How I Use My 3D Printer to Make Custom Adaptive Tools

For the disabled community, 3D printing is far more than a nerdy hobby—it can give you tailor-made tools that transform daily tasksThe author, who has a disability that limits the use of her ...
Tech Xplore

Open-source software allows for efficient 3D printing with multiple materials

A new open-source tool is reshaping how engineers design multi-material objects. Charles Wade, a Ph.D. student in the ...
The Fabricator

How to 3D-print press brake tools

To create functional press brake tools, prioritizing wall thickness over infill can be more effective. Thicker walls offer ...

3D printing explained: How to get started with 3D printing as a hobby

A few hours at a tech launch can change how you look at the future. I realized that recently, standing amid rows of humming ...
The Conversation

Need a DIY project? Here’s how to modify a 3D printer to make food or ceramics – new research

This research was funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EP/N024818/1). The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships ...
CNN

3D printing for beginners: A how-to guide

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? Justifying the purchase of a 3D ...