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 ...

3D prints destined for presentation need smooth surfaces, and that usually means sanding. [Uncle Jessy] came across an idea he decided to try out for himself: spraying Bondo spot putty onto a 3D print ...

Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

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, ...

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 ...

Although not the first multi-head 3D printer, it's certainly the smallest, cheapest and most accessible. Print speeds all around are exceptionally fast, and whilst there are a few quirks due to the ...

The founding story of 3D printer maker Creality 3D Technology Co. is grounded in China's love affair with cutting costs to the bone. The company's four co-founders first met at a 3D trade show where ...

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--An affiliate of the US industrial technology investor Anzu Partners has been approved by a US court to acquire EnvisionTec GmbH (“EnvisionTec”), which provides customers, ...

WENZHOU, China, Aug. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QIDI, a leader in desktop 3D printing innovation, today officially unveiled its latest flagship model — QIDI Q2, an entry-level 3D printer designed ...