3D printers are affordable enough that almost anyone can buy one, but should you? Before you dive in, here's what to consider—about materials, possible uses, software, and much more. Since 2004, I ...

If you want to delve into the emerging ecosystem of 3D printing and own a Mac, iPhone, or iPad, here's what you need to know before you take your first foray and print your first test boat. A natural ...

3D printing experts are cautioning beginners against rushing into hardware upgrades like premium nozzles before mastering essential setup and maintenance skills. Guides from the maker community ...

3D printing technologies date back to the 1970s but are now widely adopted because of advancements in 3D modeling and printing methods, innovative print materials, and availability of low-cost ...

OrcaSlicer takes your 3D printing from basic to brilliant by giving you the tools to customize every detail. With features like fuzzy skin textures, spiral vase mode, and modifier meshes, it helps you ...

Discover how medical 3D printing creates patient-specific devices and custom prosthetics. Read our guide to clinical ...

You weren’t around for the creation of paper or the invention of the wheel. You also missed the birth of other life-altering creations, things like: The compass The internal combustion engine ...

Carburetors may seem like a big mystery to a lot of people, and that makes sense. The sorts still used on cars almost exclusively in the aftermarket scene can appear complex, covered in linkages, ...

They're not your granddad's daisy wheel printer or your mom's dot matrix. In fact, they bear little resemblance to today's document or photo printers, which can only print in boring old two dimensions ...