Have you ever spent hours perfecting a 3D-printed design, only to struggle with attaching screws or bolts securely? It’s a frustrating experience that many makers and engineers face. Threads are ...

One of the challenges with 3D printing is seeing how far designs can be pushed before they break. This includes aspects like flexible hinges and structural components, but also smaller details such as ...

Adding threads to your 3D prints is a life-changing feature, but obviously there are a lot of trade-offs and considerations when deciding on how to go about this exactly. Between self-tapping screws, ...

You also can 3D-print tools when teaching new operators, or in situations where manufacturing speed or safety matters more ...

I see you've been bitten by the "print out things to improve the printer" syndrome It's never ending, just remember to print some things NOT meant for the printer now and then, hehe. Also, join us in ...

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

It seems that Lee Hutchinson completed his front page review at just about the same time that I got my own 3D printer assembled. I'm hardly an expert, by any means, (my second print is currently ...

The Wild West era of 3D printing, which early adopters like me have enjoyed for so long, is fading away. But as the industry grows, that's not a bad thing.

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 ...