There was a time, not so very long ago, that buying a reliable 3D printer was a fairly expensive proposition. Many chose to build their own printer instead, and for a few years, we were flooded with ...

Freeform has developed a 3D printing system called GoldenEye that is specifically optimized for metalworking. According to ...

For the disabled community, 3D printing is far more than a nerdy hobby—it can give you tailor-made tools that transform daily tasks The author, who has a disability that limits the use of her arms, ...

Even if you’ve got a decent sized workshop, there’s only so much stuff you can have sitting on the bench at one time. That’s why [Eric Strebel], ever the prolific maker, decided to build this slick ...

Forget printing plastic action figures, scientists at Princeton have built a 3D printer that makes quantum dot LEDs from scratch. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new ...

Even if you grew up before 3D printers existed, you'll likely be surprised by how many DIY gadgets were precursors to the tech we know and love today.

The team, based at MIT's Microsystems Technology Laboratories, demonstrated the system by printing an electric linear motor – the type that generates straight-line motion instead of ...

I’ve always felt it was a waste of time to cry over things I can’t change. However, as I sat on my bedroom floor recently, struggling to twist open the glucose sensor my daughter needs to survive, ...