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 ...

The rise of the consumer 3D printer has yielded amazing devices for designers, engineers, hobbyists, tinkerers, and schools alike. I've been reviewing 3D printers for PCMag since the first widely ...

More affordable than ever, 3D printers are booming for personal, professional, and educational use. Here's everything to know before you buy one, along with the top models from our hands-on testing.

Today's affordable 3D printers will surprise you: You can get a smooth-working machine with useful features once reserved for high-end models. Starting at just $250, these are the top budget ...

QIDI has launched the QIDI Q2, a compact yet powerful 3D printer designed to bring professional-grade performance to beginners and hobbyists. At just $499, this model stands out as one of the most ...

Stratasys is an American manufacturer of industrial 3D printing solutions based in Rehovot, Israel. It is one of the pioneers in the additive manufacturing market today, with a worldwide presence and ...

Modern multi-material printers certainly have their advantages, but all that purging has a way to add up to oodles of waste. Tool-changing printers offer a way to do multi-material prints without the ...

Color gradient filament is fun stuff to play with. It lets you make 3D prints that slowly fade from one color to another along the Z-axis. [David Gozzard] wanted to do some printing with this effect, ...

Wired printers have their charm and are usually easy to set up. You don’t need to be around the printer if you are connected on the same network. In this post, we ...

A superintendent at a Pennsylvania school is helping to reduce costs for families with students interested in playing a musical instrument. Once a popular choice, the violin can cost hundreds of ...