Maker Journal
Notes from the workbench: materials, process decisions and lessons from making.
Material Notes: Stiffness Is Only One Variable
A practical reminder to compare impact, temperature, friction and environment alongside stiffness.
Choosing a Process for the First Useful Prototype
A short workbench note on matching fidelity, material behavior and iteration speed to the question at hand.
Weekly 3D Printing & CNC Brief — September 12, 2026
Four practical manufacturing updates: ultrasonic support removal, embedded sensing in titanium, a damage-tolerant floating lattice, and CNC/CAM workflow improvements.