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.

CNC mills will never match real heavy metal mills on hard materials, but that won’t stop people from pushing the limits of these DIY machines. One of the usual suspects, [Ivan Miranda] is at it again, ...

There are many ways to turn a CAD design into a physical reality. Both subtractive and additive manufacturing can be used to create parts with digital precision. For the best results, choose a ...

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 ...

Eyeing room for innovation within the manufacturing space, the three-year-old company Fictiv is officially launching its hardware development platform on Monday. With a vetted network of 3D printing ...

Watch as a frustrating math problem inspires a creative journey from paper to precision engineering. See how a simple ...

HEIDENHAIN is a world-leading provider of encoders, machine controls, touch probes, digital readouts and metrology solutions—empowering engineer...READ MORE Although HP’s Digital Manufacturing Trends ...

Technology is funny. What seems cutting-edge today will eventually be outdated and replaced by the “next big thing,” or a better version of the now-outdated thing. Vinyl records gave way to ...

Can small shops succeed with advanced machine tools and software? If so, how do they do it? Read on to learn the strategies that have helped Midway Swiss Turn, our 2025 Top Shops Honoree in Shopfloor ...

3D printers aren't exactly rare beasts these days, even those intended for your table-top, and so you need to do something different if you want to stand out in the space. Inventables believes its ...

For Ars readers, this may feel a bit like déjà vu. We’ve covered Wilson and his company at Ars for more than five years now; we’ve met him in Texas and California. But it’s easy to get lost in all of ...