Selecting the right 3D modeling software is a pivotal step for anyone venturing into 3D printing, with options ranging from beginner-friendly Tinkercad to advanced tools like Fusion, Onshape, and ...

A 3D printer printing a cup lit by RGB lighting. - Jakub Zerdzicki/Getty Images 3D printing is in the middle of a transition period from a novelty hobby into a serious home manufacturing solution.

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 ...

A new open-source tool is reshaping how engineers design multi-material objects. Charles Wade, a fourth-year PhD student in the Department of Computer Science at CU Boulder, has created a design ...

3D printing is in the middle of a transition period from a novelty hobby into a serious home manufacturing solution. Early adoption was helped along by some of the best sites for free 3D printing ...