The Epilog Laser Cutters use a high power CO2 laser for accurately engraving and cutting various materials. In the Maker Lab we have an Epilog Zing24 60 Watt laser cutter and an Epilog Zing24 40 Watt ...
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 ...
Looking to cut or etch materials including wood, paper or plastic? You can harness the power and precision of a laser beam to do just that. At Sears think[box], we stock birch plywood and acrylic ...
These are great days for makers. Affordable 3D printers and CNC mills are popping up everywhere, opening up new worlds of production to wide ranges of designers. However, one major tool still hasn't ...
Lasers are fun and exciting and can make amazing things. Small artistic businesses should invest in the P2 from xTool to make everything faster. James has been writing about technology for years but ...
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 ...
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 ...
Harness the power of light with the xTool P2 laser cutter and engraver, a 55W CO2 laser that can help you achieve all your DIY dreams. Laser cutting is taking the maker world by storm, the same way ...
I couldn’t write very much without a computer. Early in my career, I wrote with a typewriter. Unless you are pretty close to perfect — I’m not — it is very frustrating to make edits on typewritten ...
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. That's a 60W laser, which will cut .25 plywood, admittedly somewhat ...