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James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

More affordable than ever, 3D printers are booming for personal, professional, and educational use. We've been testing them ...

We tested two professional-end desktop 3D printers in an out-of-the-box, head-to-head trial to print the same design. We chose a custom-created bracelet from design studio Nervous System ...

Why tolerances matter: Even a 0.3 mm deviation can ruin mechanical assemblies, making accurate design gaps essential for functional 3D prints. Designing for fit: Different fits—press, snap, transition ...

Save the filament for something useful instead.

The highly mechanical world of 3D printers hasn’t traditionally been welcoming to beginners. Most kits require you to assemble dozens of complex pieces which creates a time-consuming initial setup.

AIM3D GmbH (Rostock, Germany) is a spin-off company from the University of Rostock with the aim to drastically reduce the cost of the additive manufacturing (AM) of metal parts. In cooperation with ...

Learn the major warning signs that your 3D printer may need replacement, from poor print quality to constant freezing and ...