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

In this era of cheap turn-key machines, the idea of actually building your own desktop 3D printer might seem odd to some. But if you’re looking for a challenge, and want to end up with a printer that ...

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 ...

OpenVCAD is a completely open-source tool, meaning it is widely available for engineers around the world to use. It even ...

The Formlabs Form 3+ is a stereolithography (SLA) 3D printer geared to professionals. Formlabs describes the Form 3+ (starts at $2,499; $4,249 as tested) as an industrial-quality desktop 3D printer, ...

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

Not only does this orange and white PC build look absolutely gorgeous, but it also uses a completely 3D-printed PC case. With clever use of a Minifactory Innovator, and two Ultimaker 2 Extended+ 3D ...

James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

In the heart of Moscow, inside the high-security halls of Rosatom Additive Technologies, a revolution is quietly unfolding-one that could redefine how the world builds its rockets, reactors, and ...