An accessible 3D printer for metals has been the holy grail of amateur printer builders since at least the beginning of the RepRap project, but as tends to be the case with holy grails, it’s proven ...

Snapmaker is a versatile machine that combines 3D printing, laser engraving, and CNC capabilities in one device. This video provides an in-depth look at the strengths and weaknesses of the Snapmaker ...

After previously putting carbon fiber-reinforced PLA filament under the (electron) microscope, the [I built a thing] bloke is back with a new video involving PLA-CF, this time involving co-extrusion ...

Fibre lasers are lasers made from thin strands of a light-guiding glass. Atomic or molecular impurities introduced into the fibre when it is formed provide the optically active component, and the ...

Abstract: Dual-wavelength fiber lasers (DWFL) have tremendous application prospects in industrial processing, electronic countermeasures, biomedicine and so on due to their advantages of flexible dual ...

Abstract: Laser Speckle Contrast Imaging (LSCI) is a non-invasive, label-free technique that provides high-resolution 2D imaging of blood flow perfusion. In practical applications, however, target ...

A DragonFire laser test-fired in the Hebrides Range in Scotland, January 2024. (Representative image)UK MOD German defense firms Rheinmetall and MBDA Germany plan to establish a joint venture in early ...

3D Coin Maker is a self-hostable web application that transforms 2D images into 3D printable coins. Upload any image, adjust processing parameters, customize coin dimensions, and download ...