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.

The BoxMaker, a leader in digitally printed and finished corrugated packaging, has announced their intent to purchase and install the first Macarbox Digital Laser Cutting Machine (LCD) in North ...

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 ...

So when we got a 150-watt laser cutter at Sector67 one of the first "practical" project ideas I had was to try and laser cut structures out of gingerbread. To keep things fun and chaotic, we invited a ...

Woodworking has taken a significant leap forward with the introduction of a new desktop laser cutter that is capturing the attention of both hobbyists and professionals. This innovative 40W laser ...

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.