Briefing archive

May 31, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — May 31, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

May 30, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — May 30, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

May 29, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — May 29, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

Hackaday · 3D Printing · News · 4.3/5

A Fume-Control Cabinet for Resin 3D Printing

For a certain kind of intricate, highly-detailed manufacturing, there’s really no substitute for a resin 3D printer, and it’s therefore unfortunate…

Hackaday · 3D Printing · Reddit · 4.3/5

A Fume-Control Cabinet for Resin 3D Printing

For a certain kind of intricate, highly-detailed manufacturing, there’s really no substitute for a resin 3D printer, and it’s therefore unfortunate…

May 28, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — May 28, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

May 26, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — May 26, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

May 25, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — May 25, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

r/3Dprinting · 3D Printing · Reddit · 4.4/5

My V1 attempt of a Lego Spool rewinder

Score 1156 · 28 comments

Not perfect but off to a good start so far. I defenetly need to Experiment with the arm Gear Ratio.

r/3Dprinting · 3D Printing · Reddit · 4.2/5

No, is not a submarine

Score 421 · 121 comments

Idk what I did to deserve it, but every single person who walks up to me when I go to put it in the water asks if it's a submarine 😭😭😭😭😂😂😂

May 24, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — May 24, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

May 23, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — May 23, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

r/3Dprinting · 3D Printing · Reddit · 4.4/5

I didn't realize how wasteful this was

Score 2949 · 403 comments

So i don't reddit much, but I wanted to ask. I just sprung for an AMS for the first time so I can print the wife the things she's wanted for awhile…

r/3Dprinting · 3D Printing · Reddit · 4.1/5

Tips on reducing PLA creep?

Score 359 · 190 comments

I built this little planter last year. There is a lava rock in a bowl with water and a 20W grow light on a timer at the top. This was a first draft…

May 22, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — May 22, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

r/3Dprinting · 3D Printing · Reddit · 4.4/5

I printed a neat little cyberpunk gameboy for 20$

Score 2207 · 70 comments

I used a 3D printed shell, an 8x24 LED Matrix and an Arduino Nano to build a Cyberpunk inspired Gameboy! It's a very simple build, if you want to make…

r/3Dprinting · 3D Printing · Reddit · 4.2/5

Had an idea for a bookmark with an added feature

Score 611 · 105 comments

I recently decided to start reading more, so I set myself a challenge and created this bookmark as a kind of tracker. I didn’t expect it to be so…

r/3Dprinting · 3D Printing · Reddit · 4.1/5

Membrane Bass Tube

Score 396 · 48 comments

Long tube folded into a compact body with a piece of thin nitrile glove acting as a membrane to produce sound and some holes for simple melodies. It's…

May 21, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — May 21, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

r/3Dprinting · 3D Printing · Reddit · 4.2/5

The California 3D Printing Situation Updated

Score 321 · 184 comments

This is interesting. It really does seem like they were correct. The lobby group is just trying to rush things through to get things out there and…

3D Printing Media · Robotics · News · 4.1/5

SHINING 3D launches OptimScan Q12 HD scanner

SHINING 3D has released the OptimScan Q12 HD, a high-precision 3D inspection scanner built for industrial metrology applications that demand detailed…

May 20, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — May 20, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

r/3Dprinting · 3D Printing · Reddit · 4.2/5

Is this normal?

Score 169 · 55 comments

I just received a new filament (TPU) from amazon and this is how it arrived. Usually the one ive got (PLA AND PETG) are all straight and nice.. this…

May 19, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — May 19, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

r/3Dprinting · 3D Printing · Reddit · 4.4/5

SFC to launch a multi-pronged effort against Bambu

Score 723 · 174 comments

TL;DR: The Software Freedom Conservancy (SFC) has officially launched an investigation and a multi-pronged counter-offensive against Bambu Lab for…

3D Printing Media · 3D Printing · News · 4.2/5

Formnext opens submissions for 2026 Awards program

Formnext has opened submissions for the Formnext Awards 2026, its annual recognition program for individuals, companies, and solutions in the additive…

May 18, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — May 18, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

r/3Dprinting · 3D Printing · Reddit · 4.4/5

If you know you know

Score 4097 · 64 comments

https://i.redd.it/zj7vfvlgkv1h1.jpeg

May 17, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — May 17, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

r/3Dprinting · 3D Printing · Reddit · 4.4/5

Bambu Lab allegedly violates AGPL

Score 903 · 153 comments

https://www.tomshardware.com/3d-printing/josef-prusa-warns-chinese-3d-printing-software-poses-massive-security-risks-bambu-lab-allegedly-violates-agpl…

r/3Dprinting · 3D Printing · Reddit · 4.1/5

Tired of the usual poster?

Score 576 · 30 comments

I created a project of a poster frame in A3 format, 30x42 cm, 11.7 x 16.5” inches. I created it because I couldn’t find any on the web, they are all…

May 16, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — May 16, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

May 15, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — May 15, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

May 14, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — May 14, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

Adafruit Blog · Robotics · News · 4.3/5

From the mail bag…

From the mail bag! Hey whatup. Just wanted to say I really really love you folks. I am a perma tired industrial engineer, factory automation. I deal…

Hackaday · Robotics · News · 4.2/5

Automating Window Shades With Home Assistant

Most people love window shades, but many dislike the tedium of having to open and close them over the course of each day. While there are automation…

r/3Dprinting · 3D Printing · Reddit · 4.1/5

The remontoir d’égalité, a constant force mechanism

Score 406 · 31 comments

I made this little gadget while working on a clock project. It’s a constant-force mechanism designed to drive the escapement. This type of mechanism…

May 13, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — May 13, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

3D Printing Media · 3D Printing · News · 4.1/5

BMW Group to host second automotive AM conference

The “Additive Manufacturing @ BMW Group” conference returns on May 19–20, 2026, at the Leonardo Munich Arabellapark hotel, with BMW Group again…

May 12, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — May 12, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

r/3Dprinting · 3D Printing · Reddit · 4.1/5

Bambu Lab 3D printers: Never again

Score 899 · 426 comments

Jeff Geerling summarizes the current Bambu Labs - OrcaSlicer situation and gives his take. TL:DW: see title.

May 11, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — May 11, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

r/3Dprinting · 3D Printing · Reddit · 4.1/5

I though the Struggle was finally over.

Score 793 · 274 comments

I love you Shapr3D , but i don't love you enough for $250 a year Guess its back to trying desperately to understand Fusion again.

May 10, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — May 10, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

r/3Dprinting · 3D Printing · Reddit · 3.9/5

New to 3D printing!

Score 528 · 270 comments

So, like the title says, I’m new to 3D printing. I think I figured out how to set everything up (don’t quote me on that), but I’m a bit worried about…

r/Machining · CNC Machining · Reddit · 3.9/5

Experience with machining aluminium guitars?

Score 2 · 3 comments

Hi y'all Currently, I'm doing a apprenticeship as a kind of conventional/CNC machinist. I've been playing guitar for quite a time now and I'm thinking…

r/hobbycnc · CNC Machining · Reddit · 3.8/5

Wanting to get into the hobby

Score 1 · 4 comments

So I have extensive experience in 3d printers and want to get into the cnc hobby using primarily aluminum, steel and the occasional titanium. I've…

May 9, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — May 09, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

r/CNC · CNC Machining · Reddit · 3.9/5

Cloud based CAM (e.g. OnShape, Fusion)

Score 1 · 25 comments

For those that have used Fusion and OnShape for a CNC business which do you prefer and why? I'm planning to start a business of my own in a few years…

r/hobbycnc · CNC Machining · Reddit · 3.9/5

What CNC Should I get

Score 0 · 12 comments

Im looking for a new CNC, my old 3018 is getting a bit limited. Im looking for something that can handle wood, acrylic, delrin, aluminum, brass, and…

r/ComputerVision · AI Vision · Reddit · 3.8/5

How to Detect Small object from Far away using Yolov8

Score 7 · 9 comments

Hi everyone, I’m developing a computer vision system for a project where we need to detect and target specific scale models at fixed distances: **5m…

May 8, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — May 08, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

May 7, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — May 07, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

r/ComputerVision · AI Vision · Reddit · 3.9/5

AI-Powered Logo & Watermark Detection Suite

Score 0 · 2 comments

🛡️ Built an AI-powered Logo & Watermark Detection System using YOLOv8 + Streamlit I’ve been experimenting with computer vision pipelines recently…

r/MachineLearning · AI/ML · Reddit · 3.9/5

Diffusion for generating/editing ASTs? [D]

Score 1 · 8 comments

I’m not a machine learning expert or anything, but I do enjoy learning about how it all works. I’ve noticed that one of the main limitations of LLMs…

May 6, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — May 06, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

r/hobbycnc · CNC Machining · Reddit · 3.9/5

Guide: Chatter in Aluminum Milling

Score 28 · 12 comments

Hello, I wrote this guide to help those struggling with chatter when machining, focuses on aluminum and lower stiffness setups. About me: 15 years ago…

r/CNC · CNC Machining · Reddit · 3.8/5

CNC Diamond Drag

Score 16 · 4 comments

I made this for my son when he finished USMC boot camp in San Diego. The emblem is engraved on a 12" x12" granite tile from Home Depot. The work was…

r/CNC · CNC Machining · Reddit · 3.7/5

Newbie with a dream.

Score 7 · 6 comments

Hey fellas, i am looking at a CNC mill to start manufacturing parts. I am looking at the Langmuir Systems MR-1. I have zero experience and feel this…

May 5, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — May 05, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

r/3Dprinting · 3D Printing · Reddit · 3.9/5

Legislation is coming for us

Score 407 · 202 comments

This is a piece I just wrote for PC Magazine. It addresses what I think is a Trojan horse designed to throttle additive manufacturing and individual…

r/hobbycnc · CNC Machining · Reddit · 3.9/5

First CNC plasma table. Software recommendations

Score 1 · 2 comments

Hey, so this is my first post sorry if I'm doing it wrong, I'm a hobby machinist and I'm soft launching my new job/business of working on classic…

r/hobbycnc · CNC Machining · Reddit · 3.8/5

Completely new to CNC, need some help starting out.

Score 1 · 2 comments

So I recently discovered some Sherline 4400 CNC lathes tucked away in the shop in my school. I've decided to take on the task of figuring out how to…

May 4, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — May 04, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

r/hobbycnc · CNC Machining · Reddit · 3.9/5

PureCutCNC v0.0.3 released

Score 1 · 0 comments

Pushed a few updates to PureCutCNC this week — version 0.0.3 is out. STL model operations are now in a first usable state — you can import a 3D model…

r/hobbycnc · CNC Machining · Reddit · 3.7/5

Project complete: I machined the bottom plate/nut for my motorcycle brake pedal extender. It has tapered edge faces to mirror the angled bottom of the moto pedal while keeping the bolt vertical at 90°. I also included photos of the fixture I needed to create to mill the bottom side of the extender.

Score 31 · 12 comments

Original post: [https://www.reddit.com/r/hobbycnc/comments/1sxb252/the\_most\_complex\_part\_ive\_made\_on\_my\_genmitsu/](https://www.reddit.com/r/ho…

May 3, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — May 03, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

r/hobbycnc · CNC Machining · Reddit · 3.8/5

Wooden cylinder

Score 10 · 6 comments

Had to use three different machines just to make a simple wooden cylinder. Used Mini metal lathe to make new faceplate for the wood lathe. I had…

May 2, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — May 02, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

r/CNC · CNC Machining · Reddit · 3.8/5

Machine WiFi cameras

Score 12 · 2 comments

I don’t want to get the haas camera, had it before at a previous shop but it’s over $1000 for a $100 D-Link with a magnet. We run automation and I’m…

May 1, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — May 01, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

r/robotics · Robotics · Reddit · 3.8/5

Extendible robotic arm

Score 112 · 31 comments

Here is an extendable robotic arm I developed based on the NASA's Rollable Slit-Tube Boom (STEM) concept. It can extend up to 5 ft. It was redesigned…

April 30, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — April 30, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

r/manufacturing · Manufacturing · Reddit · 3.9/5

Task Management for Toolrooms

Score 1 · 10 comments

I am a young engineer that is being given the opportunity to assist and lead our machinists that support or manufacturing processes. These machinist…

April 29, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — April 29, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

r/hobbycnc · CNC Machining · Reddit · 4.1/5

Blendercam/fabex cnc, explain it to me like im 5

Score 2 · 2 comments

There are some good tutorials but they're overly comprehensive, they all tend to focus on the 20 million options blender provides so much so that the…

r/CNC · CNC Machining · Reddit · 3.8/5

Haas DS30Y

Score 2 · 9 comments

Hello everyone i was wondering whats the wasiest way is to disengage the C-Axis on my lathe. I am an apprantice and people at my workplace dont really…

April 28, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — April 28, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

April 27, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — April 27, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

r/CNC · CNC Machining · Reddit · 3.7/5

Looking for support

Score 0 · 5 comments

Hey guys, Next month I am starting my own CNC Machine shop and I am looking for some customers ahead of my startup which I have few but I am posting…

April 26, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — April 26, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

April 25, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — April 25, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

r/CNC · CNC Machining · Reddit · 3.9/5

Hi all how u all find the customer?

Score 0 · 6 comments

I am not show off my machine just let u all know how many machine I have I am based in Malaysia JB, the factory are my uncles. Machine: 7 cnc milling…

r/hobbycnc · CNC Machining · Reddit · 3.9/5

How u find your long term customer

Score 0 · 15 comments

Hi everyone, I’d like to ask sincerely — how do you guys find and secure new customers steadily? I’m not here to show off our equipment. I just want…

April 24, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — April 24, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

r/CNC · CNC Machining · Reddit · 3.9/5

CNC Reccomendation

Score 1 · 4 comments

Hi, looking to get a CNC Mill for light use. Looking to machine 12in x 6in x 1in 6061 aluminum. My budget is 15k. Any recommendations on a machine…

r/manufacturing · Manufacturing · Reddit · 3.9/5

Use of AI/ML in manufacturing

Score 0 · 7 comments

Hey Folks, I am in USA and worked in the manufacturing industry for 5 years in roles related to quality engineering, automation and digital…

April 23, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — April 23, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

r/CNC · CNC Machining · Reddit · 4.0/5

How to program weird angles lines cnc haas lathe.

Score 5 · 2 comments

I’m attempting to create a lathe program to turn this part. The issue is I can’t find a good way in my textbook or online to do the angle and length…

April 22, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — April 22, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

r/hobbycnc · CNC Machining · Reddit · 3.9/5

Desktop CNC machine for learning CNC/CAM?

Score 2 · 14 comments

I've been toying with the idea of getting into CNC for a while now. I've built several (voron) 3d printers and I use them daily and they are fantastic…

r/hobbycnc · CNC Machining · Reddit · 3.9/5

How cheap can you get

Score 3 · 12 comments

Note: this is not meant to be a serious post just a discussion and pure hypothetical on the most you can get out of your money and how far you can…

April 21, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — April 21, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

r/Machining · CNC Machining · Reddit · 3.8/5

Process improvement

Score 2 · 5 comments

Hi all, I’m a CNC machinist (3-axis milling mostly but some 4 and 5 axis too with some turning thrown, nearly 20 years experience, mostly aerospace…

r/ComputerVision · AI Vision · Reddit · 3.7/5

Under Water Leak Detection

Score 1 · 0 comments

I am working on a University project to detect leaks during a hydro test. Components (2x2x2m) are submerged in a tank and pressurised. I need some way…

April 20, 2026

Factory Signal Briefing — April 20, 2026

Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision

r/robotics · Robotics · Reddit · 3.9/5

Machining with a Robotic Arm

Score 1 · 0 comments

I am working on a project to do some machining with a robot arm. I have a ufactory lite6 and want to try and machine some Styrofoam or something…