I'd estimate that most people who own printers have a model that's 256x256x256mm or larger. The smaller 3D printers make up a ...

The 3D printer has a 22lb. weight that is lifted to turn the machine on. The shape of analuminum wire attached to the machine determines the outline of the 3D printed object. The wire can be modified ...

3D printers are being used to print a huge variety of objects, including customized personal electronics, a prototype hybrid car, and eventually, tools for astronauts. Now, a recently graduated design ...

An artist wanted to feel more connected in the digital design age. So he spent nine months and $165 to create the world’s first mechanical 3-D printer. Daniel De Bruin’s analog 3-D printer uses ...

With smartphone cameras being as impressive as professional digital cameras, we continue to move past the days of film photography. However, that doesn't mean that analog photography is obsolete. Some ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It seems these days there are few industries unchanged by 3D ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A 3D printer cannot make any object on demand like the "Star Trek" replicators of science fiction ...

James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Since 3D printers debuted in the 1980s, the devices have been used ...