Chicago-based company Inventables is launching the first free, cloud-base design and fabrication software for 3-D printers. It’s called Easel and CEO Zach Kaplan is in Austin for SXSW to present his ...

One stated goal of Chicago-based Inventables, which makes desktop CNC machines and related supplies and equipment, is to democratize 3D carving. It’s a lofty ambition, but the company has the support ...