When Cartesian Co. first turned to crowdfunding website Kickstarter.com to launch the EX¹ circuit board printer, the company had a modest goal of $30,000. On November 11, 2013, about 60 minutes after the campaign launched, the company had already raised more than half of their goal. By the end of the day, the printer, which […]
Printing Silver Circuit Boards on Multiple Materials
The EX1 circuit board printer is latest Kickstarter campaign with “3D printing” in its headline to grip the imagination and, more importantly, financial support of more than 230 backers. View: Kickstarter of the Week: How to Print Circuit Boards as Easy as a Photo With 22 days remaining in the campaign, Brisbane, Australia-based Cartesian Co. […]
Defect Leaves Saw Blades Exposed
Lebanon, IN-based Festool USA is recalling the TS 55 REQ Plunge Cut Circular Saws due to a flaw in the plunge lock that poses a potential laceration hazard. According to the report from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the plunge lock can engage when not intended, causing the saw blade to remain exposed […]