In Tampa, a robot will soon be laying the groundwork for a new home. Layer by layer, concrete will be printed to form the ...

3D printers have forever changed the hardware hacker movement. From the original RepRap project on up through current commercial offerings, 3D printers have become an indispensable tool for hackers, ...

Boasting a unique unibody design and unparalleled price tag, the Tiko could bring 3D printing to the mainstream. But if you want one, be prepared to wait. Rick Broida is the author of numerous books ...

Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) are looking into the reliability of metal 3D printing and its ...

Learn how 3D printing is pushing the boundaries of RC car design with innovative mechanics, speed, and problem-solving ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Pieces like the example in this photo were shown in the London Science Museum, UK, on Oct. 15 ...

Beyond the ever-dropping cost of 3D printers themselves, one of the biggest perceived barriers of entry to 3D printing is the supposed difficulty of the design process. And, make no mistake: if you're ...

Elektor engineer Saad Imtiaz shares his workflow for designing 3D-printed enclosures using tools like SolidWorks, Onshape, and KiCad.

Most universities have dipped their toes into the 3D printing and makerspace waters, encouraging student innovators to develop prototypes of design ideas. But it is still uncommon for students, ...

3D printing technology is a powerful educational tool that can promote integrative STEM education by connecting engineering, technology, and applications of science concepts. Yet, research on the ...

Meg is an editor for the CDW family of technology magazine websites. The rise of the Maker movement brought about a renewed focus on design and creativity, and thanks to MakerBot, it has also inspired ...

A collaboration between housing non-profit New Story and construction technology firm Icon aims to use 3D printing technology to house the homeless. While it's early days yet, they hope to produce low ...