For anyone getting annoyed at how long their 3D printed project is taking, this simple pattern update could help speed up the ...

Downstairs in the Industry Technology Education Center building, there are over a dozen 3D printers that are free to use for students who are members of the 3D printing club, or who are taking ...

A rule you can follow and use every time you print.

It is a fact of life that 3D printed parts from an FDM (fused deposition modeling) printer have weaknesses where the layers join. Some of this is due to voids and imperfect layer bonding, but you can ...

We know you’ve seen them: the time-lapses that show a 3D print coming together layer-by-layer without the extruder taking up half the frame. It takes a little extra work compared to just pointing a ...

3D printing has changed the world since its inception, influencing everything from simple plastic prototypes to sophisticated, life-saving medical implants. It began in the 1980s as a way to fuel a ...

While 3D printing is often touted as a way to make housing more affordable, its current costs tell a different story. However ...

Imagine holding a 3D-printed part in your hands, marveling at its intricate design, only to have it snap under pressure due to weak layer adhesion. This is the frustrating reality of anisotropic ...

Thanks to an innovative extension to 3D printing, researchers can create high-performance, low-weight “unbuildable” RF structures that combine dielectrics and patterned conductors. The benefits and ...

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

If you've just started 3D printing as a hobby, you're probably comparing the various filament types, but does the brand ...