[mark] had an interesting idea when looking at all the wiring of a typical 3D printer; Use CAN Bus. There are a lot of wires going to the extruder assembly, and with most designs this thing is flying ...

[Matterhackers] has a nice video tutorial on using vacuum forming to create plastic items. Sure, you have a 3D printer, but vacuum forming has some advantages if you are making thin and flexible items ...

3D printers are affordable enough that almost anyone can buy one, but should you? Before you dive in, here's what to consider—about materials, possible uses, software, and much more. Since 2004, I ...

The 3D printer has evolved from being an expensive piece of industrial equipment into an accessible household tool. Once ...

3D printing technology is returning to the spotlight as K–12 educators use the classroom technology to teach coding and problem-solving skills. Erika Gimbel is a Chicago-based freelance writer who ...

The 3D printer has rapidly evolved from specialized industrial equipment to a popular household device that millions of people now own. This remarkable shift reflects how accessible and practical 3D ...

Chinese company Dazzle is set to launch its Dazz 3D L120 Pro, an SLA/LCD-powered 3D printer hoping to fill the gap between cheaper no-frills devices and the $2,500 – $5,000 monsters that dominate the ...

A giant 3D printer, which is big enough to make a house, has been unveiled at the University of Maine. The university says it has beaten its own record for the world's largest polymer 3D printer - ...