Beyond the ever-dropping cost of 3D printers themselves, one of the biggest perceived barriers of entry to 3D printing is the supposed difficulty of the design process. And, make no mistake: if you're ...

Slant 3D] has a useful video explaining some thoughtful CAD techniques for designing 3D printed pins that don’t break and the ...

Have you ever imagined turning your ideas into physical objects with just a few clicks? Thanks to tools like Tinkercad, what once seemed like science fiction is now an accessible reality for anyone ...

3D printing creates solid objects from the additive process of layering plastics, metal, wood, synthetic fibers, and more. You can 3D-print your own designs using a ...

LOS ANGELES — As 3D printing creeps into more and more projects, making product production more accessible, I’ve always wondered how we can make product design more accessible. How can the average ...

Frank is a social media journalist for the CDW family of technology magazine websites. Part of the appeal of 3D printing is witnessing ideas come to life. As the technology becomes less expensive, ...

A tour of crowdsourced product development company Quirky raises many questions about the future of personal and professional design. Rich Brown Former Senior Editorial Director - Home and Wellness ...

One of the reasons for its popularity is that many products can be produced speedily and cost-effectively. The potential for the 3D printing industry to improve or replace many manufacturing ...

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. There’s a host of reasons why 3D printing hasn’t exactly broken through to the mainstream yet, ...

Hope floats this holiday season as Charlotte the turtle finds balance and strength thanks to additive design and manufacturing. As the holidays approach, the story of a male turtle named Charlotte ...