The real power of 3D printing is in infinite customization of parts. This becomes especially powerful when you combine 3D printing with existing materials. I have been developing a few simple tricks ...

Aluminum-alloy extrusions form everything from cabinets to car chassis. Here are some ways to join them. Chassis are assembled using a combination of robotic MIG and friction stir welding. In addition ...

A popular toy throughout the 20th Century, Erector Sets consisted of metal bars with regularly spaced holes allowing connections with nuts and bolts. Did you ever wonder what would happen if someone ...