What I intended to do with my 3D printer, I can’t remember. I vaguely remember wanting to print big things, but I was unsure what those might be. More abstractly, I was hoping the printer might ...

There is more to 3D printing than just owning a 3D printer. Several tools are needed to help in creating and finishing printed objects, as well as to aid in maintenance and repair. For anyone who has ...

3D printing is a technology that can be as complex or as simple as you make it. These ins and outs can help you simplify how 3D printing works in the classroom. 3D printing is a technology that's fast ...

Finely tune your 3D printer’s overall calibration: Focus on belt tension for precise movements. Choose the right filament for reliable results: Consider material properties for consistent performance.

Tips and tricks about 3D printing optomechanical parts. Many components can be printed which helps reduce cost, leaving your ...

The electronics that control a 3D printer are not that much different than those that are inside a modern PC, and as such, keeping those components cool is paramount to keeping the 3D printer running ...

The following article is a continuation of our series of tips and techniques to help answer your questions about 3D printing. If you would like to contribute tips, or have questions about 3D printing, ...

One of the best things about hanging around with other hackers is you hear about the little tricks they use for things like 3D printing. But with the Internet, you can overhear tips from people you’ll ...

The process of converting a digital file into a physical object has been around since the late 1980s, but only in the last few years has 3D printing caught on as a modeling tool in the design and ...

In a firsthand experience with 3D printing, engineering student Adam Beachy shares what he learned and what everyone should know about these machines. The 3D printing experience for a consumer is one ...

Wylie Wong is a freelance journalist who specializes in business, technology and sports. He is a regular contributor to the CDW family of technology magazines. Science, technology, engineering and ...

It’s not enough to 3D-print a part – there’s a myriad of things you can do from there! [FuzzyLogic] shows us his approach of adding inlay labels, icons and text to a 3D print, by extruding them into ...