Before you even touch a printer, you'll need a design—a precise computer-generated model that will tell the printer what to make.

While there are 3D printers that actually will create chocolate creations and three-dimensional models of the Captain's chair, 3D printing does have production constraints and design limitations.

Why it made the cut: It takes a little more setup than some other models, but it’s a near ideal mix of features and value for beginners. The new iteration of this Creality 3D printer includes ...

These videos illustrate the science of flight, process of design and 3D modeling as well a basic introduction to animation, gaming and 3D printing.

If you’re moving beyond foam board wings, 3D printing is an excellent way to create an accurate airfoil, and [Tom Stanton] provides us with an excellent guide to modeling wing sections for easy ...

Learn what a 3D printer is, how it works, and how much it costs. 3D printing is helpful for personal use, prototyping and manufacturing.

As the cost of 3D printers tumbles, researchers have begun using them to make everything from bespoke equipment for experiments to realistic models of human organs.

His new project, called Plan B, is an open source 3D printer that lets you print solid plastic objects by binding a thin layer of plastic powder with an old printer head. How does it work?

Standard 3D printing simply can't reproduce the level of detail on models. The Elegoo Mars 5 is the latest and greatest, but at this price the Mars 4 is the better budget machine.

In the world of the best budget 3D printers, one way to find a great bargain is the hot model of yesteryear that still works well today. One such printer is the Flashforge Adventurer 3, one of the ...