If you’re interested in getting a rundown of what 3D printers are, how they work, how much they cost, and what you could do with them, you’ve come to the right place.

How does a 3D printer work? 3D printing is a type of additive manufacturing that uses material to build layers into 3D objects. Essentially it prints by adding material (usually a form of plastic ...

While most forms of 3D printing utilize simple plastic in one form or another, not all of them do. For example, the process of selective laser sintering, or SLS, makes use of powdered polymers.

Explore the mechanics of a 3D printer through detailed animations and explanations. This video reveals the fundamental ...

How Do 3D Printers Work and What Are They Used For? A three-dimensional printer converts a computer file into a three-dimensional object by layer by layer additive manufacturing techniques, which ...

3D printers might have originally been used to create prototypes and product models, but the industry is expanding to produce larger-scale products—and even medical devices.

U.S. Marines with I Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group, learn how to 3D print a castle during the Building Momentum Innovation Bootcamp at Camp Pendleton, California, Sept. 27, 2021. U.S ...

Fingerprinting in 3D printing could curb ghost guns, yet raises debates over privacy, regulation, and enforcement on personal ...

Digital manufacturing is increasingly being used to reduce waste, improve energy efficiency and enhance circularity of ...

Italian company Italdesign uses 3D printing in numerous automotive projects. To learn more, we interviewed the team!

Why it made the cut: It takes a little more setup than some other models, but it’s a near ideal mix of features and value for beginners. The new iteration of this Creality 3D printer includes ...