If you already have a 3D printer, you already have a machine that will trace out gears, cogs, and enclosures over an XY plane. How about strapping a laser to your extruder and turning your printer ...

We covet laser cutters and this diy model with a 1 Watt IR diode may be well within our price range. Most commercially available laser cutters, and some homemade ones, work in the 20-100 Watt ranges, ...

Considerably heavy -- do not try to set this up without help Large working space means the device is even larger Requires ventilation option (window) or smoke purifier Cost prohibitive to beginners ...

If you are thinking of starting a laser engraving business, you might be interested in learning more about the latest laser engraver and cutter from Creality. Over the past few years, laser engravers ...

Crave writer Michael Franco catches up with one of the creators of the Origami laser cutter, now blasting through a campaign on Kickstarter. Michael Franco Freelancer Michael Franco writes about the ...

Researchers at the Hasso Plattner Institute have worked out a way to make 3-D objects using only a 2-D laser cutter. They call it LaserOrigami. When you own a laser cutter, careful calibration is key.

The C50 is a compact laser cutter/engraver, which offers incredible value for money. It's small in size, making it perfectly portable, and it features Bluetooth connectivity with an accompanying ...

Dan Ackerman leads CNET's coverage of computers and gaming hardware. A New York native and former radio DJ, he's also a regular TV talking head and the author of "The Tetris Effect" ...

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 ...