A few years ago, 3D printing sounded like science fiction. Today, there are thousands of beginner-friendly designs perfect ...

3D head scanning technology has evolved rapidly, bringing professional-grade capabilities within reach of enthusiasts and hobbyists. You can now create intricate, high-quality 3D models of your head ...

The 3MF Consortium, which released its free initial core specification last year for a new 3D printing file format, has added two free extensions based on best practices. One makes it easier for ...

Editorial Note: We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Advisor. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. The 3D printing industry is valued at more than $17 billion ...

As Myanmar’s civil war leaves more survivors with limb loss, a lab in Thailand’s Mae Sot is turning to 3D printing to cut costs and streamline  prosthetic production.

The 3D-printed part, left, is sliced into small pieces, each of which is tested for tensile strength by pulling it until it breaks. A digital copy of the same printed part, right, has been analyzed by ...