As impressive as the 3D printing process is, it can also be a bit time consuming. You are creating something out of nothing after all, and your printer needs to dispense and layer every square inch of ...

Use a brim or raft. These are slicer settings that add extra material around the base of your print to help it stick to the ...

Makers are using 3D printing to create woodworking drill guides and jigs with enhanced strength by optimizing print settings and choosing suitable materials. Key factors include wall loop count, ...

The technology continues to evolve, but 3D printing is still mostly used for creating prototypes or parts that won’t have to endure tremendous stresses or rigorous wear and tear. That might not always ...

A Dutch company has developed technology for 3D printing floors in an endless variety of colours and patterns. Aectual uses huge robotic 3D printers to create the framework for its sustainable floors, ...

African pottery is an age-old craft that reflects the continent's rich cultural heritage. However, with the advent of 3D ...

At last, a use for that industrial knitting machine you bought at a yard sale! Carnegie Mellon researchers have created a method that generates knitting patterns for arbitrary 3D shapes, opening the ...