Irish company Mcor's unique paper-based 3D printers make some very compelling arguments. For starters, instead of expensive plastics, they build objects out of cut-and-glued sheets of standard 80 ...

The 3D printed molds have to be very strong because you’ll use a vise to squeeze the water out of the pulp. You can use almost any kind of paper unless it is glossy or has a plastic coating.

James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

By focusing on how the printed squares look and feel, you will better understand which corner of your printer bed needs adjusting. If an automatic bed leveling system isn’t in the cards for you, this ...

Scientists from Texas A&M University and the U.S. Air Force say they’ve developed a way to 3D print the strongest kind of steel. Here's how it works.

Although 3D model printing of hearts has become more common in recent years, Spectrum said it is the first to print a hybrid model using a combination of CT scans and 3D echocardiography.

3D models, especially ones not designed for 3d printing can be incredibly complex, with hidden geometry that makes 3D printing them slow going. Here are a few simple tricks to help you ...