Although both additive and subtractive micro-/nanofabrication methods are established, they have been largely isolated and difficult to be integrated, due to either material incompatibilities or ...

This workshop will address issues associated with research and development (R&D) leading to convergent manufacturing. Convergent manufacturing includes the capability for mixed materials, processes, ...

This article will describe three types, or ways, of manufacturing a product; additive, subtractive, and forming. What is Additive Manufacturing? Think of an artist painting a bear on a canvas. What is ...

It says it right on the title of the video below: it was bound to happen eventually. It’s only natural that somebody would stick a 3D printer extruder on the business end of a CNC machine. The ...

In job shops, throughput often lives in the steps between cuts: tooling, offsets, refixturing, programming and training. The March issue features practical ways shops are cutting setup time and ...

Recently I was asked to lecture at a college for a course in advanced cinematography. The professor asked that I include color theory in my lecture and at first, I was a little overwhelmed at the ...

Better software, robots and AI raise the payoff for machine shops that have stable processes. But do they raise the cost for everyone else?

This policy applies to all 3D printers, CNCs, laser cutters, and other tools and machines owned, leased, or operated by the University, or that are otherwise located on the University’s premises, and ...

This activity was supported by Contract W911NF-18-D-0002/W911NF21F0012 with the U.S. Army. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this ...