If you have access to a laser cutter, we sincerely hope you’re aware of boxes.py. As the name implies, it started life as a Python tool for generating parametric boxes that could be assembled from ...

I needed something to test out a low-power laser cutter, and thought that some small cardboard boxes would fit the bill nicely, so off I went to scour the Interwebs for a quick-and-dirty finger-joint ...

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.

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

It's hard to believe we've been working with and exploring 3D printers for three years here on ZDNet. Before MakerBot sent me their early Replicator, I had never touched a 3D printer. That said, I was ...

Unleash Your Creativity with the sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W Laser Engraver and Cutter 🔥 Elevate your crafting game with the sculpfun S30 Ultra 33W Laser Engraver Cutter! 🚀 This cutting-edge machine is a ...

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 ...

Laser cutters are in a fun place right now. Gone are the days when the cheapest machines were tens of thousands of dollars, and when the “compact” models were roughly the size of a freezer. They’ve ...

Engineers at Two Trees have created a new desktop four axis laser engraver and cutter that is capable of embellishing both flat or 360 degree cylindrical surfaces. The powerful laser is capable of ...

A simple box fan is not sufficient for the kinds of fumes generated. My laser uses a 1/2 hp blower, as well as air assist in order to remove fumes from an enclosed cabinet, and maximize cutting power.