A new open-source tool is reshaping how engineers design multi-material objects. Charles Wade, a Ph.D. student in the ...

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Hasso Plattner Institute have developed a new 3D printing ...

Laser cutters are fantastic pieces of equipment, and thanks to open-source improvements in recent years, are getting even cheaper to make. It can be as simple as throwing a high-powered laser diode ...

For the disabled community, 3D printing is far more than a nerdy hobby—it can give you tailor-made tools that transform daily tasksThe author, who has a disability that limits the use of her ...

3D printers are affordable enough that almost anyone can buy one, but should you? Before you dive in, here's what to consider—about materials, possible uses, software, and much more. Since 2004, I ...

If you had a formal drafting class, you probably learned about making orthographic projections–engineering drawings with multiple views (for example, top, front, and right). Even if you didn’t take ...

Polygons play an essential role in 3D modeling, allowing the design of complex objects with great precision. Learn all about ...

A few hours at a tech launch can change how you look at the future. I realized that recently, standing amid rows of humming ...