Designers, makers, and others often use 3D printing to rapidly prototype a range of functional objects, from movie props to ...

The VisiPrint tool generates an accurate, aesthetics-first preview of how an object will look before it is 3D printed, in an effort to help makers avoid reprints that waste time, effort, and material.

3D mice with six degrees of freedom (6DOF) motion are highly valued by professional CAD users. However, the entry-level versions typically cost upwards of $150 and are produced by a single ...

3D printing has created a community with a bevvy of exciting and unique projects, but these five stand out for being as ...

MIT researchers built a 3D printer that can produce a fully functioning electric linear motor in about three hours for 50 cents in materials. Linear motors are typically used in optical systems and ...