Researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) developed a new 3D printing approach for metal ...

We break down the pros and cons of the various types of 3D printing materials, from PETG to TPU, to help you figure out which filament is best for your prints. Since 2004, I have worked on PCMag’s ...

3D printers are more accessible in 2026, especially for users who want to explore 3D printing for beginners without spending heavily on advanced equipment. Modern cheap 3D printers and budget 3D ...

Already own a 3D printer? Discover how a 3D pen serves as a vital post-processing tool for makers, or as a low-cost entry ...

For a couple of years now, I’ve been trying to find an excuse to buy a decent 3D printer. Friends and fellow Ars staffers who had them would gush about them at every opportunity, talking about how ...

There's something incredibly satisfying about finding a cool 3D print project on sites like Thingiverse and turning digital 3D models into a physical object — but that satisfaction can come with a ...

James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

“One small s-curve deposited in steel on the ISS, one giant leap for in-orbit manufacturing.” First metal 3D printing in space. In an echo of Neil Armstrong’s famous declaration as he stepped onto the ...