James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

The IKIER K1 Pro Max bucks the current trend for laser machines. While encased laser cutters and engravers with easy-to-use apps and a streamlined process have introduced many crafters to laser ...

In this tutorial, we explore how to make professional-looking signs using a scroll cutter and a laser saw. I demonstrate how ...

This post is sponsored by Acmer. All opinions expressed are my own. Laser cutter fans, meet the Acmer P3! We unboxed, set up, and ran our first test project. See how this machine handles its first ...

If you’re getting PCBs professionally made, silkscreen usually comes free as part of the package. However, if you’re making your own, the job is on you. [Tony Goacher] makes his own PCBs on a CNC ...

Running a laser cutting business comes with a unique challenge: how do you stay creative while also keeping the business profitable? Many makers and entrepreneurs find themselves torn between ...

Which laser engravers are best? Customization of items has long been the easiest way to showcase one’s personality and style, much superior to using an item identically to millions of others who ...

A well-established technique in industry, laser micromachining uses lasers to mark, cut, and drill workpieces with extremely high precision. 1 Using ultrashort pulsed lasers, laser-based solutions are ...