So, you got a 3D printer for the holidays, and you’re excited to dive in. Chances are, you’re not sure where to begin. What can you print? What’s fun? What’s useful?

“3D printing provides an object with which the designer or customer gains a sense of reality,” says Steve Beaudet, a training specialist with SolidWorks, a company that makes 3D design software.

Learn how to design and 3D print with Tinkercad in this beginner-friendly guide. Step-by-step tips to turn your ideas into tangible creations.

You’ve probably heard of 3D printing—it’s a pretty hot topic these days. Only a few years ago, prohibitive equipment costs limited 3D printing to engineers and product designers with big-budgets for ...

This guide should help you learn about currently available 3D printing materials, including their properties and potential applications.

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.

If you’re moving beyond foam board wings, 3D printing is an excellent way to create an accurate airfoil, and [Tom Stanton] provides us with an excellent guide to modeling wing sections for easy ...