Additive manufacturing leaders are focusing defense, helping the U.S. military move from 'futuristic visions' to ...

The new Revo Six hot end from E3D is an easy way to swap in different nozzles on your 3D printer. James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main ...

I have several 3D printers, and I’ve always been satisfied with using either Repetier or Marlin on all of them. There are a few other firmware versions that could run on my hardware, but those two ...

A decade ago, Central Michigan University launched the Midwest’s first public university 3D printing lab with its MakerBot Innovation Center. “Over time, it became clear that the space needed some ...

Low-cost 3D printers have become increasingly popular due to their affordability and accessibility. However, many users may find that the build quality and performance of these printers do not meet ...

Noctua's color scheme tends to divide opinions, but regardless of individual taste, it's immediately recognizable. Having the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There was a time when you got your new 3D printer home and the second week was spent printing upgrades — remember that fan duct that changed ...

Rocket engineering is shifting from painstaking machining and welding to a world where engines and tanks emerge from printers ...

A new innovation in the world of 3D printing has been launched via Kickstarter this month in the form of the Co Print ChromaSet. Capable of transforming your 3D printer into a color multifilament ...

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 ...

Anyone who's mucked about with consumer-grade 3D printers knows that it's infinitely cool to create stuff with them, but you ...

Summary: 3D-printing plastics is unreliable, generates results of lower quality than injection molding, & generates toxic fumes. There are many other methods and materials used in 3D printing though.