The machines are straightforward in their design, relying largely on 3D printed components. They’re all powered by basic DC brushed motors which are enough to get the job done on the small scale.

For the latter, many have turned to 3D printers to create more rock-like climbing grips but plastic doesn’t tend to behave the same as rock unless you do what [Giles Barton-Owen] did and ...

Funded in part by multiple C2E2 Grants (Century II Endowed Equipment Fund), the Van Pelt and Opie Library is providing 3D printing orientation and training available to current students, faculty, and ...

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've come a pretty long way with my 3D printer, now 3 months into using the beginner-friendly Anycubic Kobra 2, and with a much better understanding now of how it all works than I had during my ...

The surprisingly affordable AnkerMake M5C open-frame 3D printer is easy to assemble and to use. It has a generous print area for its price, and our testing shows it is capable of high-quality ...

While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser cutters -- he also loves to play board games and tabletop RPGs. Expertise 3D printers ...

But such technology is no longer the stuff of futuristic fiction – it’s here now in the form of 3D food printers. It was back in the ’80s when experimentation began with 3D printing.

We would know: PCMag has been reviewing 3D printers for more than a decade, since the very first consumer models. We assess their filament types, ease (or difficulty) of setup, and how suitable ...

The best 3D printers let you make all sorts of interesting things, from small parts to finished products right from the comfort of your home. However, finding the right 3D printer for your needs ...