3D printers are affordable enough that almost anyone can buy one, but should you? Before you dive in, here's what to consider—about materials, possible uses, software, and much more.

Not only is 3D printing a hobby in itself, some of the kits can be expanded upon with prints made from that very same printer. They don't have to be, of course, but a small plastic manufacturing ...

Entry-level 3D printers can cost upward of $300 for the most basic models, and people new to printing can find thousands of models on websites like Printables and MyMiniFactory.

University of Queensland researchers have developed an affordable, open-source DNA measurement tool that can be built using a ...

Most 3D printers come with a pretty basic filament holder — often little more than a bar to hang the spool on. [Ivan Miranda]’s 3D printers run bigger spools than most, though, so he ha… ...

FDM is the most widely used 3D printer technology whilst resin-based printers are for SLA, MSLA, and DLP devices. More below on the basics of each and differences between the two, so you can pick ...

Prusa Mini+ 3D printer review: Price and availability The Prusa Mini+ comes in two versions: a semi-assembled kit for $459 and a complete, start-from-scratch kit for $429.