3D printers have become versatile, affordable, and powerful enough to print all sorts of things — including car parts. The process has also developed beyond DIY and prototyping (there are even 3D ...

For about as long as hackers and makers have been using desktop 3D printers, there have been critics that say the plastic parts they produce aren’t good for much else than toys and decorative pieces.

Building hot rods remained basically the same for decades, with tried-and-true “old school” methods being used to create increasingly complex builds. Computers really changed the game, allowing things ...

Local Motors is best known for creating the world’s first 3D-printed car. As the company prepares to sell those cars to the public for the first time, it’s come up with an unusual proposition for ...

As more automakers are introducing electric cars into their lineup, let’s hear it from a small Italy-based startup that has been working on a small EV since 2016. The only reason you haven’t heard of ...

MIT researchers have devised new tech that can 3D print entire complex machines with moving parts in a matter of hours.

One industrial area being revolutionized by 3D printing is the automotive sector. The application of the technology to the automotive sector remains relatively new. It was only back in 2014 that Local ...

Remote control cars can be great fun, particularly if you’ve got a spare carpark or dirt lot to hoon them around. Any good hobby store will have shelves stocked with all manner of vehicles – buggies, ...

You often hear people mention "Lambos" when talking about stocks or crypto trading and imagining a big payday that will let them buy the Lamborghini of their dreams. But if you're an engineer ...

Jonathan loves just about anything with a motor and a steering wheel. As a kid, Jonathan collected any kind of toy car he could lay his hands on, and begged his parents to take him to the monster ...

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If you own a 3D printer, these small projects might be worth trying. They solve real problems you run into at home, in the car, or while reading.