The digital fabrication industry continues to grow, and there's no better time to be a maker. Much has been written about 3D printing, but many DIYers have found more practical uses for CNC routers ...

There are a lot of hackerspaces and maker labs all around the world that have amazing capabilities for manufacturing. Mills, lathes, drill presses, laser cutters, and CNC routers are no stranger to ...

With the addition of an automatic tool changer, ShopBot says its full-size PRSalpha CNC router becomes a production powerhouse. Adding an ATC reduces production time by automatically changing cutters ...

This 3-axis CNC table router was designed and built from scratch by students from the University of Akron. Fabrication occurred at think[box] where parts were cut using the ShopBot.

ShopBot's PRSalpha CNC router delivers rapid transit speeds of 1,800 ipm and cutting speeds of up to 600 ipm. It features closed-loop Vexta alphaStep motors fitted with low backlash, tapered-hob gear ...

Case summary: Stepper and driver package increases positioning and cutting speeds of small, personal CNC routers to that of much larger machines. End User: ShopBot Tools Inc., Durham, N.C. Engineering ...