EDM (Electrical Discharge Machining) is one of those specialised manufacturing processes that are traditionally expensive and ...

One of the original ideas behind the RepRap project was for the machines to create their own upgrades. That philosophy is shining brightly in [Ivan Miranda] CNC milling machine project, which has been ...

At the Pacific Design & Manufacturing Show, 3D machine vision is being highlighted as the next wave in smart manufacturing. So, you’ve just installed a robot in your plant to automate your entire ...

What 3D printing innovations came out of CES 2026? Discover new printers from Creality, AtomForm, MetalPrinting and more!

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.

Unicontrol, a developer of 3D machine guidance systems for earth-moving equipment, offers Unicontrol3D for vehicle operators and construction businesses. Leveraging sensors, antennas and a tablet, the ...

Three-dimensional printing is a revolutionary technology, and it hasn’t even come close to what will eventually be possible yet. During our coverage of CES we’ve seen a giant 3D printer meant for ...

Ordinarily, programming an industrial knitting machine to knit a certain type of item is quite a complex process. As a result, they're generally not used to create one-offs. That could change, though, ...

Zebra Technologies (ZBRA) announced it intends to acquire Photoneo, a developer and manufacturer of 3D machine vision solutions. The 3D segment of the Machine Vision market is the fastest growing, and ...

Machine grade control technology has evolved to allow faster speeds and tighter accuracy, as well as more machine forms including dozers, motor graders, excavators and wheel loaders. Various solutions ...