[MirageC] is a bit of a contrarian. Instead of taking pictures of 3D printed objects that show them in their best light, he takes pictures that show them at their worst. The reason? He wanted to ...

A team of researchers led by the University of Cambridge has developed a new technique that uses high-energy lasers to fine tune the properties of 3D-printed metal without compromising the complex ...

On its face, 3D printing is pretty simple — it’s basically just something to melt plastic while being accurately positioned in three dimensions. But the devil is in the details, and there seems to be ...

The 10 best STL files of 2025, featuring practical prints, clever designs, and standout 3D printing projects makers loved ...

The Wild West era of 3D printing, which early adopters like me have enjoyed for so long, is fading away. But as the industry grows, that's not a bad thing.

These days, the world of 3D printers has no shortage of good budget options. The results from these printers are more than ...

For a couple of years now, I’ve been trying to find an excuse to buy a decent 3D printer. Friends and fellow Ars staffers who had them would gush about them at every opportunity, talking about how ...

Mechanical engineering student 3D-prints a playable acoustic guitar, making instruments affordable and accessible.