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 ...

Using a mixture of different materials in 3D printing has been difficult for the user end, requiring basically knowledge of programming and specific training, but new software developed by MIT’s ...

3D printers are affordable enough that almost anyone can buy one, but should you? Before you dive in, here's what to consider—about materials, possible uses, software, and much more. Since 2004, I ...

Matthew Yglesias is on vacation. Lego is thriving over its competitors, and 3D printing may have just crossed a critical threshold. Here’s how they’re related. When I was in middle school, a friend ...

If you want to delve into the emerging ecosystem of 3D printing and own a Mac, iPhone, or iPad, here's what you need to know before you take your first foray and print your first test boat. A natural ...

This file type includes high resolution graphics and schematics when applicable. Currently the third most-popular 3D printer in the U.S., the $1,599 H-Series printer from Afinia, a division of ...