While 3D printers have evolved over the past two decades from novelties to powerful prototyping tools, the amount of support systems have advanced tremendously as well. From rudimentary software that ...

3D printing is a popular process, though one of the hangups is that parts are typically produced in just one flat color. [Aad] has been working on a simple modification to his Prusa i3 printer, ...

Researchers developed a wave-inspired path-planning strategy that allows 3-axis FDM printers to create horizontal overhangs ...

The best 3D prints are often boring fixes for small daily irritations, not the flashy models that top download charts.

Growing cartilage tissue in the lab could help patiens with injuries, but it is very hard to make the tissue grow in exactly the right shape. A new approach could solve this problem: Tiny spherical ...

With the fast-developing 3D printing technology, we are now able to construct houses much faster and cheaper. But is that enough to tackle the ongoing housing shortage? Across the whole Western world, ...

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printers have evolved from a time sink gimmick to sophisticated additive manufacturing equipment that sits on a user's desk. There's no longer a need for multiple ...

Already own a 3D printer? Discover how a 3D pen serves as a vital post-processing tool for makers, or as a low-cost entry ...

A good 3D printer no longer needs to cost a fortune to support multicolor printing. Here, we've picked five affordable ...