Every parent knows two things: Kids need new toys because they bore easily, and kids get bored of those brand-new toys very, very quickly. As frustrating as it can be for parents, there’s a good ...

For anyone considering a 3D printer as a holiday gift this year, it’s a great idea — but one that requires more thought than ...

Over the past decade, 3D printing has captured the imagination of the general public, engineers, and environmental visionaries. It has been hailed as both a revolution in manufacturing and an ...

A Dutch contracting firm hopes to replace the construction crew with a flexible 3D printer mated with robotics from the auto industry. The 3D Builder "building machine" will start by creating a 1:4 ...

Silicon Valley first received its name some 50 years ago in reference to a robust STEM research base housed in the area, but today it is home to the some of the most powerful, innovative upstarts in ...

Back in 2013, Dutch architect Janjaap Ruijssenaars of Universe Architecture revealed an ambitious goal: to 3D-print a house in the shape of a Möbius strip. Ruijssenaars has taken another step towards ...

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 ...

Will we see innovation and investment in 3D printing begin to slide? Printable guns, the use of 3D printing techniques to encourage the rapid growth of stem cells and the European Space Agency's plans ...

The 3D printer has rapidly evolved from specialized industrial equipment to a popular household device that millions of people now own. This remarkable shift reflects how accessible and practical 3D ...