When you’re getting ready to purchase something as expensive as a 3D printer, you definitely want to make sure you know what you’re getting into. While 3D printers certainly aren’t considered cheap, ...

Cheap 3D printers have had a bad rap. Seen as toys for enthusiasts, most work by squeezing melted plastic filament through a thin nozzle (Fused Filament Fabrication, or FFF), producing what is often ...

People are exploring the use of 3-D printing for wide-ranging applications, including manufacturing, medical devices, fashion and even food. But one of the most efficient forms of 3D printing suffers ...

3D printers are ubiquitous now, but they’re still prohibitively expensive for some people. Some printers cost thousands, but even more inexpensive options aren’t exactly cheap. [Daniel] decided that ...

MakerBot has unveiled a new 3D printer which makes 3D printing more affordable for today's enthusiast. Speaking at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2014, MakerBot founder Bre Pettis announced the ...

I've been in the 3D printing hobby for a long time. Back then, you had a choice between industrial machines that cost more than your car or hacked-together machines built by hobbyists from assorted ...

New Report Examines 2025 Bulk Pricing for Quality 3D Printer Filament A recently compiled review summarizes bulk pricing ...

Making a very simple prosthetic arm can cost $1,000 for the materials alone. But 3D scanning and printing can shrink the cost to as little as $4. In Guatemala, where some families might earn $50 in a ...