As the years go by, folks will realize that 3D printing is the future because it’s very versatile. We’ve seen companies using the technology to create homes among other things, so we can see why many ...

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 ...

In this video, I will cover the process of solving a real-world problem using a 3D printer, detailing the steps taken to go ...

Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and thousands of reviews, features and blog posts. He writes CNET's popular Cheapskate blog and co-hosts Protocol 1: A Travelers Podcast (about the TV show ...

If you had a formal drafting class, you probably learned about making orthographic projections–engineering drawings with multiple views (for example, top, front, and right). Even if you didn’t take ...

3D printing technology is returning to the spotlight as K–12 educators use the classroom technology to teach coding and problem-solving skills. Erika Gimbel is a Chicago-based freelance writer 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 ...

Ordinarily, programming an industrial knitting machine to knit a certain type of item is quite a complex process. As a result, they're generally not used to create one-offs. That could change, though, ...

It’s been more than two years since 3D printer maker Glowforge raised $27.9 million through its crowdfunding campaign, breaking a record for crowdfunding site Kickstarter. Now the startup is ...