James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

Three-dimensional modeling sits at the heart of modern design, engineering, and fabrication. Yet for blind and low-vision ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Since 3D printers debuted in the 1980s, the devices have been used ...

Today's affordable 3D printers will surprise you: You can get a smooth-working machine with useful features once reserved for high-end models. Starting at just $250, these are the top budget ...

In this post, we are going to discuss the best free 3D file viewer software for Windows 11/10. Using these free software, you can easily view a variety of 3D files. Some of the commonly supported 3D ...

This is an updated version of a story first published on Oct. 8, 2023. The original video can be viewed here. There was a time when futurists were predicting that the advent of 3D printing was going ...

I am used to the blender navigation style and find it difficult to switch back and forth between openscad and the blender 3D navigation. For example, in blender orbiting and panning is done via the ...

OpenSCAD is soon to have color capabilities. If you’re not familiar with OpenSCAD, it’s a popular open-source 3D modelling tool with a difference: instead of working visually, you “program” the design ...

Paint 3D was going to replace Paint at one point, and now it’s being deprecated. Paint 3D was going to replace Paint at one point, and now it’s being deprecated. is a senior editor and author of ...

GEORGETOWN, Texas, Aug 8 (Reuters) - As with any desktop 3D printer, the Vulcan printer pipes layer by layer to build an object – except this printer is more than 45 feet (13.7 m) wide, weighs 4.75 ...

We break down the pros and cons of the various types of 3D printing materials, from PETG to TPU, to help you figure out which filament is best for your prints. Since 2004, I have worked on PCMag’s ...