Thermoforming — which includes vacuum-forming — has its place in a well-rounded workshop, and Mayku (makers of desktop thermoforming machines) have a short list of tips for getting the best results ...

Having access to tools can greatly expand an engineer’s ability to build. As technology advances, it tends to become more accessible as it drops in price or increases user-friendliness. Once 3D ...

A collection of some of Goya Lin's 3D printed lures. Texas angler Goya Lin has combined his knowledge of mechanical engineering with a passion for fishing to create a unique bass lure that looks like ...

The invention of the relatively affordable 3D printer for home use has helped bring methods used to produce parts for prototypes, samples, and even manufacturing, closer to designers. This tutorial on ...

With the additive manufacturing (AM) or 3D printing process, there's almost nothing that can't be printed from human ears to end-use aircraft components thanks to an ever increasing range of materials ...

Schoolgirls Liao Wenting and Ma Feiya (right front) use the 3D printer to make a pen holder. [Photo provided to China Daily] YINCHUAN — With the arrival of spring producing busier days, a spacious ...

In our previous installment, we mentioned how having access to tools can greatly expand an engineer’s ability to build. This article will walk through how to make tooling with a low-cost 3D printer.

Texas angler Goya Lin has combined his knowledge of mechanical engineering with a passion for fishing to create a unique bass lure that looks like a string of ducklings. A couple weeks ago, Lin caught ...