Carl Calabria’s Carbon‑Fiber Jig for Precise Composite Spool Tensioner Alignment

To counter the attraction of secondary electrons toward the screen, designers introduced a fifth wire element: the suppressor. Tubes featuring this component became known as pentodes.   The suppressor is typically a wire coil or mesh positioned between the screen grid and the anode (plate). It

The MakerBot Replicator 2X Was the Best in Its Class My first 3D printer was the MakerBot Replicator 2X, and it instantly captivated me. Its robust build, reliable performance, and competitive pricing made it the go‑to choice for early adopters and businesses eager to experiment with additive manuf

We’re excited to launch our Customer Part of the Month program, a monthly celebration of the inventive work our customers achieve with Markforged 3D printing technology. Each month, participants can submit a photo and brief description of a part they’ve printed—whether it’s a prototype, work‑holding

Tony Nutile leads Mark One printer support at Markforged, where he routinely prints to troubleshoot issues and evaluate software or hardware updates. During this work, he identified two recurring needs: a compact, ready‑to‑use spool for testing short lengths of continuous carbon fiber, Kevlar™, and