3D models, especially ones not designed for 3d printing can be incredibly complex, with hidden geometry that makes 3D printing them slow going. Here are a few simple tricks to help you ...

Things to Consider Before You Print Before you pick a place that’s going to make your 3D object, you need a 3D model to actually print.

If you’re using a 3D printer, you’ll need something to print. There are a wide variety of 3D-printable models to choose from online, but if you want to make something truly your own, you’ll ...

Learn how to design and 3D print with Tinkercad in this beginner-friendly guide. Step-by-step tips to turn your ideas into tangible creations.

I made some mistakes learning how to use the $300 Elegoo Centauri Carbon 3D printer, but it didn't take me long to make my first part.

Other excellent resources for sourcing downloadable 3D models or creating step-by-step 3D printing projects can be found at Pinshape, 3DShook, Sketchfab, Turbosquid or Wevolver.

Before you even touch a printer, you'll need a design—a precise computer-generated model that will tell the printer what to make.

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 ...

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.

A new MIT toolkit blends eco-friendly filaments with strong plastics, making 3D printing greener without losing strength.