3D printing is all well and good for making low numbers of units, so long as they’re small enough to print in a reasonable time, but what if you want to go really big? Does a 35-hour print time sound ...

Boring 3D prints like brackets, clips, spacers, and replacement parts can make a printer feel more useful than flashy novelty models.

You can get a smooth-working machine with useful features once reserved for high-end models. Starting at just $250, these are ...

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 ...

The 3D printing community can be roughly divided into two groups: the high technology and the accessible technology sectors. Machine designers have embraced the high technology side for their work, ...

Stepper motors are great for projects that require accurate control of motion. 3D printers, CNC machines and plotters are often built using these useful devices. [InventorArtist] built a stepper-based ...

A 3D printer printing a cup lit by RGB lighting. - Jakub Zerdzicki/Getty Images 3D printing is in the middle of a transition period from a novelty hobby into a serious home manufacturing solution.

Avon-based Mears Machine Corp., which has invested millions of dollars in 3D metal printers since last year, sees the technology as a key that could unlock massive growth for the company in the coming ...