I had been keeping an eye on the 3D printing community for a couple of years, but it all seemed too disjoint, too many RepRap variations to keep track of, too many modifications. It was nearly ...

NEW YORK-- (BUSINESS WIRE)--MakerBot, a global leader in the desktop 3D printing industry, is proud to announce that the MakerBot® Replicator® Desktop 3D Printer (Fifth Generation Model) was awarded ...

This month, Slate is exploring how to reinvent American manufacturing. We’d like to hear your best ideas for that! Please submit them here. Steve Jobs once told my graduating class to “stay foolish.” ...

Entering the 3D printing hobby-sphere is no difficult task, but sticking around to master the craft is not for faint of heart. Save for a few patient and diligent souls, many will find themselves ...

Last month, MakerBot began offering its Smart Extruder+, a new and improved print head for its flagship Replicator and Replicator Mini desktop 3D printers. The company claims the new Smart Extruder+ ...

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MakerBot wants to bring the magic of 3D printing to everyone, from professional makers to students, to smartphone owners. That is why the company announced new 3D printers as well as some new software ...

3D printing is in a bit of a doldrums. The novelty has worn off and the limited utility of the technology has been made clear. The bloom is especially off the rose of home 3D printing thanks to slow ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Despite all the hype over the past several years, 3D printing has yet to become a ...

The other week, I spoke with the new CEO of 3D Systems. He told me that he believes the consumer 3D printing business “is not real.” That’s not exactly the vote of confidence one is looking for when ...