Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. For the last 10 years or so, 3D printing has been a popular buzzword ...

3D printers are extreme precision instruments. It's easy to forget just how miraculous it is to have a tiny box in your house build detailed objects from raw material. This was pure science fiction ...

We can make our 3D-printed parts even more capable when we start mixing them with some essential “mechanical vitamins.” By combining prints with screws, nuts, fasteners, and pins, we get a rich ...

I have several 3D printers, and I’ve always been satisfied with using either Repetier or Marlin on all of them. There are a few other firmware versions that could run on my hardware, but those two ...

Aimed at kids and beginners, the Weedo Tina2 lets you get to grips with 3D printing without breaking the bank. It’s compact, super-portable and while it may not have the biggest build area, it’s ...

Having long since graduated from expensive, finicky toys for hobbyists, 3D printers are now arguably commodity items. Nearly everyone can find something to like, with models ranging in price from less ...