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 ...

AI tools have made image to 3D model generation faster, but many users still face a manual workflow before a model can be printed. Textured AI-generated assets often require slicer setup, manual color ...

But then I saw the potential for engineers to turn text and images into 3D models. Tony (Yuchen) Liu, creative marketing ...

We are a long way from the early days of 3D printers, when you'd practically have to assemble the whole thing from parts and needed complex and precise technical knowledge just to print a benchy boat, ...

So, you got a 3D printer for the holidays, and you’re excited to dive in. Chances are, you’re not sure where to begin. What can you print? What’s fun? What’s useful? Justifying the purchase of a 3D ...

A writer for life with an enduring love for video games, anime, manga, and other entertainment delights that offer an adventure-filled escape into a new world. Watching anime and reading manga since ...

Scientists with the University of California, Berkeley, have carried out successful tests of a next-gen microgravity 3D printer called SpaceCAL. The tests were carried out as part of the Virgin ...

Once only achievable in the far-fetched imaginations of science fiction writers, 3D printing has gone mainstream. Relatively ...

If you want to delve into the emerging ecosystem of 3D printing and own a Mac, iPhone, or iPad, here's what you need to know before you take your first foray and print your first test boat. A natural ...