FDM stands for fused deposition modeling, but what does that mean, and how does it differ from other 3D printing methods? Let ...

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The infill settings you use for your 3D prints can make or break them — literally. Let's talk about what infill does and how ...

Desktop 3D printers have come a long way over the past decade. They’re now affordable for almost anyone, capable of printing in many diverse materials, and offer a level of rapid prototyping and ...

Toner transfer is a commonly-used technique for applying text and images to flat surfaces such as PCBs, but anybody who has considered using the same method on 3D prints will have realized that the ...

A 3D printer can make a lot of fun stuff, and I’m not immune to that pull. I’ve printed the cute desk things, the novelty brackets, and the little objects that make visitors ask whether I made them ...

Developing new research equipment is often expensive and time-consuming. In his doctoral thesis, Daniel Nilsson at Umeå ...

Around 2015, the headlines and hysteria surrounding 3D printing reached a fever pitch. If you subscribed to the buzz—and so many of us did—the revolution was nigh. Our homes would soon be equipped ...

The retail giant is helping turn 3D-printed construction from an experiment into a commercial-scale business.

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Metal 3D printing is increasingly common. The new president of ATLIX Inc. in the U.S. reflects on how the company has changed since its divestment from TRUMPF.