The Wild West era of 3D printing, which early adopters like me have enjoyed for so long, is fading away. But as the industry ...

Using 3D printing in everyday work, producing tools, fixtures, and lab components on demand — instead of relying on long ...

A few years ago, 3D printing sounded like science fiction. Today, there are thousands of beginner-friendly designs perfect for learning the basics.

Blakely Adler bought his first 3D printer when he was 10 years old. Now, he's making strides as a young entrepreneur in Lane County.

You also can 3D-print tools when teaching new operators, or in situations where manufacturing speed or safety matters more ...

Origami has become known as a miracle technique for designers. Elegant compliant mechanisms can leverage the material ...

If you were expecting 2025 to be the year we finally got Star Trek replicators in our kitchens, I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but we aren't quite there yet. 2025 wasn't a landmark year for ...

Professors Guillermo Ameer and Cheng Sun contributed to work that points to a new approach for heart bypass grafts.

Chinese firms are accused of stealing US designs, but consumers, who prioritize low prices and innovation, don't seem to mind ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Since 3D printers debuted in the 1980s, the devices have been used ...

Editor’s Note: December 10, 2025: We’ve reviewed these selections to ensure they are available and competitively priced. To further update our coverage, with a focus on ease-of-use, we’ve called in ...

PLA (polylactic acid) has become the lowest common denominator in FDM 3D printing, offering decent performance while being not very demanding on the printer. That said, it’s often noted that the ...