Don't believe me? A quick search will bring up garage blacksmithing setups and basement robotics workshops, but those are small-time. The DIY/maker movement is most impressive not when it rivals ...

Three-dimensional printing has been the "next big thing" for at least seven or eight years running. But it has yet to advance beyond the niche industrial and enthusiast markets. One of the main issues ...

As a US Marine Corps combat engineer serving in Iraq, Jim Monroe used MacGyver-like hacks to repair mine rollers. Meant to detonate and clear mines, these heavy studded wheels are mounted on the ...

Last week I went to the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) and it was incredible. This is a toy store for machinists and showcases the best of industrial automation. But one of the ...

How do you use a 3D printer to bend metal? One way would be to take it to a machine shop and offer to trade the owner your printer for some time in their shop. A smarter way is to do like [Jaba 3D], ...

Technology in 3D printing is advancing and one day could rival traditional manufacturing techniques, according to a local expert in the field. Howard Kuhn, a University of Pittsburgh adjunct professor ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Earlier this month, a Navy ship called the USS Essex received an ...