Many high-quality parts produced on 3D printers can be sanded by hand to eliminate layer lines and produce a smooth finish. There’s a misconception that 3D printing cannot make the kind of smooth and ...

Many of the Fail Of The Week stories we feature here are pretty minor in the grand scheme of things. At worse, gears are ground, bits are broken, or the Magic Blue Smoke is released. This attempt to ...

If you've just received your first 3D printer or have been using one for a while, you might wonder how to keep it well-maintained for consistent, high-quality prints and improve its longevity and ...

Sculpteo, the Paris-based company that does cloud-based 3D printing for consumers and companies like Staples, has launched a process that results in more finished-looking objects. Called the ...

3D printing can be an exciting adventure with opportunities to create customized parts and imaginative prototypes. However, ...