So, you got a 3D printer for the holidays, and you’re excited to dive in. Chances are, you’re not sure where to begin. What can you print? What’s fun? What’s useful? Justifying the purchase of a 3D ...

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 ...

Our take on the state of 3D printing, the ways companies are using it today, and how it's going to revolutionize the future of business. Read now 3D printing transforms spools of plastic filament or ...

A few hours at a tech launch can change how you look at the future. I realized that recently, standing amid rows of humming ...

Splitting models is one of the easiest ways to get good prints. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. There is a big difference between ...

To create functional press brake tools, prioritizing wall thickness over infill can be more effective. Thicker walls offer ...

For the past two years, I’ve used print-on-demand technology to create and sell products in my e-commerce store. Though it’s been fun selling mugs and tee-shirts, it’s also a very saturated market.

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 ...

Printing 3D models has become more affordable and accessible, enabling many to start personalized projects. That is why many beginners download ready-made models on free, open-source repositories.

3D printing is something that most technology and art enthusiasts are interested in, but everyday people don’t need it. This is the widespread notion everyone has about 3D printing these days, but ...

We’ve often thought that 3D printers make excellent school projects. No matter what a student’s interests are: art, software, ...