reduce cycle times while still...
Is That A Typewriter In Your Pocket Or Are You Just Pleased To See Me?
[Attoparsec] wondered what if you could carry a typewriter in your pocket, then followed through with that and built one. (Video, ...