For past me, the idea of 3D printing — just the mention of it, the sound of the words — always conjured up images of stuff like Tom Cruise and his wee red balls in Minority Report. I know, the 'precog ...

The coolest stories from the hacker community this year are the rapid manufacturing efforts that have gone on in response to COVID-19. But [Mark Rehorst], frequently featured on these pages for his ...

Al and I were talking on the podcast today about a sweet 3D printed wide-format camera build, and we got to musing on why we 3D-print. For Al, it’s an opportunity to experiment with 3D printing ...

From fidget spinners to key holders, spiral vases to a Marvel Ironman mask, finding cool things to 3D print is easy and readily available on the web. It may be too easy. While this column usually ...

3D printing continues to gain ground among those who can afford to make use of the tech, but is it safe to use 3d-printed items when preparing food?

3D printing is a great way to create something truly personal, make your awesome ideas reality, or just make perfect replacements for broken parts or components. If you’re stumped for ideas though, ...

Researchers at the University of Washington have created a range of 3D-printed plastic objects that can communicate with a router even though they're not connected to the internet and don't contain ...

I don’t think I’ve ever been asked “Can I try on your shoes?” But at CES 2026, people stopped me on the street, the show floor, and in meeting rooms to take a look at the trainers on my feet. Why? I ...

While 3D printing has mostly involved plastic so far, future materials, including one harder than steel, could make a huge ...