Some of the creations people make in Minecraft border on “Seven Wonders” style grandeur. Those who make them are obviously proud, but their creations are just digital imprints that only last as long as the server or hard drive hosting …

3D printers can create some amazing works of art. Some recent examples include a tower of abstract resin, or 3D printed portraits of people. Now one Dutch artist may have created the best work of art to come from 3D …

3D printers have been used for some strange things, but the strangest has come from Japan. Back in July, we reported on a Japanese company that would recreate a fetus via 3D printing. It was a little strange, but there’s …

The folks at Objet are doing some pretty awesome things with 3D printers. Even better, they’re doing some awesome things with the kinds of materials that 3D printers can work with. It’s not just about hard plastic anymore as models …

Despite being around for over 20 years, 3D printers have still not received the mainstream press the technology deserves. That’s why it was pretty amazing to see the BBC do a special on 3D printing. Unfortunately, the report focused on …

Weta Workshop is one of the premier special effect studios on the planet. The studio is responsible for bringing The Lord of the Rings and other high profile films to life. Now they’re working on The Hobbit, and much of …

3D printing is usually used to create visible objects. It’s very rare that we get to see people experimenting in the creation of nanoscale objects. The few experiments in the field thus far have been used in medical applications, but …

3D printing and access to said printers have grown exponentially in the last year as the technology becomes more affordable for all. That being said, there are those who would rather restrict the technology for their own profit instead of …

The 3D printer world has been watching the Form 1 with great interest. It’s the first laser-equipped 3D printer that’s being made available at a ridiculously cheap price. It broke $1 million within the first day of funding and set …

I’ve been accused of using hyperbole a little too liberally at times. I sometimes claim a technology to be “the best ever” when that is clearly not the case. I’m feeling pretty confident, however, that today’s new 3D printer can …

I love carving pumpkins for halloween. There’s something timeless about carving a silly grin, or an awe-inspiring Predator face, into a pumpkin. The only problem is that its time consuming and rather messy for relatively little pay off. It’s about …

Everybody loves a good portrait. It’s the ultimate expression of self-indulgence. What happens when you take a portrait and toss it into the future of 3D printing? Something that might be even more terrifying than 3D printed fetuses. Barry Collins …

3D printers have made some pretty amazing things. The more unique designs, however, are only prototypes that are meant to be proofs of concept. That’s why it’s so refreshing to see a 3D printed prototype that’s not only pretty awesome, …

There are numerous proponents of 3D printing, but the really innovative movements are coming from small start ups. A lot of large companies use 3D printing in traditional methods such as rapid prototyping, but one large company is showing how …

The Form 1 3D printer is the Double Fine Adventure of 3D printers. It was the product that proved Kickstarter was a viable platform to raise funds for its respective industry. Kickstarter has already become a haven for game projects, …

The iPhone 5 is now on the market, and people may be looking to get a case to protect their investment. The only problem is that phone cases in general are way too expensive for just a hunk of plastic. …

Do you remember the Wiki Weapon project? It was a collection of individuals united a common banner – Defense Distributed – whose goal was to create the first fully 3D printed gun. They were inspired by the creation of a …

Remember that awesome Form 1 3D printer from yesterday? The group behind the project, Formlabs, were asking for only $100,000 to help fund the manufacturing and material costs of the printers. They got the required amount in two-and-a-half hours. Amazingly …

3D printers are getting cheaper and cheaper all the time. Unfortunately, the cheap 3D printers aren’t that great with printing high-resolution models. More often that not, creators will have to sand down 3D printed objects to get smooth ridges and …

MakerBot Industries was one of the first companies to dabble in open source DIY 3D printers. Anybody could download the files and make the parts that made up the printer. Since then, MakerBot has turned to pre-assembled 3D printers that …

MakerBot has been one of the biggest names in the hobbyist 3D printing movement for the past few years. The company’s Replicator made 3D printing affordable earlier this year with a single extruder model only costing $1,749. Now the company …