For a couple of years now, I’ve been trying to find an excuse to buy a decent 3D printer. Friends and fellow Ars staffers who had them would gush about them at every opportunity, talking about how ...

if you're looking for a way to make life easier with a 3D printer, here are a few items that don't require a lot of complicated work.

The newly announced H2D has a lot more going on than just 3D printing. It's a manufacturing menagerie that could lead to creative new ideas. But does it all work together? James has been writing about ...

We may earn a commission from links on this page. You can use your 3D printer to create custom outlet covers and light-switch plates. Printing your own allows you to match the style to the rest of ...

For the disabled community, 3D printing is far more than a nerdy hobby—it can give you tailor-made tools that transform daily tasks The author, who has a disability that limits the use of her arms, ...

Personal 3D printers have become more accessible than ever, with various brands offering all kinds of models. Even if you can only make things out of plastic filament, the fact that you can create ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is a senior editor and founding member of The Verge who covers gadgets, games, and toys. He spent 15 years ...

3D printers have evolved from glorified hot glue guns to high-speed, precise, and reliable devices. Here's ten accessories ...

3D printing tiny cars isn't new, but this creator's work lets you print a Revell- or Tamiya-style kit you can assemble yourself, just like the good old days. The site is kind of like Etsy for folks ...

In brief: 3D printers aren't always designed with portability in mind, but there's a use case for makers and tinkerers who are often on the move. The open-source Lemontron aims to fill that void by ...