D printing isn't just a hobby for me. I've been using it to make useful tools and accessories around my home for years. Here's how.

Even if you grew up before 3D printers existed, you'll likely be surprised by how many DIY gadgets were precursors to the ...

3D printers are excellent devices to be familiar with if you're a hobbyist, but they can also help bring in a little income ...

Having an enclosure around an FDM 3D printer is generally a good idea, even when printing only with PLA, as it keeps the noise in, and the heat (and smell, with ABS) inside. With all the available ...

Freelance writer Amanda C. Kooser covers gadgets and tech news with a twist for CNET. When not wallowing in weird gear and iPad apps for cats, she can be found tinkering with her 1956 DeSoto. Fancy, ...

Forget printing plastic action figures, scientists at Princeton have built a 3D printer that makes quantum dot LEDs from scratch. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new ...

Custom AI-based software subsequently analyzes the two-dimensional images, and uses the information to create a 3D computer model for an artificial joint which is specifically suited to that finger.

From a Duke dorm room to locker rooms across the country, a Durham company is using custom 3D-printed braces to help injured ...

If you own a 3D printer, you might be tempted to try some unique projects. However, you should avoid these items due to ...

Engineers developed a procedure to 3D print a soft and flexible replica of a patient's heart. These models could help doctors tailor treatments, such as aortic valves, to an individual patient. No two ...

Japan’s first two-floor, 3D-printed reinforced concrete house has been completed in Miyagi Prefecture, meeting the government ...