‘Multi-material manufacturing using 3D printing is still in its infancy. The lack of material combinations is the biggest challenge preventing a breakthrough for this technology. “MADE-3D” should ...

Canadian researchers have developed a new 3D printing method called blurred tomography that can rapidly produce microlenses with commercial-level optical quality. The new method may make it easier and ...

Scientists combine materials science invention with newly developed 3D printing technology. Components made of highly transparent glass can be manufactured in just a few minutes and with great ...

Researchers have developed a new 3D printing method called blurred tomography that can rapidly produce microlenses with commercial-level optical quality. The new method may make it easier and faster ...

It may be convenient to leave your 3D printer on all the time, but that's usually a bad idea. Here's how often you should ...

If you're totally over how long it takes your 3D printer to finish a job, there's an easy solution for that – but it's only ...

This photo shows an example of a 3D printed miniaturized quadrupole mass filter. They can be fabricated in a matter of hours for a few dollars. Mass spectrometers, devices that identify chemical ...

Functional prints are useful, but some household repairs are too risky for 3D printed parts, especially around weight, water, and heat.

In this era of cheap turn-key machines, the idea of actually building your own desktop 3D printer might seem odd to some. But if you’re looking for a challenge, and want to end up with a printer that ...

On March 26, 2020, the US Food and Drug Administration issued FAQs on 3D printing of medical devices, accessories, components and parts during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. While the use of 3D ...