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.

3D printers are ubiquitous now, but they’re still prohibitively expensive for some people. Some printers cost thousands, but even more inexpensive options aren’t exactly cheap. [Daniel] decided that ...

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 ...

A new all-in-one 3D printer and CNC machine has been created by Xcustom3D offering a build area of 500 x 500 x 500mm for your 3D prints and CNC machining. Watch the demonstration video below to learn ...

MIT students have created a portable factory for rapid prototyping, fitting a 3D printer and a CNC milling machine inside an ordinary briefcase. MIT students have created a portable factory for rapid ...

Following on from yesterday’s announcement that the new Snapmaker 3D printer, laser engraver, and desktop CNC machine would be launching on Kickstarter today. The campaign is now live with systems ...

Hybrid manufacturing systems like DMG Mori's Lasertec 65 DED hybrid are starting to pop up here and there with the ability both to add metal via laser deposition 3D printing, and to subtract it via ...

Snapmaker is a versatile machine that combines 3D printing, laser engraving, and CNC capabilities in one device. This video provides an in-depth look at the strengths and weaknesses of the Snapmaker ...

Medium-sized cnc machines, which I am defining as those using NEMA 23 and 24 motors, need about 5A per stepper, usually mandating separate driver modules alongside a control board. However, 3d printer ...