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A big reason I love 3D printing is the massive community of 3D-printing enthusiasts online. There are times when I'm either too lazy to make my own designs or I just don't have the required technical ...

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 ...

Stop the presses (and print your own).

What if you could create intricate, professional-grade 3D printable designs without years of sculpting experience or expensive software? It might sound too good to be true, but AI is transforming 3D ...

Using off-the-shelf electronic components, a Raspberry Pi, and a 3D printer, it's possible to build your own working miniature classic Mac. Here's how. There is a lot of overlap between the maker ...

Color gradient filament is fun stuff to play with. It lets you make 3D prints that slowly fade from one color to another along the Z-axis. [David Gozzard] wanted to do some printing with this effect, ...

What was once considered science fiction is now a widely accessible technology and manufacturing field. Virtually anybody can buy a 3D printer and create three dimensional structures from scratch.

From fidget spinners to key holders, spiral vases to a Marvel Ironman mask, finding cool things to 3D print is easy and readily available on the web. It may be too easy. While this column usually ...

I've been using 3D printing to make useful tools and accessories around my home for years, including for my Dyson vacuums. Here's how.