We often wonder how many people have 3D printers and wind up just printing trinkets off Thingiverse. To get the most out of a printer, you really need to be able to use a CAD package and make your own ...

Learn how print orientation impacts 3D-printed part strength and appearance. Explore strategies for better results in your designs.

Heat exchanger components often use intricate lattice or cellular structures to increase surface area, improve heat transfer ...

Thyssenkrupp and Wilhelmsen launched a 3D printing joint venture aimed at providing 3D-printed spare parts to the maritime industry. Mechanical parts wear out and break. It happens to cars, planes, ...

Ford has made it possible for Maverick owners to use 3D printing to build their own accessories, for the ultimate level of customization. The Maverick is the only car on sale to offer this feature, ...

The highly mechanical world of 3D printers hasn’t traditionally been welcoming to beginners. Most kits require you to assemble dozens of complex pieces which creates a time-consuming initial setup.

Let’s get this out of the way first: Christoph Laimer’s 3D-printed watch (with tourbillon) is large, fairly inaccurate, and only runs for about 30 minutes. But it’s one small step for Swiss ...