Injection molding: a lot harder than you'd think! I picked up a benchtop injection molding machine to play with, and thought a "simple" double convex singlet lens would be a good first project.

The SALTGATOR SoftGel Machine is a compact, plug-and-play desktop device that lets anyone easily create soft, flexible items like squishy toys, phone grips, or wearable bands at home—something ...

3D printing is all well and good for prototyping, and it can even produce useful parts. If you want real strenght in plastics, though, or to produce a LOT of parts, you probably want to step up to ...

Researchers have developed a new processing technique that could enable mass production of intricate, high-performance glass objects that cost as little as plastic ones (Science 2021, DOI: ...

There’s something beautiful and uniquely personal about elevating your favorite cocktail. To some, that could mean tweaking a classic recipe — like dosing a classic Negroni with sour cherries or ...

An injection molded, threaded cap made from a 3D-printed metal mold insert, right, created on a Mantle P-200 machine. Within reach of you right now are probably five to 10 plastic products, or parts ...

Recently [Stefan] of CNC Kitchen took a gander at using his gaggle of 3D printers to try injection molding (IM). Although the IM process generally requires metal molds and specialized machinery, 3D ...

When temperatures skyrocket, there’s no better way to cool down than with an ice pop made from fresh ingredients. The best popsicle molds allow you to customize your frozen treats and unmold them ...

Automobile engines have undergone tons of changes over the years, primarily to make them more efficient. For the most part though, engine changes result from a string of iterative improvements on ...