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 ...

One of the best ways to learn about what 3D printing can do is by researching real-life applications on the technology. Below are 6 creative examples of 3D printing uses: 1.) 3D Printed Organs ...

PLA filament is a great low-temperature printing filament that's easy to use, non-toxic, and suitable for beginners as well ...

The PBS series Off Book considers the impact of this much-hyped technology. 3D printing, futuristic name notwithstanding, is a pretty simple phenomenon: the conversion of a digital file into a ...

The company already possesses technology (such as Kinect vision) that could simplify 3D printing technology. It’s role as a facilitator enables Microsoft to be an active player in this space ...

Scientists at Cornell have created a 3D printing process that can help improve superconductor performance with ...

Matteo Di Paola, CEO and co-founder of Servati, talks to us about how it produces designer sneakers that are 3D-printed and ...

But before each home has its own 3D printer, the technology is poised to dramatically impact how the industries we depend on manufacture the gadgets -- and everything else -- we know and love.

While 3D printing is clearly tech's 'next big thing,' it still has several important factors holding it back from mass adoption. Here are the major obstacles.