As impressive as the 3D printing process is, it can also be a bit time consuming. You are creating something out of nothing after all, and your printer needs to dispense and layer every square inch of ...

The technology continues to evolve, but 3D printing is still mostly used for creating prototypes or parts that won’t have to endure tremendous stresses or rigorous wear and tear. That might not always ...

Makers are using 3D printing to create woodworking drill guides and jigs with enhanced strength by optimizing print settings and choosing suitable materials. Key factors include wall loop count, ...

Many makers think maxing out infill is the key to durable 3D prints, but true strength comes from smarter design and slicer choices. Wall thickness, infill pattern, and layer adhesion often matter ...

Study shows that bio-mimicking spiral patterns inspired the natural strength of lobster shells can improve the overall durability of 3D printed concrete New research shows that patterns inspired by ...

At last, a use for that industrial knitting machine you bought at a yard sale! Carnegie Mellon researchers have created a method that generates knitting patterns for arbitrary 3D shapes, opening the ...

African pottery is an age-old craft that reflects the continent's rich cultural heritage. However, with the advent of 3D ...

New research addresses some of the technical issues that still need to be solved for 3D printed concrete to be strong enough for use in more free-form structures. Researchers found lobster-inspired ...