When it comes to innovation, engineers have long proved to be brilliant copycats, drawing inspiration directly from nature.

Once the stuff of science fiction, 3D printers are now mainstream tools for creation and innovation. These devices, which transform digital blueprints into physical objects, have dramatically evolved ...

Imagine printing a nuclear reactor core — or nuclear fuel pellets — in 3D. It may sound far-fetched that 3D printing could create materials robust enough to withstand the extreme environment of a ...

Most people think of mosquitoes as pests, not as tools for next-generation micro-fabrication. Yet researchers at McGill University have shown that the proboscis of a deceased female mosquito can serve ...

Abstract: In graphical engineering, several challenges are encountered when attempting to improve students’ understanding of spatial vision. These challenges and motivation require adjustments to the ...

Apple has highlighted its use of 3D printing to make Apple Watch cases, to cut material use — and to enable a new, thin USB-C ...

Apple details how 3D-printed recycled titanium powers Apple Watch Series 11 and Ultra 3, cutting material use by 50% ...

Explore the fascinating evolution of 3D printing, from its origins with pioneers like Dr. Hideo Kodama and Chuck Hull to the ...

Researchers at Texas A&M University model extreme conditions using 3D bioprinting, revealing insights that could make flight ...

The service uses a ProXtrude printable paste system to produce complex, single-piece models with no visible bond lines.

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 ...

More affordable than ever, 3D printers are booming for personal, professional, and educational use. We've been testing them for over a decade and are here to help you find the right option. Since 2004 ...