FreeCAD’s flexibility, parametric workflows, and Python automation tools make it a powerful choice for designers seeking control over their 3D modeling process. With best practices for stable ...

In this article, we examine the integration of large language models (LLMs) in design for additive manufacturing (DfAM) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) software..

Boris Johnson’s roadmap to ease covid restrictions gave the IT contractor jobs market a tiny but telling boost in February, edging it slightly above where it was in January. Without the February ...

Walking past the Makera booth at CES 2026, the first thing you notice isn't the smell of sawdust or the high-pitched whine of a typical workshop. Instead, it's a row of sleek, enclosed machines that ...

CNC or 3D printing? Why not both? Hybrid approaches combine subtractive and additive manufacturing processes to deliver precise outputs at greater speeds. In this piece, we’ll break down the basics of ...

CNCs come in many forms, including mills, 3D printers, lasers, and plotters, but one challenge seems universal: there’s always a project slightly too large for your machine’s work envelope. The ...

There are a lot of different kinds of power tools out there for woodworkers who want to amplify their skills (either professionally or as a hobby). Unfortunately, choosing the right one (especially ...

Soon to be the official tool for managing Python installations on Windows, the new Python Installation Manager picks up where the ‘py’ launcher left off. Python is a first-class citizen on Microsoft ...

In the manufacturing and tech world, CNC stands for Computer Numerical Control. In its earliest days, the technology was used to control simple machines and fabricate useful products out of a variety ...

One problem that comes up from time to time with CNC machining is ensuring your machine is square. Here’s a troubleshooting procedure we recommend at our company, but it might be applicable to other ...

A python package that wraps an HCLI (hc) that can act both as a gcode streamer (e.g. for OpenBuilds Blackbox controller v1.1g) and CNC interface. In other words, this HCLI acts in the same capacity as ...