The Raspberry Pi is versatile, affordable, and packed with features that make it an excellent fit for 3D printing. You can ...

3D printing is the process of making three-dimensional objects by laying thin layers of material on top of one another. Each layer is so thin that the height is barely detectable by the human eye. In ...

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, has been available for commercial use since 1986. Early on, 3D printing took on a hobbyist role. Now, however, industries have begun using additive ...

Printing multipart assemblies is one of the most satisfying tests of 3D printer accuracy. The goal is to create pieces that ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. You can use your 3D printer to create custom outlet covers and light-switch plates. Printing your own allows you to match the style to the rest of ...

For a couple of years now, I’ve been trying to find an excuse to buy a decent 3D printer. Friends and fellow Ars staffers who had them would gush about them at every opportunity, talking about how ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With 3D printers becoming both more advanced and more consumer-friendly (sometimes both at the same time), it can be difficult to resist the ...

Of course, 3D printers aren't solely for hobbyists and/or those looking to make a suit of armor for their cats. On a professional level, the scale of the projects that can be completed through 3D ...

The University of Maine just unveiled the world’s largest polymer 3D printer. The new printer, named Factory of the Future 1.0 (FoF 1.0), can print objects as large as 96 feet long by 32 feet wide by ...

Three-dimensional printing is about to get a whole lot easier, cheaper, and more user-friendly. What once seemed like science fiction can now be yours for just $199, thanks to New Matter's new MOD-t ...