The Raspberry Pi is versatile, affordable, and packed with features that make it an excellent fit for 3D printing. You can ...

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, has been available for commercial use since 1986. Early on, 3D printing took on a hobbyist role. Now, however, industries have begun using additive ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. You can use your 3D printer to create custom outlet covers and light-switch plates. Printing your own allows you to match the style to the rest of ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With 3D printers becoming both more advanced and more consumer-friendly (sometimes both at the same time), it can be difficult to resist the ...

The idea of owning a 3D printer is exciting. The thought of bringing your ideas to life, layer by layer, has powerful appeal, especially when you see what others have made. But while 3D printing can ...

Of course, 3D printers aren't solely for hobbyists and/or those looking to make a suit of armor for their cats. On a professional level, the scale of the projects that can be completed through 3D ...

3D printing is all well and good for making low numbers of units, so long as they’re small enough to print in a reasonable time, but what if you want to go really big? Does a 35-hour print time sound ...

The building and construction sector is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases. The sawmills of Maine generate a lot of wood waste each year: 1 million tons to be exact. For years, it was just ...

The University of Maine just unveiled the world’s largest polymer 3D printer. The new printer, named Factory of the Future 1.0 (FoF 1.0), can print objects as large as 96 feet long by 32 feet wide by ...

Learn how print orientation impacts 3D-printed part strength and appearance. Explore strategies for better results in your designs.