3D printing explained: How to get started with 3D printing as a hobby

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

How I Use My 3D Printer to Make Custom Adaptive Tools

For the disabled community, 3D printing is far more than a nerdy hobby—it can give you tailor-made tools that transform daily tasksThe author, who has a disability that limits the use of her ...
Tech Xplore

Open-source software allows for efficient 3D printing with multiple materials

A new open-source tool is reshaping how engineers design multi-material objects. Charles Wade, a Ph.D. student in the ...
CNN

3D printing for beginners: A how-to guide

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 ...
Forbes

3D Printers Were Never Going To ‘Save’ Manufacturing, But Here’s How They’re Quickly Becoming An Industry 4.0 Staple

Around 2015, the headlines and hysteria surrounding 3D printing reached a fever pitch. If you subscribed to the buzz—and so many of us did—the revolution was nigh. Our homes would soon be equipped ...
Popular Science

How does 3D printing work?

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Since 3D printers debuted in the 1980s, the devices have been used ...