A new open-source tool is reshaping how engineers design multi-material objects. Charles Wade, a Ph.D. student in the ...

D printing creates solid objects from the additive process of layering plastics, metal, wood, synthetic fibers, and more.

For the disabled community, 3D printing is far more than a nerdy hobby—it can give you tailor-made tools that transform daily ...

Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and thousands of reviews, features and blog posts. He writes CNET's popular Cheapskate blog and co-hosts Protocol 1: A Travelers Podcast (about the TV show ...

3D printing is really friggin’ cool, but promises that we’d all have one in our homes by now have turned out to be less than true. Fortunately, you don’t need one of your own to bring your imaginary ...

The Elegoo Centauri Carbon is a cool-looking 3D printer you can get for $300. I’d never run a 3D printer in my life before this thing showed up at my shop, and I had a few significant hiccups getting ...

3D Builder can help you to build and 3D print just about anything. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. 3D Builder is an app that ...

We break down the pros and cons of the various types of 3D printing materials, from PETG to TPU, to help you figure out which filament is best for your prints. Since 2004, I have worked on PCMag’s ...

In 3D printing, size really doesn't matter. If you like a 3D object, you can scale it up or down easily and print at exactly the size you need. Unlike items sold in a store, you have total control ...

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 ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Since 3D printers debuted in the 1980s, the devices have been used ...

In 2024, the University of Maine unveiled the world’s largest 3D printer, which can print objects up to 29 meters long.