You can see more great feature articles in the latest issue of our monthly digital edition. 3D printing dates to the 1990s. The earliest 3D printers were designed for rapid prototyping for industry.

Personal 3D printers have become more accessible than ever, with various brands offering all kinds of models. Even if you can ...

Murray Leinster’s short story Things Pass By, published in 1945, includes what may be the first description of 3D printers: But this constructor is both efficient and flexible. I feed magnetronic ...

Thinking about diving into the exciting world of 3D printing? You’re not alone! While the possibilities are endless, the learning curve and technical jargon can ...

3D printing has been used to create car parts, smartphone cases, fashion accessories, medical equipment and artificial organs. Charles "Chuck" Hull created the first functional 3D printer in 1984 and ...

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ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. (Oct. 3, 2012) -- When you walk into this research lab you hear the overpowering hum of massive machines with robotic parts swinging past viewing windows as technicians ...

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Color 3D printing has gone mainstream, and we expect more than one hacker will be unpacking one over the holidays. If you ...

Now that 3D printers are cheaper to produce, experts predict it won't be long before they are common in our homes. Even today, more companies realize the potential for 3D-printed applications in their ...