The models of a patient's vascular system help surgeons better prepare for delicate operations for stroke, aneurysms and heart failure.

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 ...

Before you even touch a printer, you'll need a design—a precise computer-generated model that will tell the printer what to make.

Are you looking for 3D printer files for cool things to 3D print? Free 3D models of useful and practical (and some whimsical) 3D printable objects? Here are my favorites.

To create the 3D drawing needed for the mold, Sulzer uses laser scanners and coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) to create precision computer models. They have a range of additive manufacturing ...

Some readers may consider that a revolting oversimplification, but it is a helpful one to make a point about how 3D scanning, 3D printing, and CAD work do (and don’t) work together.

Making sure your resin 3D prints are correctly cured is an important part of your 3D printing journey, but it can be pricey. Here's how to build a DIY curing station for around $70.

One of the major obstacles to the adoption of 3D printing in many markets has been the variability of its output — in terms of dimensional accuracy and material properties such as porosity ...

Quick note on legality: If you choose to rip 3D models from your video games and print them, make sure you’re just printing them for yourself, not to sell.

How do 3D printers work? What's the impact on our economy? How expensive are they compared to traditional manufacturing? We take a three-dimensional look at the world of additive manufacturing.

By contrast, the 3D printing process used in the Czinger 21C’s production is “product independent,” meaning a single factory could be used to make “200, 300, a thousand” different ...

3D printing is revolutionizing health care. Here’s how it can be used to create new medical devices and implants, and to help with bone or joint surgery.