The 3D printer part takes on appearance and some of the characteristics of those materials. With specialized 3D printers, it’s possible to create objects in a variety of materials, even cheesecake.

How a 3D printer works can vary depending on the type of printing it's doing. Use this guide to understand the variations in materials and technique.

The AnkerMake M5C, like the M5 before it, has a maximum print speed of 500mm/s, which is wildly fast for a mass-produced 3D printer. In comparison, Prusa’s lineup of printers prints at 200mm/s.

Bambu Lab's A1 is a small-footprint 3D printer colloquially known as a bed slinger. It's a style of printer that you will have seen a lot, and while it's incredibly fast the technology behind it ...

Belpre resident Ka’Niyah Ford, 17, uses a tool to program a 3D printer during West Virginia University at Parkersburg’s Teen 3D Printing Academy Saturday. (Photo by Michelle Dillon) 3D ...