Here are a three different intersections of 3D scanning, 3D printing, and CAD along with a few words on how well each can be expected to work.

I bought a 3D printer a few years ago, primarily with the aim of printing functional items to use around the house. It has ...

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.

How a 3D printer works can vary depending on the type of printing it's doing. Use this guide to understand the variations in materials and technique.

3D printing has already changed the game for manufacturing specialized products such as medical devices but the real revolution will come when designers start to rethink the shapes of objects.

A new technique enables makers to finely tune the color, shade, and texture of 3D-printed objects using only one material. The method is faster and uses less material than other approaches.

Researchers have developed a new laser-based process for 3D printing intricate parts made of glass. With further development, the new method could be useful for making complex optics for vision ...

A new spin on 3D printing can produce an object in seconds Rotational 3D printing could have your model printed in 30 seconds.