Well, a lot of that is true, but what exactly is 3D printing, and how can you—without a million dollars—use it right now? Here's what you need to know. 3D printers aren't out of reach.

How do you 3D-print without a 3D printer? If you don't own a 3D printer, you can still 3D print any 3D model you found through a database or designed through a software tool.

Before you pick a place that’s going to make your 3D object, you need a 3D model to actually print. There are a few things you need to consider when you’re looking for something to make.

You listened as futurists talked about 3D printers in every home. You watched as companies like Dremel and 3D Systems unveiled machines that promised to manufacture screwdrivers and toy cars right ...

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 ...

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?