Today's affordable 3D printers will surprise you: You can get a smooth-working machine with useful features once reserved for high-end models. Starting at just $250, these are the top budget ...

I’ve been deep into the 3D printing world for years now, and there’s still nothing quite like watching an idea come to life layer by layer. Designing custom game pieces, fixing things around the house ...

The Creality K2 Pro strikes an impressive balance between speed, automation and print quality at a price that undercuts many ...

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If you've just started 3D printing as a hobby, you're probably comparing the various filament types, but does the brand ...

Here on Earth, being able to 3D print replacement parts is handy, but rarely necessary. If you’ve got a broken o-ring, printing one out is just saving you a trip to the hardware store. But on the Moon ...

Recently a team from the University of California, Berkeley sent a new 3D printer to space on a Virgin Galactic mission. The printer, called SpaceCAL and designed specifically for microgravity ...

AI models are designing new metal alloys that have been 3D-printed and tested in the lab. The results are then fed back into the AI to accelerate alloy discovery.

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 ...