A 3D printer can open up a lot of creative possibilities, but there are a few practical realities that beginners should be aware of before buying one.

3D printing is changing the way we make things, and by extension the thing that we make. But how exactly does it work, and how is it advancing? Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X ...

It’s been a while since 3D printers became available and started allowing people to create 3D objects in the real world right from their own home. If you’re interested in getting a rundown of what 3D ...

Why buy a tool when you can make one? Miniature figure enthusiasts show how they use 3D printers to make their hobby easier and more enjoyable.

Northwestern University researchers have developed HARP, a 3D printer that can print large objects at rapid speeds in a relatively small space. The HARP splits the difference between speed and size ...

Once a skeptic, now a believer.

D printing sites like Thingiverse and Printables are well known, but some obscure sites offer more niche models. These ...

A new 3D printer brings the world's first automatic 12-nozzle swapping system to desktop 3D printing — and it's everything ...

3D printing has risen from obscurity to become a mainstream technology in the past decade. Yet, unless you have actually had hands-on experience with the equipment used to achieve it, you might not ...