3D printing has emerged over the past four decades to become a major cornerstone of the fourth industrial revolution. Today, affordable desktop 3D printers are used by hobbyists worldwide, with 3D ...

Depending on where you live, accessing a 3D printer might be simpler than you expect. A nearby public library should be your ...

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing or digital fabrication technology, creates physical objects through precise layer-by-layer deposition of material directly from a computer-aided ...

We have all spent a wasted day shopping, or worse, regretting our purchases. You often can’t find a pair of jeans that fit perfectly or a lamp that matches the fuchsia stripes on your wall. Wouldn’t ...

The potential for 3D printing and additive manufacturing is so profound that it could disrupt manufacturing as we know it. The most obvious change will be in local production, which could replace or ...

Of course, 3D printers aren't solely for hobbyists and/or those looking to make a suit of armor for their cats. On a professional level, the scale of the projects that can be completed through 3D ...

Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. The 3D printing industry is valued at more than $17 billion ...

For a long time, 3D printing has been predominantly male. That's changing, though, and it's for the better. James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s.

A decade ago, I traded in my smartphone for a 3D printer. It was clunky and needed constant tinkering, but I was hooked. What started as hours of trial and error soon ...