Origami has plenty to offer the world of robotics, inspiring clever folding machines that could find their way into our stomaches and out to Mars. Scientists have again borrowed from this ancient ...

UberBlox is a new modular construction and prototyping system that is designed to help people easily conceptualize and build projects like 3D printers, smart systems and robots. With a salute to the ...

Onerous machine wiring tasks are common customer complaints. That’s why machine builders are manning the frontline in the transition from hardwiring to modular connectors. In new machines, as well as ...

The modular machines envisioned by the Industry 4.0 initiative are rapidly making their way to factory floors, bringing with them a new level of flexibility for handling the complex processes needed ...

On paper, the modular desktop PC seems like a dream come true. While these announcements always elicit oohs and aahs from the tech press, in reality they just don’t make a lot of sense. Without a ...

Makers and hobbyists looking for a modular all in one workstation that can be used for building a different designs in a wide variety of materials including wood, metal and plastic. The modular ...

Troy Cundy has created a new modular CNC machine called Tooli that is capable of plotting, laser engraving, airbrushing and even dispensing liquids or glues into specific patterns. TooliIs currently ...

One of the main reasons why many users prefer buying desktops over laptops is because they aren't very upgradeable. Even the most upgrade-friendly laptops will only let you swap out the storage or the ...

A startup called Framework designed a laptop that lets users build, service, and upgrade the machine to extend its lifetime. The modular Framework Laptop lets users change all of its parts, including ...

Designed on a common platform for mass production of compact workpieces, Mori Seiki's NX series features horizontal and vertical machining centers and a turning center. The machines measure 26.8-in.