Articles by Patrick Henderson

Events, News & Features September 4, 2026

MOVA Forgix Wants to Make Desktop CNC as Easy as 3D Printing

MOVA is stepping into desktop CNC with the MOVA Forgix, a machine that fills the gap between 3D printers and larger milling machines. Unveiled at IFA 2026, it’s the company’s first entry into CNC, built around solving the two things that scare people off: setup complexity and mismatches between design and finished parts. While 3D printing and laser cutting have become accessible hobbyist tools, CNC has remained the domain of people willing to learn CAM programming and set up stock manually. MOVA bets there’s an audience of makers and small workshops that want that precision without the learning curve.

Reviews August 19, 2026

Mileseey S50C with Camera and Mileseey S50 Green-Beam Laser Measures Review: Ditch the Tape Measure and Get Seriously Precise

The common tape measure was invented over 140 years ago and has seen few improvements since. Handheld laser measuring devices showed up in the 1990s and were quite the rage. However, they only had one feature: “How far away is that thing I’m pointing the laser at?” Mileseey has turned that single feature into pocket-sized measuring supercomputers. The Mileseey S50 and Mileseey S50C with Camera Green-Beam Laser Measures are two capable devices that add many new features to taking, tracking, and calculating measurements with a laser.

Gear Bits August 3, 2026

RISION Unveils 2 New USB-C Thermal Cameras That Turn Your Phone into an Inspection Device

RISION, a company that specializes in thermal imaging and detection systems, has announced a new family of plug-in thermal cameras that are specifically designed to integrate directly with smartphones, tablets, and laptops. They will offer the new RISION Magic series: the RISION Magic and RISION Magic Pro. The more accessible RISION Magic is designed for homeowners and do-it-yourselfers performing basic household and electronics inspections. The other variant, the RISION Magic Pro, is tailored for professionals, tradespeople, and homeowners alike, performing functions such as investigations of electrical systems and components, HVAC equipment, industrial inspections, and more rigorous mechanical inspections.