In this video, Joel Telling, the 3D Printing Nerd, prints a repair part for a Playmobil trainset, part of an annual holiday display. He shares his lifelong passion for collecting Playmobil toys and ...

3D printing has risen from obscurity to become a mainstream technology in the past decade. Yet, unless you have actually had hands-on experience with the equipment used to achieve it, you might not ...

Perhaps one of the oldest dreams of a science-fiction future is the ability to create something where once there was nothing. If we could create solid, stable objects out of thin air, the idea of ...

3D printing creates solid objects from the additive process of layering plastics, metal, wood, synthetic fibers, and more. You can 3D-print your own designs using a ...

If you want to delve into the emerging ecosystem of 3D printing and own a Mac, iPhone, or iPad, here's what you need to know before you take your first foray and print your first test boat. A natural ...

In recent years, consumer 3D printing has entered the mainstream, attracting users from diverse fields. With so many models and features available, choosing one can feel overwhelming for beginners. In ...

When used with purpose, 3D printing transforms from a common classroom tool into a launchpad for student discovery and ...

Anyone who watched the animated version of The Grinch during Christmas knows how the scamp ended up with a creature to pull his sleigh. “If I can’t find a reindeer, I’ll make one instead,” he mused, ...

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