We’ve been promised that 3D printers will eventually be able to replicate almost anything we want. But how do you go about creating larger objects when your printer’s capacity is no larger than a ...

3D printers have made a lot of things possible that were either extremely difficult or downright impossible with traditional tooling. Certain shapes lend themselves to 3D printing, and materials and ...

If you aren't sure what to get someone for the holidays, the classic fallback is a gift card. There's just one downside, generic gifts are kind of impersonal and boring. However, if you have a 3D ...

It may seem distinctly low-tech compared to some of the many technology trends I write about, but 3D and 4D printing will have very wide applications – and could be particularly powerful when combined ...

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

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 ...

Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. The 3D printing industry is valued at more than $17 billion ...

Creative hobbyists, get ready for a glow-up. Here are my predictions for 3D printers, laser engravers and more.