If you have just obtained your 3D printer and have an idea of something to print, you need some essential software tools for 3D printing to bring that idea to life ...

A big reason I love 3D printing is the massive community of 3D-printing enthusiasts online. There are times when I'm either too lazy to make my own designs or I just don't have the required technical ...

From aerospace and medical purposes to fashion and automotive innovations, there are nearly limitless possibilities of 3D printing for prototyping, manufacturing and customization. A 3D printer ...

What if creating stunning 3D models didn’t require years of expertise or expensive software? Imagine typing a simple description—“a whimsical cartoon-style robot”—or uploading a few photos, and within ...

Can a machine dream up a design intricate enough to be held in your hand? The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D modeling has sparked both excitement and skepticism, particularly when it comes ...

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 ...

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(Nanowerk News) One challenge of researching nanotechnology is that you can’t manipulate the pieces with your hands. You can look at computer models, but it isn’t the same as tactile interaction.

Researchers at ETH Zurich and MIT created a multi-material 3D printed hand using a process invented to enable the innovation of soft robotics. (Thomas Buchner via Courthouse News Service) (CN) — To ...