3D printing has emerged over the past four decades to become a major cornerstone of the fourth industrial revolution. Today, affordable desktop 3D printers are used by hobbyists worldwide, with 3D ...

If you’ve been designing parts for 3D printing, you probably have some tricks and standards for your designs. [Rahix] decided to write out a well-thought-out set of design rules for FDM prints, and we ...

The idea of FDM 3D printing using granules rather than filament is an appealing one: rather than having to wrangle spools of filament that need to adhere to strict dimensions and cannot be too ...

A good 3D printer no longer needs to cost a fortune to support multicolor printing. Here, we've picked five affordable ...

Whether you're a 3D printing novice or a pro, understanding the 45-degree rule is essential. Learn what it is and how to optimize with supports.

When it comes to choosing the best 3D printer, there’s a lot more options available on the market than there used to be. There are loads of companies out there making excellent 3D printers - both ...

The 3D printing industry is valued at more than $17 billion and it is expected to more than double that by 2026. There are many useful applications for 3D builds, from toys to prosthetics. But buying ...