AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands--Not long ago, I asked Scott Summit, a pioneer in using 3D printing in the design of custom prosthetics and an industrial design expert, who he would recommend I look into ...

In the past, 3D printing was just something we'd see scientists do in movies. But with time, the technology has permeated, evolving enough that there are more affordable machines sold commercially on ...

Watch the full process of creating a wearable custom shoe replica using a 3D printing pen in this visually engaging tutorial!

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 ...

[Matterhackers] has a nice video tutorial on using vacuum forming to create plastic items. Sure, you have a 3D printer, but vacuum forming has some advantages if you are making thin and flexible items ...

In one of our previous columns, we looked at the hardware revolution that is transforming the business and technology landscape. One of the most interesting and fastest-growing areas starting to hit ...

If you have come across the Raspberry Pi scanner before you might be interested to know that a second version has now been developed providing tutorials, 3D printing files and schematic’s as well as ...

It may seem distinctly low-tech compared to some of the many technology trends I write about, but 3D and 4D printing will have very wide applications – and could be particularly powerful when combined ...