How linear, rotary, reciprocating and oscillating motion are evolving as customization grows and new capabilities emerge.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. 3D printing is a great hobby for those who like creating objects that can be used around the house. You can even fix broken furniture and ...

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 ...

QIDI has launched the QIDI Q2, a compact yet powerful 3D printer designed to bring professional-grade performance to beginners and hobbyists. At just $499, this model stands out as one of the most ...

A new category is reshaping the additive manufacturing landscape: 3D printer farms powered by hundreds of low-cost material extrusion machines. Once considered unreliable and too expensive for mass ...

If you’re looking for a more open, unenclosed 3D printer design than a cubic frame can accommodate, but don’t want to use a bed-slinger, you don’t have many options. [Boothy Builds] recently found ...

Researchers have developed photonic devices that manipulate light to enable innovative applications, like pocket-sized 3D printers. Sabrina Corsetti, a PhD candidate at MIT, and her collaborators in ...

For a couple of years now, I’ve been trying to find an excuse to buy a decent 3D printer. Friends and fellow Ars staffers who had them would gush about them at every opportunity, talking about how ...

This guide was updated in March 2025. The best 3D printers for schools are better than ever and are improving all the time as a fantastic way to bring hands-on learning to students. Not only can ...