RepRap, makers of fine self-replicating 3D printerse, offers us a glimpse of the future. Their future is one where advanced electronics can be built in the comfort of your own home for a fraction of the price. Their latest project …

One of the coolest innovations in 3D printing has been the RepRap Project. It’s a 3D printer that can make most of its own components. Some groups hold RepRap events where interested parties can build their own RepRap 3D printer …

One of the first major medical uses for 3D printers came around a few months ago when researchers discovered that they could print working blood vessels. It was a breakthrough in medical technology and could one day lead to saving …

3D printers are pretty amazing, but they have so much more potential. There must be some higher purpose for 3D printers that’s just waiting around the corner. A recent graduate student of New York’s Tisch School for the Arts has …

3D printing has traditionally been used for prototyping in the manufacturing industry. It was only recently that people began to use 3D printers for more hobbyist creations like action figures, board games and other hobby goods. It’s still rather niche, …

I still haven’t seen Men in Black 3 yet. I was a big fan of the first film, but the sequel was a major letdown. That being said, I did always enjoy the design of the films. The aliens and …

Board games are ridiculously fun. I’m not talking about kiddy fare like “Monopoly” or “Sorry” here, but the real board games like “Betrayal at House on the Hill” and “Monsters Menace America.” Unfortunately, these games usually cost anywhere between $60 …

Watches are amazing. For centuries, the watch has been the go-to fashion statement for men and women. It’s a stylish way to accentuate a wrist while the make and model allows you to flaunt your status. Now you can make …

3D printers are more than just a cool way to make your own plastic models. The technology has numerous medical applications from creating organs to helping a little girl move her arms. Those examples all involve relatively large samples though. …

You may remember last month when a 3D printer enthusiast created the lower-receiver of a gun with a 3D printer from the 90s. He then used after market parts to create a fully working gun. It brought up the question …

There used to be an old anti-piracy commercial that would exclaim, “You wouldn’t download a car.” A popular response would be, “I would if I could.” That sentiment has been carried throughout the years and into the modern era of …

Soldiers are not always prepared for what the battlefield throws at them. That’s why the Army’s Rapid Equipping Force exists. They make sure that soldiers are prepared for anything they will encounter. The team of engineers that make up REF …

Burning Man is almost upon us and people from around the world are convening upon Nevada for the event. For those going, you might want to check out the dome put up by ReAllocate. It houses a fantastic art project …

3D printers really are amazing, but they can sometimes hog all the spotlight. There is still much work to be done on the original paper printer. By work, of course I mean building one out of a LEGO Mindstorms set. …

3D printers are about to enter the mainstream. Everybody will be able to afford one from manufacturers like Makerbot and the like. Of course, like with PC enthusiasts, true joy comes from building your own 3D printer. Meet Dane Kouttron, …

Everybody loves a good hamburger. Part of the reason for that is that its a safe food. We all know where it comes from and how it was made. It’s hard to screw up a hamburger beyond undercooking it. Would …

We’ve already clarified many times that working for Google is one of the best gigs in the world. The benefits are unmatched in the tech industry and they get awesome perks from time to time. One of those perks is …

3D printers are pretty amazing, but they have one weakness – the cost. A decent 3D printer is going to run you anywhere between $1,750 to $10,000. One of the best 3D printers on the market in terms of value …

It’s a statement that I’ve said many times, but it still bears repeating – 3D printers are amazing. People are using 3D printers to innovate in just about every field imaginable. The technology could one day be used to save …

You may recall a promising 3D printing project from a few weeks ago that hopes to build houses in less than 24 hours. It’s called Contour Crafting and it would use a giant 3D printer that would put down all …

We’ve been covering 3D printers here for a while now and each new innovation just gets a little more amazing. We’ve also seen a few uses that make us question the technology such as when a hobbyist printed the lower …