In Tampa, a robot will soon be laying the groundwork for a new home. Layer by layer, concrete will be printed to form the ...

3D printers have forever changed the hardware hacker movement. From the original RepRap project on up through current commercial offerings, 3D printers have become an indispensable tool for hackers, ...

I tested the first consumer-grade UltraViolet printer to see if it what it can do for makers, and I was impressed.

Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) are looking into the reliability of metal 3D printing and its ...

Beyond the ever-dropping cost of 3D printers themselves, one of the biggest perceived barriers of entry to 3D printing is the supposed difficulty of the design process. And, make no mistake: if you're ...

Learn how 3D printing is pushing the boundaries of RC car design with innovative mechanics, speed, and problem-solving ...

Elektor engineer Saad Imtiaz shares his workflow for designing 3D-printed enclosures using tools like SolidWorks, Onshape, ...

3D printing has evolved into much more than a way to make small prototypes or decorative trinkets. Hobbyists around the world are now using it to tackle projects that are bold, functional, and ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Pieces like the example in this photo were shown in the London Science Museum, UK, on Oct. 15 ...

Most universities have dipped their toes into the 3D printing and makerspace waters, encouraging student innovators to develop prototypes of design ideas. But it is still uncommon for students, ...

Meg is an editor for the CDW family of technology magazine websites. The rise of the Maker movement brought about a renewed focus on design and creativity, and thanks to MakerBot, it has also inspired ...

3D printing technology is a powerful educational tool that can promote integrative STEM education by connecting engineering, technology, and applications of science concepts. Yet, research on the ...