A new open-source tool is reshaping how engineers design multi-material objects. Charles Wade, a Ph.D. student in the ...

This course will demonstrate how to use 3D printing software to create digital designs that can be turned into physical objects. It will also demonstrate how 3D scanners work to turn physical objects ...

A few hours at a tech launch can change how you look at the future. I realized that recently, standing amid rows of humming ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Until recently, 3D printing companies have focused their efforts on showing manufacturers ...

What Is Slicer Software and How Does it Enable 3D Printing? 3D printing, a type of additive manufacturing, works by creating objects layer-by-layer based on a digital computer-aided design (CAD) model ...

Printing 3D models has become more affordable and accessible, enabling many to start personalized projects. That is why many beginners download ready-made models on free, open-source repositories.

With so many organizations around the globe adjusting their operations to meet sustainability goals, companies have begun looking for new ways to cut back on their environmental impact. As the ...

For the disabled community, 3D printing is far more than a nerdy hobby—it can give you tailor-made tools that transform daily tasksThe author, who has a disability that limits the use of her ...

3D Systems sells its Geomagic software portfolio to Hexagon for $123 million, refocusing on core 3D printing software platforms. 3D Systems has announced a definitive agreement to sell its Geomagic ...

Three-dimensional printing is transforming medical care, letting the health care field shift from mass-produced solutions to customized treatments tailored to each patient’s needs. For instance, ...