Quick note on legality: If you choose to rip 3D models from your video games and print them, make sure you’re just printing them for yourself, not to sell.

Rapid prototyping Most current 3D printers are used for rapid prototyping. Whether used to print functionally accurate models, or to create parts that then can be used to create molds for cast ...

Please ensure your 3D model meets the following printer-specific requirements: File Format— Your 3D model file must be saved in STL (binary.stl) format. Make sure to export your design in "millimeters ...

Before printing anything, you need a 3D model of the object you’re trying to create. The computer model is then "sliced," essentially dividing it into hundreds (or potentially thousands) of layers.

As the cost of 3D printers tumbles, ... In 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, a 3D computer model is transformed into a physical object layer by layer, ...

Two new 3D printer models, the $599 Polaroid PlaySmart 3D and $499 Sculpto 3D, have just landed in stores and are exclusive to Joann in the US. These are both mid-priced printers, not as ...

Most 3D printers start at $1,000 and can be as expensive as $5,000. And even then, they're not always as easy to use and don't offer features as good as those of the Da Vinci Jr.