In the world of 3D printing, choosing the right file format is a crucial step in guaranteeing the quality and efficiency of your prints. But a multitude of formats available, it can be difficult to ...

The most common reason an STL file may be not quite right is a mechanical connection where some piece isn’t quite as the designer expected, so the 3D model that interfaces with it no longer fits.

3D printing tiny cars isn't new, but this creator's work lets you print a Revell- or Tamiya-style kit you can assemble yourself, just like the good old days.

3D printing can be a fun and productive hobby and skill, but there can be a lot of confusion around the files involved. Here are some you should know about.

The designer recommends 3D printing the moon at an infill of 100% or 4–5 perimeters and a layer of 0.2mm. It doesn’t need supports, but you can add a brim. For stability, 3D print the moon's stand at ...

NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory team has released several 3D models of celestial onbjects that you can print. Credit: ...

A new era of 3D printers from Prusa and Bambu Lab are faster and more precise than ever.

Ikea sells a separate $17 accessories set that comes with LED spotlights, but Teenage Engineering hopes that the free 3D CAD files will inspire customers to come up with their own Ikea hacks.

PrusaSlicer has a new feature: the ability to import a CAD model for 3D printing. Starting in version 2.5.0-beta1, PrusaSlicer can import STEP format 3D models. An imported STEP file is converted ...

Most people buying 3D printers for the first time don't know that specific software is also needed to make a 3D model ready for printing.

If you have a 3D printer, some design knowledge, and a 2022 Ford Maverick, then you can check out Ford’s FITS 3D-printing page for the files.

The United States' "leading craft and fabric retailer" JOANN has a new 3D printer on store shelves called the Polaroid PlaySmart. Before you go buying this just-released 3D printer for your ...