3D printing is a surprisingly complicated hobby. Those who wish to successfully master the art need to know about the different file types that their digital blueprints can be saved to. Even those who ...

3D printers are affordable enough that almost anyone can buy one, but should you? Before you dive in, here's what to consider—about materials, possible uses, software, and much more. Since 2004, I ...

You’ve no doubt heard of 3D printing. Perhaps you’re well-versed enough in this growing family of technologies to restate a comprehensive definition of 3D printing. But you’re probably not aware just ...

There is concern that 3D printing could make it easy to copy a patented product with a push of a button. 3D printing used to be a product design company’s domain, but it is quickly becoming an ...

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, has emerged as a groundbreaking technology that is transforming the way we ...

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 ...

Although 3D printing tends to be regarded as a new form of disruptive technology, the concept actually dates back to the 1940s when it was first described in science fiction. It later cropped up in ...