While there are plenty of self-contained mobile-friendly laser engravers on the market today, most don't come equipped with a trap door.

James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

We know it’s hard to hear it, but the days of you being a hotshot at the local Hackerspace because you’ve got a 3D printer at home are long gone. While they’re still one of the most persnickety pieces ...

It's rare to find a machine with such wide appeal, but Glowforge manages to tick almost every box for businesses, education and, of course, crafters. There's little to fault with the ease of use and ...

If you already have a 3D printer, you already have a machine that will trace out gears, cogs, and enclosures over an XY plane. How about strapping a laser to your extruder and turning your printer ...

Harness the power of light with the xTool P2 laser cutter and engraver, a 55W CO2 laser that can help you achieve all your DIY dreams. Laser cutting is taking the maker world by storm, the same way ...

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Snapmaker has always made good three-in-one machines. Now it's focusing its sights on a dedicated laser cutter. James Bricknell Senior Editor James has been writing about technology for years but has ...

Makers, designers and enthusiasts looking for a modular transforming 3D printer and laser cutter may be interested in the new Optimus featuring a smart modular design and three useful functions in the ...

Researchers at the Hasso Plattner Institute have worked out a way to make 3-D objects using only a 2-D laser cutter. They call it LaserOrigami. When you own a laser cutter, careful calibration is key.

As a mom of college students, I love visiting my kids on campus. There’s nothing better than getting to spend time with them in the spaces they love. My two engineering majors spend a lot of time in ...