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 ...

Like Wi-Fi routers, people typically only pay attention to their printer when it isn’t working. If that sounds relatable, chances are you’ve never used a 3D printer. SKIP AHEAD The best 3D printers | ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Carolyn Schwaar is a tech journalist and editor at All3DP Magazine. Nearly a million desktop 3D printers priced under $2,500 were ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. 3D printing is a fun hobby to get into. Crafting figurines, useful tools, and other knickknacks on the fly is a pretty appealing prospect for ...

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A 3D printer printing a cup lit by RGB lighting. - Jakub Zerdzicki/Getty Images 3D printing is in the middle of a transition period from a novelty hobby into a serious home manufacturing solution.

Perhaps one of the oldest dreams of a science-fiction future is the ability to create something where once there was nothing. If we could create solid, stable objects out of thin air, the idea of ...

Still using the same basic plastic for all your 3D prints? Discover the ultimate upgrades you actually need for stronger, ...

From springs and bearings to musical instruments.