If you're in the market for a beginner or low-cost 3D printer, there's reason to be happy. Even if robust capabilities are what you're after, you may pay less than you expect, because many ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Abstract: This article proposes an enhanced gesture recognition system based on inductive sensors for accurately recognizing American Sign Language (ASL) hand gestures. In this system, conductive ...

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 ...

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 ...

Abstract: Passive wireless sensors with the capability of mutliparameter measurement have valued industrial applications for monitoring mechanical structure operating parameters in harsh or ...

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 ...