The key point is that a 3D printer can be a great resource for useful projects like crafting replacement parts for objects you use. Lots of people lose a part or two from a beloved object.

Once you’ve uploaded the file to the 3D printer, it builds the object in layers using the “slices” from your program of choice.

The 3D Systems Cube 3 is a great little machine for those wanting to make their own little 3D objects. Here's CNET's full review.

My 3D printing journey, part 2: Printing upgrades and making mistakes 3D-printing new parts for the A1 taught me a lot about plastic, and other things.

This week, we’re starting off with OpenSCAD, a 3D modelling program that’s more like programming than drawing. A lot of useful 3D printable objects – including the parts for a lot… ...

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.

Here are the best 3D printers for kids: FlashForge Finder The FlashForge Finder is a real-deal 3D printer that both kids and adults can use with confidence.

A 3D printer cannot make any object on demand like the "Star Trek" replicators of science fiction. But a growing array of 3D printing machines has already begun to revolutionize the business of ...