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?

A 3D printer turns digital designs into physical objects using a variety of substances, from plastic to ceramic to something that kind of looks like wood. Before you even touch a printer, you'll ...

How do you 3D-print without a 3D printer? If you don't own a 3D printer, you can still 3D print any 3D model you found through a database or designed through a software tool.

How to Start 3D Printing Your Own Products Many creators turn to printing on demand (POD) to get their products into customers’ hands quickly and affordably.

Fusion Deposition Modeling (FDM): FDM uses a simple nozzle to extra plastic filaments, which cool down into the 3D printed shape. This is the cheapest version of 3D printing, and the kind ...

Concluding The Drive's Great Maverick 3D Print-Off, Peter Holderith and Rob Stumpf show how to get started on your own 3D printing journey.

These days, top consumer models can retail for as little as $200. To better understand how 3D printers work and the best ones to buy, we spoke with 3D printing experts.

There is a big difference between a 3D model and a 3D model designed for 3D printing. 3D printing a model requires a lot of specific parameters on the model to be exact for the print to succeed ...

There are many 3D printing services–all with varying services, quality, turnaround times and pricing so we found the best 3D printing services.

New print jobs How 3D printing is personalizing health care Prosthetics are becoming increasingly affordable and accessible thanks to 3D printers.

The models of a patient's vascular system help surgeons better prepare for delicate operations for stroke, aneurysms and heart failure.

How do 3D printers work? What's the impact on our economy? How expensive are they compared to traditional manufacturing? We take a three-dimensional look at the world of additive manufacturing.