James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

3D printing has been around since the 1980s and is now accessible more than ever. The U.S. Department of Energy says in an article, “3D printing has the potential to revolutionize manufacturing, ...

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, has emerged as a groundbreaking technology that is transforming the way we ...

It seems like something straight out of sci-fi film. A rocket jetting into space, having been made entirely by a 3D printer. Sadly this time the project didn’t quite hit the heights. Three minutes ...

So, you got a 3D printer for the holidays, and you’re excited to dive in. Chances are, you’re not sure where to begin. What can you print? What’s fun? What’s useful? Justifying the purchase of a 3D ...

They're not your granddad's daisy wheel printer or your mom's dot matrix. In fact, they bear little resemblance to today's document or photo printers, which can only print in boring old two dimensions ...

LiDAR is a powerful tool for mapping terrain, and it can also be integrated into 3D printing. Learn about it here!

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 ...