Imagine if you could "print" a tiny skyscraper using DNA instead of steel. That’s what researchers at Columbia and Brookhaven ...

The result is the DIY Embroidery Machine V2 which leverages 3D printed parts and common components such as an Arduino and stepper drivers for an economical DIY solution.

The key factor for bringing 3D printing into the machine-shop ROI mix is that desktop 3D printers are designed to make it hassle-free to create plastic parts.

Are direct energy 3D printing metal processes right for you? Find out by checking out some of the design criteria.

With a 3D printer that costs less than $3,000, you can start your own mini manufacturing operation -- and use open source software to create surprisingly complex designs The thrill of 3D printing ...

3D printing socks isn’t really a thing yet. You’d end up with scratchy plastic garments that irritate your feet no end. You can easily 3D print all kinds of nifty little mechanisms, tho… ...

Similar to 3D printing, it has gone through a drop in price and rise in ease of use in recent years. Other Machine CEO Danielle Applestone mostly sees her customers using Othermills for prototyping.

3D printing is profoundly changing not just how we make things, but how we design them as well. As well as saving materials, time, water and waste, it is also opening up possibilities for new ...

Cricut's example is just one of the ways that 3D printing can become more accessible to women. While there are plenty of accessories to make your Cricut do more, it isn't a tinkerers machine. It's ...

Additionally, the 3D Printed Rope Maker can be a valuable educational tool. It provides a hands-on way to learn about the principles of rope making, mechanical engineering, and 3D printing.

Doritos has traded in so-called “3D” chips since the mid-nineties, but there’s nothing particularly advanced about those cheese-dusted triangular snacks. However, as 3D printing technology ...

Snapmaker on the other hand is known for its innovative and best-selling Artisan 3-in-1 3D printer that combines printing, laser engraving, and CNC carving into one machine using a modular quick ...