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 ...

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, has emerged as a groundbreaking technology that is transforming the way we ...

It’s been a while since 3D printers became available and started allowing people to create 3D objects in the real world right from their own home. If you’re interested in getting a rundown of what 3D ...

It may seem distinctly low-tech compared to some of the many technology trends I write about, but 3D and 4D printing will have very wide applications – and could be particularly powerful when combined ...

D printers have gained momentum and revolutionized traditional printing over the past few years. Unlike 2D printers, these ...

Of course, 3D printers aren't solely for hobbyists and/or those looking to make a suit of armor for their cats. On a professional level, the scale of the projects that can be completed through 3D ...

Making parts for a jet engine using a 3D printer is – despite what you may hear – not cheap. The powder used by the printer to build up the part – layer by microscopic layer – is expensive, and the 3D ...

Dutch firms are betting that hulls made with 3D printing machines will mean cheaper boats.

As the name suggests, 3D-printed meat or 3D meat is a type of cultured meat that’s created or grown in a lab using high-end ...

Oak Ridge National Laboratory advances in 3D printing nuclear reactor components, potentially enhancing safety and efficiency ...