Beyond the ever-dropping cost of 3D printers themselves, one of the biggest perceived barriers of entry to 3D printing is the supposed difficulty of the design process. And, make no mistake: if you're ...

For decades 3D printing has been available in some form, but it wasn’t until the likes of MakerBot and other startups who began producing affordable hardware for the hobby to really take off. In the ...

If you follow the desktop 3D printer market, it probably won’t surprise you to hear that nearly every 3D printer on display at the inaugural East Coast RepRap Festival (ERRF) was made in China. Even ...

Have you ever looked at a hot glue gun and wondered if it could do more than just stick things together? What if it could actually create something entirely new, layer by layer, just like a 3D printer ...

Pune: 3D printing may have revolutionised the world of manufacturing, designing and prototyping, but it is now gaining popularity among hobbyists experimenting at home. Students, young professionals ...

3D printers are becoming more affordable and ever more sophisticated –and now they’re being used to make women’s shoes, futuristic textiles and even pieces of furniture. Most of us are impressed if ...

The demand for 3D printers is on the rise. But, if you don't have access to one, 3D printing can seem expensive and inefficient, holding back your design. Fortunately, out of this need is growing new ...