Why it matters: In a world dominated by powerful GPUs from Nvidia and AMD, one self-taught coder is demonstrating that it's possible to create impressive 3D graphics from scratch. Alex Fish has ...

Eindhoven designer Olivier van Herpt has developed a machine that uses a piston-based extruder to 3D-print complex functional objects using clay (+ slideshow). Frustrated with the limitations of ...

Animating a 3D character from scratch is generally both laborious and expensive, requiring the use of complex software and motion capture tools. Cartwheel wants to make simple animations as easy as ...

Tech boffins have come up with an incredible 3D printer - capable of building a home from scratch in eight hours. The mesmerising piece of kit allows home-builders to construct entire homes for less ...

There was a time, not so very long ago, that buying a reliable 3D printer was a fairly expensive proposition. Many chose to build their own printer instead, and for a few years, we were flooded with ...

A 3D printer that uses lasers to build up an object in any order, rather than layer by layer, could produce more advanced designs than is currently possible. Existing 3D printers work by depositing ...

3D-printed parts promise a revolution in the space industry, rapidly creating almost any object needed. But do the results really have the right stuff for flying in space? The European Space Agency is ...

Many people have fond memories of the Scratch programme and its mascot Scratchy due to its popularity as a teaching tool and introduction to programming. If you are one of those people and want your ...

Learn how to create stunning 3D glow text in Photoshop, step by step! This method is simple, flexible, and perfect for both beginners and experienced designers. You’ll also discover how to ...