Discover why titanium is one of the most impressive engineering metals in use today. This in-depth guide explores titanium’s properties, history, and real-world applications, explaining its exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, corrosion resistance, heat tolerance, and biocompatibility. Learn how titanium compares to steel, stainless steel, and aluminium, why it’s challenging to machine, and why it’s chosen for aerospace, medical, marine, and precision tools. A must-read overview of what makes titanium worth the cost—and the effort.

Meet the add-on that turns your Fractal Vise into a teleporting workbench wizard. Snap it off one setup, drop it onto another, or run it free-standing in seconds—no faff, no fuss. It adds height and locks down solid. Bonus: it even moonlights as a tiny vise when you’re in a pinch. Portable, bombproof, and dangerously convenient—proper maker magic.

Planetary gears are the David Beckham of the mechanical world—effortlessly smooth, unfairly capable, and adored by just about everyone. This star-struck guide takes you through how these cosmic little gear sets work: a sun in the centre, planets orbiting in perfect harmony, all wrapped inside a ring and carried along for the ride. Swap which part spins, stops or outputs and you unlock everything from torque-boosting reductions to high-speed overdrive. They’re compact, efficient, low-backlash and happy to share the load—no divas here—but they do demand tight tolerances, smart materials and proper care. From drills to drones to Mars rovers, planetary gears have earned their stellar reputation. And if you fancy making your own, just keep your planets aligned… and please show us when you do.