We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Over the years, 3D printing has gone from an expensive industrial process to something anyone can do right in their home. It's the perfect ...

3D printing technology is a total game-changer. What was a very niche and experimental thing to do a few years ago has now become a full-blown hobby for many people around the globe. You don't need to ...

Almost everybody has a junk drawer — home to random cables, screws, oversized spoons, matchboxes, and foreign currency coins. It's where you put things that just don't belong anywhere else, either ...

Boring 3D prints like brackets, clips, spacers, and replacement parts can make a printer feel more useful than flashy novelty models.

A boy working at a computer beside a 3D printer - Annastills/Getty Images It's amazing how quickly an idea or file can turn into something tangible thanks to FDM and resin 3D printers. There are some ...

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 ...

For modeling software, I use Solidworks. It is the easiest 3D CAD package I have used, but I might be biased since I have been using it professionally for 15 years now. Click to expand... SW is great ...

It's amazing how quickly an idea or file can turn into something tangible thanks to FDM and resin 3D printers. There are some brilliant community models available for free (not for commercial use), ...