In the manufacturing and tech world, CNC stands for Computer Numerical Control. In its earliest days, the technology was used to control simple machines and fabricate useful products out of a variety ...

Smart factories are new factories. They use machines, computers, and programs to make snapshots faster and more accurately.

Humans had to carry out all their machining processes by hand for centuries. Even precision tools had to be maneuvered very carefully, inch by inch, by people holding the devices personally. That all ...

1. Are rubber belts used to drive it? Rubber belts are ancient! They’re inaccurate and a tell-tale sign that the technology will soon become obsolete. Rubber belts get loose over time and can cause ...

There are probably almost as many DIY CNC designs as there are DIY CNCs. And there’s nothing wrong with that! We really liked [maxvfischer’s] documentation on GitHub for a machine he made based on a ...

One of the major advantages of Swiss-type lathes is how much action gets squeezed into a comparatively small work area. This enables the machine tool to dramatically increase the efficiency of part ...

Hybrid manufacturing, which integrates CNC machining and 3D printing, is gaining traction from industrial sectors to home workshops. Makers are using 3D printers to create custom attachments, ...

There are a variety of wood routers suitable for a myriad of woodworking projects on the market these days. Most of the designs have been around for a number of years, and if you're a serious ...

In the world of compact large format CNC routers, Maslow 4 stands out as a game-changer. This innovative device is designed to cut out digital designs from 8’ x 4’ sheets of materials such as plywood, ...