Autodesk's Tinkercad is a free Web-based design tool that enables you to create 3D objects, then download those creations in a printer-friendly format. Here's how to get started.

Learn what a 3D printer is, how it works, and how much it costs. 3D printing is helpful for personal use, prototyping and manufacturing.

3D print brackets, handles, hooks and more for custom home projects that are designed just the way you want them. Match existing pieces or create your own unique designs and use your 3D printer to ...

After a successful crowdfunding campaign, Glowforge is ready to bring its 3D laser printers to the masses. Its capable of making products wood, stone or even chocolate.

How do 3D printers work? What's the impact on our economy? How expensive are they compared to traditional manufacturing? We take a three-dimensional look at the world of additive manufacturing.

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 ...

If you can do PowerPoint, you can do 3D design If you're intimidated by the idea of using a 3D design program to create an object for a 3D printer, don't be.

This mobile 3D printing robot can print designs on floors and other flat surfaces.