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 ...

If you're considering getting started with 3D printing, consider these gadgets as great items to get you up and running with ...

Learn how to create a flexible yet supportive 3D printed spine designed for animatronics and robotics projects. This build demonstrates how carefully designed joints and printed components can produce ...

3D printing has brought innovation and flexibility to the creation of goods that were never available in traditional factories. KPBS Science and Technology reporter Thomas Fudge has the story. Walk ...

The types of filament available for filament fusion 3D printers are growing all the time. We've told you about several, including wood filament; MadeSolid's recyclable, ABS-like PET+ filament; and its ...

Researchers are targeting the next generation of soft actuators and robots with an elastomer-based ink for 3D printing objects with locally changing mechanical properties, eliminating the need for ...

MIT’s tool prints distinct materials to build a working motor ...

The new silicon-on-polymer chip, which merges silicon and 3D-printing technologies, has more memory than any other flexible chip. Researchers at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRI) and American ...

Ink stamps can be fun to make and use, and 3D printers are uniquely positioned to create quality stamps of all kinds with just a little care. As with most things, the devil is in the details and the ...

With these clever projects, you can put that 3D printer to good use creating genuinely helpful accessories to upgrade your smartphone's functionality.