3D Printing

Pioneering Desktop 3D Printer Maker Printrbot Closes Shop

One of the seminal companies in the maker community is no longer. With a brief note on their site today, digital fabrication tool makers Printrbot announces their closure. Led by the charismatic Brook Drumm, the company launched in 2011 with a hyper-successful Kickstarter for an affordable 3D printer kit, raising […]

• Posted by Mike Senese | July 18th, 2018 2:07 PM

East Coasters: Join Us Sunday For Make’s 2018 Digital Fabrication Shootout Open House

It’s that time of year again, when Make:‘s team of digital fabrication experts gathers an incredible collection of new machines of all types, and pits them against each other in a three-day-long cage match. This year’s event is led by Matt Stultz, one again occurring at Ocean State Maker Mill […]

• Posted by Mike Senese | July 13th, 2018 6:05 PM

3D Printing a Millennium Falcon Gaming Prop

Jim Kelly of Game Terrain Engineering prints a huge Millennium Falcon for the Star Wars: Legion miniatures game.

• Posted by Gareth Branwyn | July 12th, 2018 8:04 AM

Use 3D Printing For Perfect Leather Molds

Use 3d printers to create the tools for the results you want

• Posted by Tasker Smith | July 9th, 2018 5:40 AM

From The Archive: Download and Print The MEGA MAKEY ROBOT

re-releasing the files, this time on thingiverse.

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | July 2nd, 2018 9:50 AM

Material Monday: Filablend Filament

Filablend gives your prints a twist of color in a very unique fashion.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | July 2nd, 2018 9:31 AM

Removable, Magnetic 3D Print Beds

Have you tried a removable magnetic print bed for your 3D printer?

• Posted by Gareth Branwyn | July 2nd, 2018 9:00 AM

Casting Aluminum Parts from 3D Prints

Using 3D printing and a sand mold for casting homemade metal parts.

• Posted by Gareth Branwyn | June 19th, 2018 12:31 PM

3D Print Your Own Brain!

Ben Krasnow shows you how you can 3D print a model of your own brain and gives us a tour of his new DSL printer.

• Posted by Gareth Branwyn | June 18th, 2018 3:17 PM

Material Monday: ASA Filament

ASA 3D printer filament helps your prints stand up to the Sun's abuses.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | June 11th, 2018 1:22 PM

Clever 3D Print Turns Analog Clock Into A Star Tracker

24 hour analog clocks are perfect for matching earth's rotation

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | June 6th, 2018 6:00 AM

Becky Stern Makes a Tumor-Rejecting Hat for Simone Giertz

A hat designed to reject a brain tumor (and console a beloved maker).

• Posted by Gareth Branwyn | May 30th, 2018 2:07 PM

Live Updates From Maker Faire Bay Area 2018

Maker Faire Bay Area is here! Get a sneak peek at all the must-see exhibits and creators. We'll be updating this post regularly throughout the weekend, so check back regularly.

• Posted by Kitty Yeung, Tanya Fish, Paloma Fautley, Hep Svadja, Mike Senese, Matt Stultz, Keith Hammond, Caleb Kraft, Craig Couden and Jordan Ramée | May 18th, 2018 2:31 PM

Creating the New Collar Workforce

Talk to any manufacturer today and one of their top concerns is finding a skilled workforce needed to compete in a global marketplace.

• Posted by Sarah Boisvert | May 11th, 2018 6:00 AM

Making LED-Powered, 3D Printed Flowers

Becky Stern shows you how to make some fun little light-up flowers on a 3D printer.

• Posted by Gareth Branwyn | May 10th, 2018 2:38 PM

Maker Profile: Bruce Beasley

Working in many materials including stone and metal, he has pioneered the process of digital fabrication to create large-scale works of art.

• Posted by Hep Svadja | May 7th, 2018 10:41 AM

Celebrate Star Wars Day with These 12 Projects

This roundup of projects from a galaxy far, far away will let you show your pride regardless of what kind of making you do.

• Posted by Hep Svadja | May 4th, 2018 1:31 PM

2018’s Rosie the Riveter Is a 6 Foot Tall Crowdsourced Sculpture

You can help bring her to life!

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | May 2nd, 2018 6:00 AM

Ultimaker Releases New Printer and Announces Partnerships at Rapid

Ultimaker unveils new S5 3D printer targeting professionals and announces partnerships with industry leading materials manufacturers.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | April 25th, 2018 5:00 AM

This Stunning Roman Inspired Helmet is Entirely 3D Printed

Printing in steel allows for a beautiful finish

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | April 20th, 2018 6:00 AM

MakerBot Launches New Educator Certification Program

MakerBot announces new certification program for educators helping to give them the tools to create curriculum to bring 3D printing int o the classroom.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | April 17th, 2018 8:00 AM

Maker Pro News: When A Startup Demands Everything

Read this harrowing tale of maker pros who put everything, down to their bank accounts and homes, into a startup they believed in.

• Posted by DC Denison and Jon Christian | April 16th, 2018 5:00 AM

Turning Your Kid’s Drawings into 3D Printed Toys

How to bring your kid's art to life with 3D design and printing.

• Posted by Gareth Branwyn | March 19th, 2018 11:59 AM

Maker Pro News: Startups Are The Future of 3D Printing

This week, we look at how startups might be the future of 3D printing, what La Machine's newest invention looks like, and how a new smart motor could revolutionize drones.

• Posted by DC Denison and Jon Christian | March 19th, 2018 5:00 AM

Maker Pro News: A Great Startup Doesn’t Need a Breakthrough Technology

Entrepreneurs often promote their products as breakthroughs, however it’s often more prudent to watch the market for a new proof of concept first.

• Posted by DC Denison and Jon Christian | March 12th, 2018 5:00 AM

PlastiSketch Offers a New Approach to 3D Modeling

This approach to 3D modeling may appeal to you. The layered approach takes a little thinking, but you'll create some pretty interesting shapes.

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | February 23rd, 2018 6:00 AM

Learn to Model in Cinema 4D for 3D Printing

Ever use Cinema 4D to model your 3D prints? There's no better time to learn than the present!

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | February 23rd, 2018 5:00 AM

3D Printing T’Challa’s Spear from Black Panther

After watching Black Panther, 3D print T'Challa's spear from the movie. It'll make for an excellent prop for a Halloween costume or cosplay.

• Posted by Darrell Maloney | February 16th, 2018 10:05 AM

3D Print Aesthetic Leg Prosthetic

This man designed and 3D printed a custom fairing for his coworker's daughter's prosthetic leg. Best of all, the designs are open source!

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | February 15th, 2018 5:00 AM

How to 3D Print on Fabric

Learn to use 3D printing to create dragon scales and other types of detailed props that can be printed right onto the fabric of your next cosplay.

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | February 12th, 2018 6:00 AM

Revisiting Foxhole Radios with a 3D Printer

Sage Hansen was inspired by early foxhole radios, but wanted to update it so that he could 3D print the frame.

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | January 30th, 2018 5:00 AM

3D Printed C02-Powered Rockets

Building a C02-powered PVC launcher for firing off 3D printed rockets.

• Posted by Gareth Branwyn | January 29th, 2018 2:41 PM

Transform a CNC Machine Into a Pick and Place Robot that Solves Puzzles

Dan Royer wanted to transform his CNC machine into a pick and place robot that can solve puzzles on its own, so he turned to Twitch.

• Posted by Dan Royer | January 26th, 2018 6:00 AM

LulzBot Pulls Back The Curtain At CES And Launches A New Extruder

Lulzbot is building 3D printers at CES and you could win one.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | January 12th, 2018 1:10 PM

6 DIY Ways to Create Your Own Porg Infestation

Porgs have already infested the Star Wars universe. You might as well build a few yourself and let them invade the rest of your life.

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | January 9th, 2018 6:00 AM

3D Printing a Repair Gear for a Salad Spinner

Experimenting with designing and printing repair parts using a 3D printer.

• Posted by Gareth Branwyn | January 8th, 2018 1:06 PM

Maker Pro News: A High School Maker Pro, Tanzanian Innovation, and More

Learn how to launch a maker pro business in high school and how a Tanzanian makerspace gave people the power to solve problems.

• Posted by DC Denison and Jon Christian | January 8th, 2018 5:00 AM

This Week in Making: 3D Print with Alexa, Touch-A-Sketch, and More

This week, check out Alexa using a 3D printer, an Etch a Sketch getting a makeover, and a random number generator using lava lamps.

• Posted by Jordan Ramée | January 7th, 2018 6:00 AM

Edible Innovations: Print Your Own Breakfast with PancakeBot

Miguel Valenzuela's PancakeBot is a Lego-based creation that prints pancakes in whatever design you program.

• Posted by Chiara Cecchini | January 4th, 2018 6:00 AM

This 3D Printed Adapter Makes Nintendo’s Switch Controllers More Accessible

Players with a motion disability can struggle to use Nintendo Switch's Joy-Cons. This 3D printed adaptor makes the controller more accessible.

• Posted by Jordan Ramée | January 4th, 2018 5:00 AM

Get Some Practical Use Out of Your 3D Printer

You can easily prototype and fabricate simple parts, tools, and jigs, either from your own designs or from online repositories

• Posted by Tyler Winegarner | December 26th, 2017 5:00 AM

Start a Business With Your 3D Printer

Reapply your 3D printer skills to start your own business selling prints or training others to use their machines.

• Posted by Darius McCoy | December 21st, 2017 5:00 AM

Maker Pro News: Industrial 3DP, Kickstarter’s Hardware Studio at CES, and More

Read up on how maker pros create massive projects with industrial 3D printers, or how Kickstarter is repping Hardware Studio at CES.

• Posted by DC Denison and Jon Christian | December 18th, 2017 5:00 AM

State of the Printer: A Look at Industrial Additive Fabrication

These top-of-the-line machines can print huge parts from a range of materials. In some cases, they even print parts for aircrafts.

• Posted by Terry Wohlers and Joseph Kowen | December 11th, 2017 5:00 AM

Add Patterned Skins to 3D Prints with Hydro Dipping

Hydro dipping is the process of transferring images from hydrographic film onto nearly any 3D object by floating the image in a tub of water.

• Posted by Shawn Grimes | December 6th, 2017 5:00 AM

This “Bee-Dimensional” Printer Creates Some Sweet Looking Prints

These honeycomb sculptures are the result of the B-Code biological 3D printer, a printer that relies on bees to create pieces of art.

• Posted by Lisa Martin | December 5th, 2017 5:00 AM

Santa and His Merry Band of Elves Come Alive in this Display

Santa and his merry band of elves come alive in this automated display. Head on over to Maker Share to see it in action.

• Posted by Jordan Ramée | December 4th, 2017 6:00 AM

Build Your Own Zoo with a Colorful Assortment of 3D Printed Animals

Da-eun "Eunny" Jun, a maker from South Korea, uses 3D modeling and printing to create colorful flat animals and other models.

• Posted by Jordan Ramée | November 30th, 2017 7:00 AM

Capture Moving Timelapse Video with this Motion Control Camera Slider

The best way to take your timelapse videos to the next level is to have the camera move while it's capturing the video. It's tricky but can be done.

• Posted by Tyler Winegarner | November 21st, 2017 7:00 AM

Maker Spotlight: Aidan Leitch

Aidan Leitch has always enjoyed building things. He started with Legos, before making 3D video games, and finally settling on 3D printing.

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | November 17th, 2017 5:00 AM

Building a Batman Electric Skateboard

Mad inventor, James Bruton, designs and prints a Batman Bat Tumbler skateboard.

• Posted by Gareth Branwyn | November 14th, 2017 4:00 PM

MakerBot Releases Educator’s Guidebook for 3D Printing

In an effort to see more teachers use their 3D printers in a classroom setting, MakerBot released a guidebook that contains 9 lesson plans.

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | November 9th, 2017 6:00 AM

Convert Your Empty Filament Spools to Part Bins With This Clever Mod

a clever use for old spools turns them to workshop storage

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | November 8th, 2017 1:14 PM

High Schooler 3D Prints Her Own Spirometer to Measure Asthmatic Breathing

Hannah Edge developed a compact spirometer that merges both old and new technologies, like 3D printing, to create a more portable device.

• Posted by Jordan Ramée | November 8th, 2017 7:00 AM

Get Medieval With a 3D Printed Crossbow

3D print this crossbow to take your target practice to the next level.

• Posted by Tyler Winegarner | November 7th, 2017 2:56 PM

Don’t Write Off TinkerCad as Too Simple

Geoff Shorts assumed TinkerCad would be a pointless step-down from Fusion, but was pleasantly surprised by the results he got.

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | November 2nd, 2017 6:00 AM

Raspberry Pi Haunted Jack in the Box

Take the suspense of a leaping clown and add face-detection that creepily turns a crank when it sees you approaching.

• Posted by Mike Senese | October 30th, 2017 4:15 PM

Maker Pro News: Maker Pros do B2B, Indiegogo Launches a Marketplace, and More

This past week, Inventables spotlighted its maker pro users, Indiegogo launched a marketplace, and new 3D printing frontiers were reached.

• Posted by DC Denison and Jon Christian | October 30th, 2017 6:00 AM

Double-Barrel 3D Printed Candy Corn Wrist Shooter

Download and print the custom design, then put your candy corn to good use. Just don't aim at anyone's heads, please. 

• Posted by Mike Senese | October 26th, 2017 1:31 PM

Phone-Screen-Driven Ono 3D Printer In Action at Maker Faire New York

There have been questions from the maker community about the viability of the Ono printer, so we set out to see it in action.

• Posted by Mike Senese | October 26th, 2017 7:43 AM

Maker Spotlight: Matthew Borgatti

Matthew Borgatti describes himself as a Dielectrical Materialist. He enjoys working with his hands and making quick iterations on his ideas.

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | October 24th, 2017 6:00 AM

Make These Totally Gothtacular Bat Wings for Your Boots!

Add a great gothy flourish to your cosplay with these 3D printed bat wings.

• Posted by Gareth Branwyn | October 19th, 2017 1:00 PM

Cast Your Own Stamps to Put Harriet Tubman on the $20 Bill

Put a new face on your money with these custom stamps. Don't worry, it's not illegal so long as you don't make the money unusable.

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | October 18th, 2017 6:00 AM

Design and 3D Print Your Own Gaming Miniature Bases

Design and print your own custom gaming bases while learning Tinkercad.

• Posted by Gareth Branwyn | October 12th, 2017 1:28 PM

Edible Innovations: Engineering a 3D Printer to Extrude Chocolate

Evan Weinstein went to World Maker Faire New York to introduce Cocoa Press, a 3D printer for chocolate that he developed all by himself.

• Posted by Chiara Cecchini | October 10th, 2017 6:00 AM

Maker Pro News: Foodtech Founders, 3D Printing on the Factory Floor, and More

Maker pros in both the food and 3D printing fields worked hard last week in prep for World Maker Faire New York.

• Posted by DC Denison and Jon Christian | September 26th, 2017 6:00 AM

5 Super-Useful 3D Printable Tools

Actually useful, everyday tools that you can print from any 3D printer.

• Posted by Gareth Branwyn | September 25th, 2017 10:10 AM

Josef Prusa Announces New Prusa i3 MK3 at Maker Faire New York

Prusa Research has launched their new 3D printer the MK3 at Maker Faire New York and we have a review of an early unit.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | September 23rd, 2017 7:10 AM

3D Print and Explore the World’s Oldest Known Lock

Get hands-on with history by 3D printing a copy of an Assyrian pin lock.

• Posted by Gareth Branwyn | September 11th, 2017 2:00 PM

This Week in Making: iPhone 7 Headphone Hacks, 3D Printed Homes, and Lego Engineering

This week, learn how to give your iPhone 7 a headphone jack, help NASA 3D print homes for space travel, or do some Lego building.

• Posted by Jordan Ramée | September 10th, 2017 6:00 AM

3D Print a GoPro Mount for a Spark Drone

Add a GoPro camera to a hobby drone for inexpensive aerial video production with this printable mount.

• Posted by Gareth Branwyn | September 7th, 2017 1:06 PM

Edible Innovations: 3DigitalCooks Experiments and Educates About 3D Printed Food

3DigitalCooks is a studio focused on 3D printing food, and exploring the concept through education, research, and consultation.

• Posted by Chiara Cecchini | September 7th, 2017 5:00 AM

Full Color 3D Printing Comes to the Desktop with the DaVinci Color

Full color is now available to FDM printing. No filament swaps, No multiple spools.

• Posted by Chris Yohe | September 1st, 2017 5:08 AM

Atom’s New 3D Printer Offers FDM and SLA Capabilities

With a shipping date of next year, the Atom 3 3D Printer promises to incorporate both FDM and SLA technologies into one sleek machine.

• Posted by Chris Yohe | August 31st, 2017 10:00 AM

These Tiny Drawbots Put Unique Doodles on Coasters

In order to produce something interesting to bring to a monthly hardware meetup, Barton Dring created custom laser coaster engraver/cutters.

• Posted by Jeremy S Cook | August 25th, 2017 5:00 AM

Five Quick Tips to Save Money on Your Next CNC Project

There are five ways to optimize and improve a the design of your CNC project for better results at the lowest cost.

• Posted by Gordon Styles | August 24th, 2017 6:00 AM

3D Print or Machine This Mesmerizing Kinetic Wave Machine

It has taken months to finally cnc mill and 3d print this idea. Here are the files to make your own!

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | August 23rd, 2017 5:00 AM

Maker Spotlight: Mark Rehorst

Mark Rehorst started working on photography and electronics when he was 9, and has since gone on to work in audio and build 3D printers.

• Posted by Pete Prodoehl | August 21st, 2017 5:00 AM

This Week in Making: Musical Lightning, Makey Pixel Art, and More

Watch lightning arc across the stage and create music, pixel art come together to create Makey, and the other stuff that happened this week.

• Posted by Jordan Ramée and Caleb Kraft | August 20th, 2017 6:00 AM

3D Print the Adafruit Circuit Playground Chess Set

Print out and polish an electronics-themed chess set using metal-infused filament.

• Posted by Gareth Branwyn | August 17th, 2017 12:21 PM

Design Tips to Follow and Mistakes to Avoid When 3D Printing Metal

3D printing metal has yet to fully reach a mainstream audience of makers, but here's a few tips to get you started if you're interested.

• Posted by Chloe Kow | August 17th, 2017 7:00 AM

Edible Innovation: Chloé Rutzerveld Explores Sweets from Scraps with STROOP

Chloé Rutzerveld got her start 3D printing layers of a support structure and an edible breeding ground, before moving on to making food.

• Posted by Chiara Cecchini | August 15th, 2017 6:00 AM

Your Wardrobe of the Future Could Be Printed at Home

Danit Peleg is an international fashion phenomenon who 3D prints her fashion designs. She hopes for a future where one's wardrobe is printed.

• Posted by Jess Hobbs | August 10th, 2017 5:00 AM

Maker Faire Beijing 2017 Focuses on the Evolution of the Maker Movement

Now in its third year, Maker Faire Beijing, with its expanded offerings and focus on interactivity, promises to be the best iteration yet.

• Posted by Goli Mohammadi | August 9th, 2017 10:37 AM

Open World: Touring London’s Biggest Workshops

Liam Grace-Flood begins his journey through London by visiting the city's two largest makerspaces: Building BloQ and London Hackerspace.

• Posted by Liam Grace-Flood | August 9th, 2017 5:00 AM

This Week in Making: Cardboard Kirby, 3D Printed Google Glass Headset, and More

This week, street artists paint over hate speech, Kirby is birthed from cardboard, Hacker House builds an automated gardener, and more.

• Posted by Jordan Ramée | August 6th, 2017 6:00 AM

4 Makerspaces That Came Together to Work on Big Projects

These four projects showcase how, together, makers can build bigger, more creative, and more challenging projects than if they were solo.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | August 4th, 2017 5:00 AM

3D Print a Uniquely Patterned Mouse Pad

Tired of using a file folder for his mouse, Valentin Postl decided to improve his desk space by 3D printing his own mouse pad.

• Posted by Jeremy S Cook | August 2nd, 2017 6:00 AM

See How This Intricate, 3D Printed Mechanical Calculator Works

The Curta mechanical calculator is an incredible feat of mechanical engineering. Marcus Wu decided to make a 3:1 scale version.

• Posted by Jeremy S Cook | July 28th, 2017 6:00 AM

Weekend Watch: Wintergatan’s Wonderful Works

Every video on Wintergatan’s channel is a little different, each focused on different aspects of engineering a wonderful homemade instrument.

• Posted by Tyler Winegarner | July 22nd, 2017 6:00 AM

Building a Rideable Lego Skateboard

An industrious maker 3D prints a human-size motorized skateboard.

• Posted by Gareth Branwyn | July 18th, 2017 3:38 PM

Filament Friday: T-Lyne Reshapes Your Prints

Taulman 3D T-Lyne's features make it perfect for wearable applications.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | June 16th, 2017 3:46 PM

Tech-Savvy Knitwear Designer Weighs In On Kniterate

Knitwear designer Lindsay Degen worked with with automated desktop knitting machine Kniterate to see how it compares to industrial machines.

• Posted by Andrew Salomone | June 7th, 2017 5:00 AM

Maker Pro News: Urban-X Reboots, Powered Exoskeletons, the Future of Food, and More

Classic story: an ambitious crowdfunding campaign goes viral and racks up millions, but backers grow anxious when the product never ships.

• Posted by DC Denison and Jon Christian | June 6th, 2017 5:00 AM

Formlabs Announces Desktop SLS Printer, Automated Manufacturing System

Today at their own Digital Factory Conference in Boston, MA, Formlabs announced two new products that will continue to cement their role for professional makers.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | June 5th, 2017 11:59 AM

Filament Friday: Tough Ink Gives Your Prints Flexibility

We return with Filament Friday with M3D's Tough Ink.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | June 2nd, 2017 3:11 PM

Review: The Droplit v2 Resin Printer

SeeMeCNC’s DropLit v2 may require a healthy dose of patience and elbow grease, but it offers a low-cost entry point to high-res 3D printing.

• Posted by Chris Yohe | May 31st, 2017 5:00 AM

Review: The MonoFab SRM-20

The monoFab SRM-20, boasts accuracy comparable to other manufacturers. However, the user experience is where the machine truly excels.

• Posted by Kurt Hamel | May 25th, 2017 6:00 AM

Review: The mUVe 3D DLP Pro+ Creates Clean and Crisp Resin Prints

This DLP-based resin machine may not be aesthetically pleasing to look at, but it creates beautiful results for an affordable price.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | May 22nd, 2017 5:00 AM

Filament Friday: PLAyPHAb

A look at PLAy/PHAb, 3D Print Life's PLA/PHA variant.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | May 19th, 2017 11:31 AM

This 3D Printed Mass Effect Prop Folds Up Just Like in the Game

This 3D printed prop of the M3 pistol from the Mass Effect franchise is stunning. It is built to fold up just like in the video game.

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | May 19th, 2017 6:00 AM

Filament Friday: MatterHackers Pro Series TPU

TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) is a flexible and fun!

• Posted by Matt Stultz | May 12th, 2017 2:23 PM

3 Costs to Consider When Mass Manufacturing a Hardware Product

Developing a new electronic product for mass manufacturing is not simple or cheap. Follow these three steps so you do not break the bank.

• Posted by John Teel | May 11th, 2017 5:00 AM

Here’s the Dastardly Winner of the Worst Cup Ever Contest

We had some really great entries to the Worst Cup Ever contest. Many of you put in some real time and creativity into trying to figure out a cup that would be nearly impossible to drink out of, but in the end there can be only winner.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | May 9th, 2017 9:47 AM

Filament Friday: Taulman3D’s Bridge Offers Nylon Durability

Nylon is a great 3D printing material because of its durability, but it can be tough to print. Taulman3D has released Bridge, which gives you the best traits of nylon.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | May 5th, 2017 1:15 PM

Filament Friday: “Silk Like” Filament Gives Glossy Prints

Everyone at my hackerspace kept asking what filament I'd used for a print I'd made with Silk Like, because it gives off a shiny lustrous texture that turns heads.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | April 28th, 2017 3:44 PM

Build a 1930’s Style Dieselpunk Cellphone

Adafruit’s Fona microcontroller, with a GSM phone module, can be used to make your very own dieselpunk cellphone that can make calls and store contacts.

• Posted by Bob Murphy | April 28th, 2017 6:00 AM

Shapeways Offers Access to New HP 3D Printing Technology

Shapeways has announced that they are teaming up with HP to give their community access to HP's new Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing technology.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | April 26th, 2017 10:49 AM

Maker Pro News: Printing Houses, Flying Cars, and More

Overview on VR in the maker pro market, updates on automobiles, and round-ups of all our recent 3D printer reviews and Edible Innovations.

• Posted by DC Denison and Jon Christian | April 25th, 2017 6:10 AM

Filament Friday: NinjaFlex Squishy Fun

So far in our Filament Fridays we’ve concentrated on rigid filaments that leave you with hard parts. This week, things are getting squishy with NinjaFlex – the most popular of the flexible filaments. NinjaFlex was originally created by Frenner Drives, a company that specializes in belt drive systems. The Frenner team […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | April 21st, 2017 6:00 PM

Filament Friday: Refil PET Helps Divert Plastic Bottles from Landfills

Refil's PET is made of 90% recycled material from either blue or green bottles, with a lime green color that really pops!

• Posted by Matt Stultz | April 14th, 2017 10:37 AM

3 Crucial Steps Before You Manufacture Your Product

Once your idea is complete on paper, what are the next steps for creating a functional prototype and commercial product?

• Posted by Robert Bodor | April 14th, 2017 6:00 AM

Maker Pro News: A Physical Bitcoin Wallet, an Artificial Pancreas, and More

Startup Ledger wants to put Bitcoin in your pocket with a USB stick-sized device, plus the latest news for professional makers.

• Posted by DC Denison and Jon Christian | April 10th, 2017 6:15 AM

Filament Friday: Algix Alga Is a Filament Made from Algae

Algix uses plant matter from algae to produce their alga filament.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | April 7th, 2017 3:35 PM

Maker Pro News: Crowdfunding Tips, Open Source Filament, and More

Get crowdfunding tips for both backers and producers, plus the latest news for professional makers.

• Posted by DC Denison and Jon Christian | April 5th, 2017 1:15 PM

How I Added Tank Treads to a Go-Kart

Taking inspiration from Brian Bunnell's design, Samer Najia adds tank treads to a Go-Kart to fulfill his childhood dream of driving a tank.

• Posted by Samer Najia | April 5th, 2017 6:00 AM

Review: ZMorph 2.0 SX Offers 3D Printing, CNC, Laser, and More

The ZMorph 2.0 X is a CNC mill, laser engraver, and 3D printer that's surprisingly capable for those willing to get their hands dirty.

• Posted by Chris Yohe | April 3rd, 2017 6:15 AM

The Sad Story of Walter, the Retired Industrial Arm

Walter, an older 6-axis robot who bears the distinctive 50s style of the former German Democratic Republic, has a sad story.

• Posted by Jeremy S Cook | April 3rd, 2017 6:00 AM

Filament Friday: Taulman3D T-Glase

This Friday's filament is PET. When used in a 3D printer, PET is both strong and food safe and can be made optically clear.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | March 31st, 2017 3:58 PM

Design the Worst Cup Ever to Compete in Our April Fool’s Contest!

In the spirit of April Fool's, we want to see the most infuriating drinking cup that you can design.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | March 31st, 2017 9:16 AM

Review: Boxzy Is a 3-in-1 Hybrid Desktop Fabrication Machine

As a jack-of-all-trades the BoXZY can do multiple things ­— and can do them well.

• Posted by Jean Carlos Cedré | March 30th, 2017 6:30 AM

Kniterate Launches Kickstarter for Automated Knitting Machine

Knitting something? Kniterate prints an entire knitted garment of your design within a desktop space in a matter of hours.

• Posted by Andrew Salomone | March 30th, 2017 6:00 AM

Filament Friday: 3D-Fuel’s Biome3D Is a Plant-Based Plastic

If you are looking to add a luster to your prints without the hassles of post processing, this is a great choice that comes with a nice environmental bonus.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | March 23rd, 2017 11:57 PM

This Week in Making: Lego Tape, A Bottle-Flipping Robot, Lab Grown Chicken Strips, and More

Tape that can make any surface Lego compatible, a bottle flipping robotic arm, and lab grown chicken strips? It's been a good week.

• Posted by Jordan Ramée | March 19th, 2017 8:00 AM

Filament Friday: Proto-Pasta Matte Fiber HTPLA

A lot of filament addresses how a print will look, but Proto-Pasta's new Matte Fiber filament also gives a textured, grippy feel to your prints.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | March 17th, 2017 3:16 PM

These Cute Retro Droids Are Actually 3D Printed

Brett Mich, a Wisconsin-based toy inventor, spends his free time crafting one-of-a-kind robot sculptures to sell.

• Posted by Donald Bell | March 17th, 2017 8:37 AM

Catching Up with Josef Prusa at the SXSW Interactive Innovation Awards

Josef Prusa shares his enthusiasm with us at SXSW, where he was nominated for an Interactive Innovation Award.

• Posted by Dale Dougherty | March 15th, 2017 10:13 AM

5 Labs That Use 3D Printing for Biohacking Projects

When it comes to fabricating with cells, these groups are leading the charge with DIY bioprinters and innovative methods.

• Posted by Biohacking Safari | March 15th, 2017 6:30 AM

Extract DNA at Home with a 3D Printed Centrifuge

Make this low-cost centrifuge to extract DNA on your desktop.

• Posted by Brian Berletic | March 14th, 2017 8:00 AM

Filament Friday: Refil ABS Is Recycled Plastic for More Sustainable Prints

Most 3D printing filament is made from new, first-use polymers, but now you can use ABS filament made from recycled car parts.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | March 10th, 2017 2:30 PM

Compassionate Projects Keep the Focus on People, Not Exposure

James' passion is photography, but his rare skin condition leaves him unable to operate a camera. Design engineer Jude Pullen built something to help.

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | March 9th, 2017 6:00 AM

This Tiny Apple II Is Powered by the $9 CHIP

You could fit this Apple II in your pocket!

• Posted by Jeremy S Cook | February 27th, 2017 6:00 AM

Maker Pro News: Pitch Your Project, a Palm-Sized Drone, and More

Plus, read about product pitch tips from IoT platform Brinc, Google's maker survey, and unique laser-cut business cards.

• Posted by DC Denison and Jon Christian | January 27th, 2017 1:35 PM

3D Printing Topographical Maps from Space Shuttle Data

Here's how I wrote a program to convert the Space Shuttle Endeavor's geographical data into topographical 3D printed maps.

• Posted by Thomas Sullivan | January 23rd, 2017 6:30 AM

3D Printed Material 10X Stronger Than Steel

A new way of 3D printing internal material structures that make them up to ten times stronger than steel at five percent of steel's density.

• Posted by Gareth Branwyn | January 17th, 2017 3:26 PM

Maker Pro News: Makers at CES, Micro-Crowdfunding, Edible Mealworms, and More

Check out the maker-made companies that caught our eye at CES, plus Kickstarter highlights low-quantity projects with their Make 100 program.

• Posted by DC Denison and Jon Christian | January 13th, 2017 12:52 PM

Comparing the Same Design Fabricated with Filament Printing, Resin, and CNC

Check out the same item 3D printed with filament, 3D printed with resin, and milled from wood.

• Posted by Art Krumsee | January 10th, 2017 9:15 AM

3D Print and Program This Cute Bipedal Arduino Bot

Build an Arduino-powered, 3D-printed, moon-walking bot with preprogrammed and custom gaits.

• Posted by Renee L. Glinski | January 10th, 2017 6:00 AM

Maker Pro News: Makers at CES, the Pop-up Economy, and More

Find the latest news about startups, products, incubators, and innovators.

• Posted by DC Denison and Jon Christian | January 6th, 2017 2:50 PM

This Shipping Container Is Actually a Huge 3D Printer

ship and print!

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | January 5th, 2017 6:00 AM

Our DigiFab Holiday Ornament Contest Winner Is…

It was a tough call to pick a winner for this year's ornament contest, because there were so many amazing entries! Read on to see who takes home the prize.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | December 28th, 2016 12:58 PM

Design a Mars Habitat for a Chance at a $1.1 Million Prize from NASA

Many children and amateur engineers — and even professional engineers — fantasize about designing things for NASA. Most people aren’t aware that NASA works with the public quite often! One of the most interesting ways to interact with NASA is through their Centennial Challenges, where they hold public contests to […]

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | December 21st, 2016 5:00 AM

Hacking for Peace in Colombia

What does making a 3D printer have to do with peace? This hackathon brings people together to create, share knowledge, and tackle a common problem.

• Posted by Christie Mettes | December 14th, 2016 5:30 AM

NexD1 Printer Brings Polyjet-Style 3D Printing to Consumers, Adds Conductive Resins

The machine can print multi-layer PCBs, and mix various types of resins, for a fraction of the price of professional models.

• Posted by Mike Senese | December 13th, 2016 7:00 AM

Building a Sci-Fi Cyber Octopus for 80’s Style Practical Effects

In a throwback to 80s cyber punk, "Attack of the Cyber Octopuses" features cool 3D printed practical effects.

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | December 13th, 2016 5:00 AM

Take a Tour of Xrobots’ Star Wars Droid Menagerie

James Bruton collection of functional Star Wars droids is amazing and totally DIY!

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | December 12th, 2016 5:30 AM

Design Something Awesome to Compete in Our Digifab Ornament Contest

Show us what you can make with your robots!

• Posted by Matt Stultz | December 5th, 2016 9:18 AM

5 Hacks and Mods for Custom 3D Printer Upgrades (from Easy to Insane)

You’re probably the sort of person who likes to tinker with your gear. And why should your 3D printer be any different? Go ahead, get hands-on with it!

• Posted by Spencer Zawasky | November 28th, 2016 5:00 AM

8 Reasons to Give Thanks for Your 3D Printer

If one of the things you're thankful for is access to a 3D printer, then here are 8 Thanksgiving themed 3D prints to celebrate the holiday.

• Posted by Lisa Martin | November 24th, 2016 5:00 AM

Sculpting 3D Printable Items in Virtual Reality with Oculus Medium

Sculpting in Virtual Reality is especially fun when you can 3d print the results.

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | November 23rd, 2016 5:00 AM

From Practical to Over the Top: 9 Projects Made with Digital Fabrication

When we were putting together our digital fabrications issue of the magazine, we spent some time searching for digital fabrication projects that wowed us. While some projects are more aspirational than realistic, some were downright practical. Here are our favorite projects from makers, designers, and artists that use 3D printing, […]

• Posted by Eric Chu | November 17th, 2016 5:00 AM

6 Qualities to Look for When Buying a 3D Printer for Your Classroom

Want to offer rapid fabrication to your students with a classroom 3D printer? These guidelines will help ease the way.

• Posted by Shawn Grimes | November 16th, 2016 6:00 AM

3D Print a High-Power Electric Unicycle

Cruise 25 miles at 20mph on a sweet, one-wheeled ride you built yourself!

• Posted by Matias Eertola | November 11th, 2016 5:30 AM

3D Printing Architectural Design Elements

Using 3D printing and faux wood filament to print architectural design elements.

• Posted by Gareth Branwyn | November 9th, 2016 1:44 PM

So You’re a Teacher with a 3D Printer… Now What?

Getting a 3D printer for your classroom is just the beginning. It's what you do with it that matters.

• Posted by Rich Lehrer | November 9th, 2016 5:30 AM

See Who Scored the Best out of 17 of This Year’s Newest 3D Printers

Our online guide incorporates content from the past two years, giving you the largest guide to 3D printers ever compiled in one place.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | November 8th, 2016 12:30 PM

Ability3D Combines a Router and Welder to 3D Print Metal Parts

You might soon be able to print in metal at home...

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | November 3rd, 2016 6:00 AM

3D Print These 12 Last-Minute Halloween Costumes

Okay, maybe a head-to-toe ensemble is out of the question at this point, but you still have time to print a few key accessories to make a phenomenal Halloween costume.

• Posted by Matt Stultz and Lisa Martin | October 28th, 2016 5:30 AM

This Hack Turns Your 3D Printer into a Full-Color Candy Machine

There's a kit available to convert your 3D printer into a candy printing machine!

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | October 19th, 2016 5:00 AM

Ultimaker Announces New Dual Extruder Printer

Ultimaker's latest offering, the Ultimaker 3, hits shelves today with a few new features.

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | October 18th, 2016 12:30 PM

Maker Faire Rome Day 1

Maker Faire Rome is Europe’s largest Maker Faire and an amazing showcase that proves that Makers are universal. Day one was education day with hundreds of Roman school children bused to the Faire to learn and experience the potential of making. Roman school children gather around a bionic arm exhibit, […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | October 15th, 2016 2:16 AM

Compete in “Print the Future” for a Chance to 3D Print Your Item in Space

Your project could be printed aboard the ISS

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | October 12th, 2016 12:30 PM

Download and Print This Light-Up Mace for Cosplay

Several materials and a fantastic design make this weapon prop really stand out.

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | October 10th, 2016 5:00 AM

8 Awesome 3D Printed Pegboard Tool Holders

Customize your pegboards with 3D printed tool holders or organizers.

• Posted by Gareth Branwyn | October 6th, 2016 3:17 PM

5 Machines for 3D Printing Cutting-Edge Cuisines

3D Printing food could make for some interesting cuisine innovations in the future. There's a few options to get you "cooking" now.

• Posted by Chandi Campbell | September 28th, 2016 5:30 AM

The Moat Boat Paddle Battle Returns To World Maker Faire

The most exciting paddle battle is returning to Maker Faire!

• Posted by Matt Stultz | September 23rd, 2016 2:00 PM

This Custom Machine 3D Prints Incredible Ceramic Sculptures

It's taken many prototypes, but Taekyeom Lee has created a 3D printer that can extrude clay to create ceramic sculptures.

• Posted by Taekyeom Lee | September 22nd, 2016 5:00 AM

This Week in Making: Awesome Cosplays, a Desktop Waterjet, and Prepping for Halloween

This past week we saw some awesome DragonCon cosplays, a new desktop waterjet, and got started on our Halloween projects.

• Posted by Lisa Martin | September 18th, 2016 8:00 AM

Maker Pro News: Should Your Startup Go Open Source? and More

Catch the latest ways makers are impacting business and technology this week. Our coverage includes hardware startups, new products, incubators, and innovators, along with technology and market trends.

• Posted by DC Denison and Jon Christian | September 16th, 2016 5:10 AM

Myanmar’s Farmers are 3D Printing Their Own Tools

3D printing has really made a difference for the designers who create and manufacture tools for Myanmar farmers.

• Posted by Taiei Harimoto | September 15th, 2016 5:00 AM

“Metamaterials” Allow You to 3D Print Simple Machines

Materials with specially-designed internal microstructures deform to create macroscopic motion.

• Posted by Gareth Branwyn | September 14th, 2016 11:50 AM

Tackling Food Waste in Hanoi with SEA Makerthon

Food waste is a problem in many places. For makers in Hanoi, Vietnam it's a chance to flex their skills for the SEA makerthon.

• Posted by Melanie Tan | September 12th, 2016 5:00 AM

This 3D Printer Uses Sugar to Create Glass-Like Sculptures

These 3D prints made from molten sugar are too pretty and too cavity-inducing to eat.

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | September 8th, 2016 5:30 AM

Chiang Mai Makerthon Develops Water Shortage Solutions in Thailand

Thailand is having one of its worst droughts, so for the SEA Makerthon event happening in Chiang Mai the focus is on saving water.

• Posted by Melanie Tan | September 7th, 2016 5:00 AM

Quick Tip: Make a Rotating Platform for Easy 3D Printer Access

John Park shares a quick tip to make your 3d printing life easier.

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | September 5th, 2016 5:30 AM

Sculptable Filament Could Merge Traditional Modeling with 3D Printing

Model makers sound pretty enthused taking a printed design and using traditional techniques to give a finely sculpted finish.

• Posted by Mike Senese | September 2nd, 2016 5:30 AM

3D-Printed Raspberry Pi Skycam for Drone-Free Aerial Video

It rides a monorail of string, streams video, and is remote-controlled from my phone... It is my very own 3D printed skycam.

• Posted by Brook Drumm | August 31st, 2016 4:00 AM

Review: Updated 3Doodler Brings a Broader Range of Materials and Accessories

No matter what of kind maker you are, practically everyone – from electrical engineers to hardcore crafters – is enchanted by the magical notion of a 3D-printing pen. So, I was delighted when the crowd-funded folk heroes behind the 3Doodler reached out to me to try out their latest offering: the […]

• Posted by Andrew Salomone | August 25th, 2016 6:00 AM

Prototyping with Living Cells

This is the second installment of our series on the state of biohacking. You can read the first installment “Safari in the Biohacking Society” and watch for more articles in the future. Bioprint Is the New Print The greatest bridge between the world of makers and the world of biohackers is […]

• Posted by Biohacking Safari | August 25th, 2016 5:00 AM

This Week in Making: Sculpting Beyoncé and Conductive Temporary Tattoos

This past week we learned about some trendy Maker fashion, saw a sculpting tutorial featuring Beyoncé, and more.

• Posted by Lisa Martin | August 21st, 2016 8:00 AM

3D Print Your Own Tactile Measuring Tools for the Visually Impaired

Tactile tools help students with visual impairments better understand and measure 3-Dimensional objects. You can 3D print some of your own.

• Posted by Prof. Julio M. D'Arcy, Luciano M. Santino, Yang Lu, Allison Dotter, Holly Williams and Nancy Arnold | August 17th, 2016 6:00 AM

How to Digitally Design Joinery for Better Assembly

If you're making two pieces meant to fit together, you'll want to know these basic best practices for designing joinery in CAD programs.

• Posted by Tasker Smith | August 17th, 2016 5:30 AM

3D Print an Archway of LED Lighting to Illuminate Your Work Table

This architecturally inspired LED lighting is 3D printable and arches over your desk for perfect illumination.

• Posted by Janis Jakaitis | August 16th, 2016 6:00 AM

This Week in Making: Robotic Tattoos, Free Software, and Fab Labs for Kids

This week we saw robotic tattoos, a museum bringing fabrication tools to kids, and how Autodesk is bringing software tools to Fab Labs.

• Posted by Lisa Martin | August 14th, 2016 8:00 AM

Maker Spotlight: Austin Robey

Austin Robey took his knowledge of architecture, jewelry design, and graphic design and turned it into a business focused around 3D printing.

• Posted by Make: Editors | August 6th, 2016 4:30 AM

Computational Thermoforming, the Other 3D Printing?

Using a new technique in thermoforming to create textured 3D models.

• Posted by Gareth Branwyn | August 5th, 2016 12:00 PM

5 Projects Fit for a Pokemon Go Master

Do you want to be the very best? Do you want to become a Pokemon Go master? Then here are 5 projects to help you level up and catch 'em all.

• Posted by Matt Terndrup | August 2nd, 2016 6:00 AM

Maker Spotlight: Rachel Koukal

Rachel Koukal has dabbled in many hobbies, but these days she's focusing on creating inspired 3D designs for jewelry and accessories.

• Posted by Make: Editors | August 1st, 2016 4:30 AM

Our Journey in Building a Glove-Controlled Robotic Gripper

Graham and Sam worked together to create a robotic gripper controlled with a glove and strong enough to hold household items.

• Posted by Graham Hughes and Sam Baumgarten | July 26th, 2016 5:30 AM

This Artist 3D Printed a Ghostly, Life-Size Motorcycle

This ghostly-looking motorcycle was meticulously designed and carefully constructed... Oh, and it is entirely 3D printed!

• Posted by Krista Peryer | July 15th, 2016 5:30 AM

This 3D Printing Contest Wants You to Design the Next Accessibility Device

Have an idea for a 3D printed device to help those with limited hand mobility? Join this contest to share your idea with those who need it.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | July 12th, 2016 11:18 AM

Here’s to Simple Builds: Or How a Door Stop Changed Our Lives

We used to duct tape an old battery into the door strike every day, true story! But this door stop solved an annoying office-wide problem.

• Posted by Tyler Winegarner | July 1st, 2016 6:00 AM

Monster-B-Gone Keeps Kids Safe from Creepy Bedroom Critters

Build a (pretend) bedtime scanner to repel creepy critters — so easy a kid can operate it.

• Posted by James Floyd Kelly and Chris Jones | June 27th, 2016 6:30 AM

Sensoree’s 3D Printed Fabric Animates Your Goosebumps

"That gave me goosebumps. Did you feel it too?" With Sensoree's biometric jacket 3D printed goosebumps move with the sensation of awe.

• Posted by Kristin Neidlinger | June 8th, 2016 5:30 AM

Build Modular Animal Robots with the Animech Project

For someone without a background or education in engineering and electronics, robotics can be a daunting field. That’s why Jeffrey Moore of The Animech Project is developing robotics kits that help teach those skills in a fun and accessible way. The Animech Project, on display at this year’s Maker Faire […]

• Posted by bill livolsi | June 1st, 2016 5:00 AM

New 3D Printers Unveiled Today at Maker Faire Bay Area

Maker Faire always attracts the latest innovative technologies, and this year is no different. Check out three new 3D printer models unveiled today.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | May 20th, 2016 4:32 PM

How to 3D Print on Tulle, Net, or Lace Fabrics

You can 3D Print directly onto fabrics for cool effects. You can do it too with this super simple project.

• Posted by Sahrye Cohen and Hal Rodriguez | May 18th, 2016 5:30 AM

How to 3D Print Directly onto T-Shirts

Learn how to add clever logos that pop out into the third dimension, because yes, you CAN 3D print directly onto your t-shirts.

• Posted by Sahrye Cohen and Hal Rodriguez | May 17th, 2016 6:00 AM

The Allforge Makes Injection Molding More Affordable With Cheaper 3D Prints

Is Allforge the next big thing to come to home prototyping? It's an injection molder that can use silicone, aluminum, and 3D printed molds.

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | May 12th, 2016 6:00 AM

New 5-Axis 3D Printer Creates Simple Wire Frame Models in Real Time

Watch this 5-axis 3D printer in action! Right now it only prints simple wireframes, but imagine the possibilities.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | May 12th, 2016 5:00 AM

3D Print a Working Tourbillon Clock

Print and assemble this working, large-scale model of a precision watch design.

• Posted by Christoph Laimer | May 3rd, 2016 3:50 AM

Build an FPV-Style Quadcopter with a CNCed Frame

There's no better way to learn how a drone works than by building one yourself. The Little Dipper drone is a 300-class autonomous flying rig.

• Posted by Belinda Kilby and Terry Kilby | May 3rd, 2016 3:30 AM

These Upcycled UFO Lamps Are Retro-Futuristic Fabulous

Using upcycled jars, collected bits and pieces, 3D printed parts and energy efficient LEDs, Will Strange makes UFO inspired lamps.

• Posted by Will Strange | May 2nd, 2016 5:30 AM

This Week in Making: VR Gets Serious, Hoverbikes Are Real, and Cheese Whiz!

This week in making we got excited about hoverbikes, looked at a more serious side of VR, and learned Star Simpson's tips for electronics.

• Posted by Lisa Martin | May 1st, 2016 8:00 AM

The Hovalin Is a 3D Printed Violin That Blends STEM and Music Education

Matt and Kaitlyn Hova went down the 3D printing rabbit hole and came out with a 3D printed violin (aka the Hovalin).

• Posted by Sophia Smith | April 26th, 2016 5:00 AM

Weekend Watch: “Layer By Layer” Teaches Design for 3D Printing

You should be actively trying to hone your design skills if you have a 3D printer. Noe Ruiz has the no-how to help you make better 3D prints.

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | April 23rd, 2016 8:00 AM

Stainable Wood-Based Filament Gives 3D Printed Violin a Natural Look

Can you give a 3D printed object a wood stain? Sure! Can you 3D print a violin? Why not! Do both and you'll get a natural looking violin.

• Posted by Jeremy S Cook | April 20th, 2016 5:30 AM

Can Your Really 3D Print a Working Robotic Lawnmower?

Need the lawn mowed? Print out a robotic lawnmower. Have a big yard? Print two?

• Posted by Gareth Branwyn | April 19th, 2016 3:52 PM

Makerbot Announces Expansion of Thingiverse API

Makerbot announces an expanded Thingiverse API for better third party app integration and a new option for designers to get paid.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | April 11th, 2016 12:15 PM

Yes, Your Cat Absolutely Needs 3D Printed Battle Armor

Is your cat ready for battle? To win honor at claw-point and drink the blood of its enemies?

• Posted by Cabe Atwell | April 6th, 2016 6:00 AM

Pro Tip: Use Filament to Add Simple Rivets and Hinges to 3D Prints

It's easier to make rivets for your 3D printed projects than you think! You just need some filament and something very hot.

• Posted by Cabe Atwell | April 5th, 2016 6:30 AM

Let This 3D Printed Robosnake Wiggle Its Way into Your Heart

If Robocop had a pet, it would be Robosnake. This adorable 3D Printed snake wiggles like an inchworm and is the perfect low maintenance pet.

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | April 5th, 2016 5:00 AM

Making a Wind Turbine Out of Spare 3D Printer Parts

Turning a old whirlygig fence spinner into a power-generating wind turbine.

• Posted by Gareth Branwyn | April 4th, 2016 11:00 AM

Epic 3D Printed Baby Rattler Sword

Look, it's baby's first rattler sword!

• Posted by Gareth Branwyn | April 2nd, 2016 1:59 PM

Solidoodle Bows Out of 3D Printing

After various setbacks, Solidoodle is suspending operations. For customers whose orders had not been fulfilled, New Matter is stepping in.

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | March 30th, 2016 6:30 AM

How to Get a Weathered Metal Finish on Your 3D Printed Props

Here are Brian Westgate's tips for creating a weathered metal finish on your next 3D printed prop.

• Posted by Jeremy S Cook | March 30th, 2016 5:30 AM

Customize and Print 3D Picture Books for Visually Impaired Kids

Most kids get their first intro to reading through picture books — now, Tom Yeh wants to bring picture books to kids with visual impairments.

• Posted by Sophia Smith | March 28th, 2016 5:00 AM

Autodesk’s Project Escher Uses Multiple 3D Print Heads for Massive Jobs

Autodesk's Project Escher is an assembly line of independent 3D printers to make printing faster and more efficient.

• Posted by Cabe Atwell | March 24th, 2016 6:30 AM

Can You Fix Your Own Teeth with 3D Printed Retainers?

A college student scans, molds, and vacuum forms his own 3D printed retainers

• Posted by Gareth Branwyn | March 20th, 2016 9:00 AM

DIY 3D Printing Aficionados Share their Passion at the Midwest RepRap Festival

The Midwest RepRap Festival is happening this weekend in Goshen, Indiana. Come by if you're interested in DIY 3D printing.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | March 18th, 2016 6:00 AM

Watch the Digital Design of This Swaying 3D Printed Dress

Check out the latest 3D printed dress from Nervous System and learn more about how museums are recognizing the artistry of fashion tech.

• Posted by Michelle "Binka" Hlubinka | March 9th, 2016 6:00 AM

Designer Troy Huang 3D Printed an Amazing NYC Cityscape Desk

You've probably seen hundreds of maps of New York. But have you ever seen the Big Apple as a scaled, glow in the dark, 3D model?

• Posted by Lisa Martin | March 9th, 2016 5:30 AM

The Comprehensive Guide to Building a Realistic R2-D2 Replica

Learn how to build your own R2-D2 and join a dedicated community of Makers bringing Star Wars astromech droids to life. This comprehensive guide will get you started!

• Posted by Paul Gentile (The Hobby Guy) | March 7th, 2016 6:00 AM

15 Fantastic Project Enclosures

Fight the drab tyranny of the beige box with these inspiring ideas for project enclosures

• Posted by Sean Michael Ragan | March 4th, 2016 4:03 PM

How Modding Nerf Blasters Became a 3D Printing Business

What started as a quest for nerf-aided vengeance has turned into a robust 3D Printing business dedicated to modifying off-the-shelf nerf guns.

• Posted by Signe Brewster | March 2nd, 2016 5:30 AM

How to 3D Print Your Own Leather Tooling Stamps

Create and 3D print your own custom leather tooling stamps.

• Posted by Gareth Branwyn | February 25th, 2016 12:04 PM

This Robot Prints Tactile Maps for the Blind

Linespace is the 3D Printing technology that creates tactile maps on demand for the blind.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | February 23rd, 2016 5:30 AM

3D Print the Spaceships from Syfy Channel’s “The Expanse”

Are we on the verge of a future where we can 3D print the fantastic worlds that we see on TV?

• Posted by Gareth Branwyn | February 22nd, 2016 2:41 PM

3D Printing Finds a Place in the Playroom at New York Toy Fair

3D printing is becoming safer and easier for children, and toy companies are taking notice.

• Posted by Kathy Ceceri | February 19th, 2016 5:30 AM

Just How Noisy Is the 3D Printed Winner of the “Make it Loud” Contest?

We tested the winning whistle design of the "Make It Loud" 3D printing contest. So just how loud is it?

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | February 11th, 2016 5:00 AM

Score a Bundle of Make: Books to Benefit Maker Ed

When you "pay what you want" in our latest Drone and 3D Printing Humble Bundle deal, you help out the education efforts of Maker Ed.

• Posted by Gretchen Giles | February 6th, 2016 7:30 AM

3D Print a Working Watch

Is 3D printing technology now reliable enough to print a sophisticated watch?

• Posted by Gareth Branwyn | February 1st, 2016 12:50 PM

We’re Stoked for These 2 New Features in Meshmixer

3D printing with multiple materials? Want to turn your 3D designs into flat patterns? Then you'll be as excited as we were for Meshmixer 3.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | January 30th, 2016 8:00 AM

Carbon Filters Get 3D Printable Makeover for Global Clean Water Initiative

Faircap is the 3D printable filtration system that screws into a standard water jug.

• Posted by Michael Floyd and Bilal Ghalib | January 29th, 2016 5:00 AM

3D Print This Incredible Superhero Mask from Zortrax

Zortrax recently released STL files for a superhero mask complete with display stand — print 40 pieces and then snap and screw them together.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | January 26th, 2016 6:00 AM

Create a Custom Bokeh for Crazy Cool Photo Effects

Create bokeh in whatever shape you want with 3D printed lens cover.

• Posted by Janmeja Heir | January 22nd, 2016 6:00 AM

Watch: How I Added Foot Controls to the Xbox One

Make:'s Caleb Kraft shares video walkthroughs of his build process for adding foot pedals to an Xbox One controller.

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | January 13th, 2016 5:00 AM

Mcor ARKe Brings Full Color 3D Printing to the Desktop

Today at CES, Mcor announced their brand new entry into the desktop 3D printing market, the ARKe. The ARKe brings full color 3D printing to the home, office, or classroom, along with a new type of additive manufacturing that we have not seen in the desktop market thus far.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | January 6th, 2016 11:14 AM

Ultimaker Unveils 2+ Line with Extruder Improvements

This week at CES, Ultimaker announced a new line of printers with better nozzles, extruders, and cooling.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | January 5th, 2016 12:07 PM

Bye Bye Cubify, 3D Systems Discontinues Consumer Division

3d systems discontinues the consumer line of printers

• Posted by Matt Stultz | December 29th, 2015 11:35 AM

Your Favorite Obscure Star Wars Droid Is Now a 3D Printed Charger

The GNK droid from Star Wars is immortalized as this 3D printed cell phone charger.

• Posted by Jeremy S Cook | December 18th, 2015 5:00 AM

3D Print Custom Stamps Using Inkscape and OpenSCAD

You don't need to carve your own custom stamps when you have a 3D printer.

• Posted by Chris Slyka | December 11th, 2015 7:00 AM

Great Gifts: 3D Print These Useful Stocking Stuffers

These small gifts are perfect to print in the days leading up to Christmas Eve, and small enough to stuff in someone's stocking.

• Posted by Lisa Martin | December 11th, 2015 5:30 AM

Review: At $150, Simplify3D Software is Worth It, for Some

Simplify3D is a slicer that offers speed and reliability for 3D Printing, but is it right for you?

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | December 10th, 2015 5:30 AM

3D Print the Make: Raspberry Pi Zero Case

3D print this Raspberry Pi Zero case to protect your new board from bumps and debris.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | December 8th, 2015 5:05 AM

4 Upcoming 3D Printers We Can’t Wait to Get Our Hands On

Sure, we all enjoy seeing a few iterative improvements on new models, but what really gets us excited are those printers that are slated to change the game completely.

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | December 7th, 2015 7:00 AM

3D Print Your Own Flex-Neck Lamp

Learn how to 3D print and wire this flex-neck lamp.

• Posted by Caleb Cotter | December 7th, 2015 6:00 AM

Contest: Design and 3D Print an Ornament, Win an Ultimaker!

Think you can 3D print the best holiday ornament? Share your design with the community and enter to win fun prizes from Make: and Ultimaker!

• Posted by Make: Editors | December 3rd, 2015 11:34 AM

Apple Just Patented a Full Color 3D Printer Concept

The US Patent Office just granted the tech giant a patent on a two-headed, full-color printer design.

• Posted by Mike Senese | December 3rd, 2015 10:49 AM

A RepRap Family Tree: Tracking the Printers That Started it All

RepRap project is a symbiotic relationship: they would produce our goods at a low cost while we would provide the help they needed to reproduce themselves.

• Posted by Chandi Campbell | December 2nd, 2015 6:00 AM

6 Exotic Filaments You Should Try in Your 3D Printer

3D printing with standard plastics is amazing in its own right, but printing with alternative filaments is a step up to a new level.

• Posted by Spencer Zawasky | December 1st, 2015 6:30 AM

Cheat Sheet: CNC and 3D Printing Software Terms

Make sense of all the fabrication terms and acronyms.

• Posted by John Abella | November 29th, 2015 8:00 AM

Don’t Miss These 3D Printing and CNC Machine Black Friday Deals

We found a great collection of 3d printing deals for black friday

• Posted by Matt Stultz | November 26th, 2015 5:47 AM

Over 100 3D Printing Projects for Your Home

Check out our massive collection of fun, clever, and useful objects for your home, all free and ready for 3D printing

• Posted by Gareth Branwyn | November 19th, 2015 1:06 PM

How to Design and 3D Print Your Own Custom Gaming Miniatures

Learn how to combine 3D models in Meshmixer to make your own miniatures.

• Posted by Andrew Terranova | November 17th, 2015 6:00 AM

Art at the Heart of Canada: Ottawa Maker Faire Gets Crafty

Robots that feed you, light channeled through gelatin, and "cellfies" (photos you take of your cells) impress at Ottawa Maker Faire.

• Posted by Shannon Hoover | November 17th, 2015 5:30 AM

Design Tool for 3D-Printable Robots from Disney Research

Disney, in partnership with Carnegie Mellon, shows off very exciting software for creating 3D-printable robots.

• Posted by Gareth Branwyn | November 12th, 2015 1:00 PM

Sundial Casts Digital Display — No Electronics Needed

The angled holes in this cool 3D printed Sundial casts a shadow that looks like a digital clock display.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | November 11th, 2015 6:00 AM

Join Us: East Coast Launch Party for the 2015 Digital Fabrication Guide

Join some of Make:'s expert testers in Rhode Island to kick off the release of our 2015 digital fabrication guide.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | November 10th, 2015 10:42 AM

This 3D Printed Telescope Is Powered by Raspberry Pi

We talked to Mark Wrigley about the PiKon telescope, a low-cost telescope kit using 3D printed components, and a Raspberry Pi Camera.

• Posted by Alasdair Allan | November 10th, 2015 5:00 AM

Velleman Vertex 3D Printer Kit: Two Extruders, Solid Value

This dual-head 3D printer kit from Velleman gets solid results at a low price.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | November 5th, 2015 5:00 AM

Here Are This Year’s Winners from Make:’s Digital Fabrication Shootout

This year's best performing desktop digital fabrication machines from Make:'s annual shootout.

• Posted by Make: Editors | November 4th, 2015 5:00 AM

12 More 3D Print Projects for Halloween

Bust out the 3D printer for these creepy last-minute Halloween decorations.

• Posted by Cameron Mira | October 30th, 2015 10:56 AM

Turning a Tape Gun Into a Prototyping Machine

Researchers at a German computer lab create a real-world wireframe graphics printer out of a packing tape gun.

• Posted by Gareth Branwyn | October 29th, 2015 11:00 AM

The Best 3D Printing Troubleshooting Guide

This troubleshooting guide is a must-have resource for any 3D printer.

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | October 29th, 2015 7:00 AM

3D Print a Spooky Light-Up Pumpkin Desk Ornament

This cute pumpkin desk ornament can be 3D printed. Next, add an LED strip to give it a spooky glow.

• Posted by Jason Babler | October 26th, 2015 5:30 AM

Recreating the Past with Archeological 3D Printing

Virginia Commonwealth University and Jamestown Rediscovery allows visitors to experience the past by 3D printing archaeological artifacts.

• Posted by Jeff Aronowitz | October 24th, 2015 8:00 AM

Party at the Maker Media Lab: Celebrate the 2015 Digital Fabrication Issue

Our 2015 Digital Fabrication Issue will hit newsstands soon, so we're inviting Makers (you!) to come demo machines and nab a copy of the issue.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | October 23rd, 2015 2:08 PM

Progress Report: Secretive Club Designing, 3D Printing a Full-Size BB-8

In preparation for Episode VII, a secretive BB-8 Builders Club has created STL files for building a life-size BB-8 droid.

• Posted by Donald Bell | October 23rd, 2015 5:30 AM

Personalize Your Pumpkin with Mr Potato Head-Style Add-Ons

Sure, carving your pumpkin is fine, but you can bring it to the next level with 3D printed pieces inspired by Mr Potato Head.

• Posted by Cabe Atwell | October 23rd, 2015 5:00 AM

Inventor Reveals the Secrets Behind His Attacknid Walking Robot Toys

See how the inventor of the Attacknid walking robotic toy took his ideas from prototypes to products.

• Posted by Andrew Terranova | October 20th, 2015 6:00 AM

10 Spooky 3D Printed Halloween Props and Decorations

We gather 10 of the spookiest Halloween props, decorations, and accessories made with 3D printing.

• Posted by Cabe Atwell | October 16th, 2015 6:00 AM

3D Printing a Robust Cubesat for Space-Bound Dev Boards

We talk to Craig Kief and Brian Zufelt from COSMIAC about their plans not just to fly the Raspberry Pi into orbit, but to 3D print the satellite that's going to take it there.

• Posted by Alasdair Allan | October 13th, 2015 7:00 AM

New Prosthetic Arms Are Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars Themed

These 3D printed prosthetics look like they came right out of Iron Man, Frozen, and Star Wars.

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | October 12th, 2015 5:00 AM

Makerbot Lays Off 20% of Its Staff for the 2nd Time This Year

Makerbot, one of the most recognizable names in the 3d printing industry, has had a really tough year.

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | October 8th, 2015 2:43 PM

Paddle Battle: 3D Printed Boats Race in Tiny Moats

The Moat Boat Paddle Battle was a wild success at World Maker Faire in New York this past weekend. Teams competed for 3D printers awarded by SeeMeCNC.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | October 2nd, 2015 6:30 AM

NASA Announces Winners of 3D Printed Habitat Challenge

During Maker Faire Bay Area NASA announced a new $2.25 million competition to design and build a 3D printed habitat intended for deep space exploration. Today winners of the first stage of the competition were announced here at Maker Faire New York.

• Posted by Alasdair Allan | September 27th, 2015 3:01 PM

Print in Braille, and Other 3D Printing Announcements from World Maker Faire

As the 2015 Faire kicks off this year at the New York Hall of Science, here are some of new developments in fabrication rolling out.

• Posted by Jon Christian | September 26th, 2015 7:00 AM

Dremel Takes Its 3D Printer to School

Dremel is targeting its 3D printer to teachers right down to providing professionally developed lesson plans.

• Posted by Patrick Mannion | September 24th, 2015 10:48 AM

3D Print a Supersized Seven-Segment Clock

Building your own clock is practically a rite of passage as a Maker. 3D-print this Arduino-based desktop clock with a jumbo seven-segment LED display that glows from within.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | September 23rd, 2015 6:00 AM

Review: Formlabs’ Brand New 3D Printer, the Form 2

The new flagship resin-based 3D printer from Formlabs features an expanded build volume along with a number of other surprises.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | September 22nd, 2015 7:01 AM

2 Expert Tips to Give Your 3D Prints Smooth, Colorful Finishes

Most 3D prints have the same ridged, textured finish to them due to the nature of extruders. Find out how to customize your prints with these techniques.

• Posted by Matt Griffin | September 21st, 2015 5:30 AM

Easy LED Jumble Box Creates Colorful Chaos

This easy project shows you how to set up a handful of LEDs inside a transparent container for hours of fun.

• Posted by Cameron Mira | September 16th, 2015 5:00 AM

It Took 100 Hours to 3D Print This 2-Bedroom Villa

This luxury 2-bedroom villa in the Philippines was constructed with a specialized 3D printer. Its next project? 3D printing low income housing.

• Posted by Sophia Smith | September 14th, 2015 6:00 AM

Detailed Breakdown: How Carbon Fiber Filament Ruins 3D Printer Nozzles

It's a known fact that some filaments cause extra wear on 3D printer nozzles. E3D decided to test the effects of carbon fiber. Here's what they found.

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | September 11th, 2015 6:00 AM

Light Up Your 3D Prints with Glow in the Dark Filament Techniques

This new glow in the dark filament will have your 3D prints looking phosphorescent.

• Posted by Matt Griffin | August 31st, 2015 5:30 AM

Commemorate the Pluto Flyby with This 3D Printable Plaque

Todd Blatt was inspired by the new detailed images of Pluto and decided to make a 3D printable plaque. Download the STL file today!

• Posted by Leia Gatch | August 30th, 2015 8:00 AM

Watch: Optimus Prime Birthday Cake Actually Transforms

Watch this real cake with a 3D printed frame transform from a truck to a robot, just like Optimus Prime.

• Posted by Leia Gatch | August 29th, 2015 8:00 AM

Recreate a 140-Year-Old Brushless Motor on a 3D Printer

3D-print this 1872 replica Electro-Magnetic Engine that works like your drone's modern motors.

• Posted by Michael Curry | August 28th, 2015 2:41 PM

Guy Builds 3D Printed Resume So Big, He Has to Ship it By Freight

In the job market, you have to make a big impression. This guy did just that by making a giant 3D printed resume to apply for a position.

• Posted by Cabe Atwell | August 28th, 2015 6:00 AM

3D Print 10 Materials at Once with MIT’s New MultiFab

Researchers at MIT recently introduced MultiFab, a multi-material printer technology capable of print in ten different materials at once.

• Posted by Matt Griffin | August 25th, 2015 10:24 AM

Print with Glass Using MIT’s New Molten Glass Extruder

Mediated Matter from MIT has created a new molten glass extruder that is 3D printing objects fit for a museum.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | August 21st, 2015 10:02 AM

Baby Princess Leia Rocks This Mini Star Wars Speeder Bike

Australian Maker dad Tez Gelmir decided to build a Star Wars speeder bike for his daughter’s first birthday.

• Posted by Sophia Smith | August 20th, 2015 6:00 AM

3D Print Your Own Stepper Motor

Learn how one Maker created his own stepper motor using a 3D printer, an Arduino, and a few materials picked up from the hardware store.

• Posted by Donald Bell | August 18th, 2015 6:00 AM

Dismantle a Toy to Create Your Own 3D Printed Swinging Makey

Solar powered toy ornaments are pretty cute, so we decided to repurpose the electronics inside to help Makey the Robot swing perpetually in the sunlight.

• Posted by Cameron Mira | August 17th, 2015 6:00 AM

E3D and LittleBox Partner to Crowdfund New Power Printer BigBox

The BigBox is a collaboration between the E3D team and Kickstarter alumni LittleBox whose promising Kickstarter campaign ends this Sunday.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | August 14th, 2015 12:23 PM

NASA Releases 3D Printable Files for Pint-Sized Curiosity Mars Rover

Curiosity might just be our favorite Martian robot. This week, NASA has released files to 3D print your very own Curiosity rover.

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | August 14th, 2015 6:30 AM

This New Printer Works in the Lonely Vacuum of Outer Space

An organization called Made In Space has announced that they've made a breakthrough in 3D printing within a vacuum.

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | August 12th, 2015 10:10 AM

You Won’t Believe this Beautiful Melodica Is 3D Printed

Maker Daren Banarsë went on a quest to fabricate his ideal melodica. He had to reverse engineer and 3D print it, and the result looks and sounds completely authentic.

• Posted by Sophia Smith | August 5th, 2015 5:30 AM

Knee Deep in PLA: Our 2015 3D Fabrication Shootout Kicks Off

The fourth annual Make: 3D printer test is officially underway. This weekend we'll test printers, CNC machines, and laser and vinyl cutters.

• Posted by Nathan Hurst | July 31st, 2015 3:41 PM

3D Print This Elegant Cold Brew Coffee Maker

Jonathan Odom proves his love for cold caffeinated beverages with this cold brew coffee maker he pieced together using 3D printed fittings.

• Posted by Sophia Smith | July 27th, 2015 6:00 AM

How to Build a No-Screws, Snap-Together, 3D Printed R/C Car

3D print and snap together this little race car with a brushless motor, Flutter wireless microcontrollers, and a few bucks of filament.

• Posted by Taylor Alexander | July 26th, 2015 5:00 AM

Tips for 3D Printing Press-Fit Parts

Learn how to 3D print press-fit parts so you can snap together an easy assembly for your next build.

• Posted by Kurt Hamel | July 22nd, 2015 7:00 AM

Review: Printrbot Metal Plus

Following the metal-framed makeover of its smaller simple sibling, the Printrbot Metal Plus transitions from a laser-cut wood frame to a new, beautiful powder-coated metal housing. The sturdy frame offers a number of upgrades over the previous generation, getting great results in our tests. It holds a z-axis that’s been […]

• Posted by Chris Yohe | July 21st, 2015 2:29 PM

Rubber Bands and Fishing Line Make a Low-Budget 3D Printer

Jeffrey Kerr (aka Lobo CNC) is on a mission to make the cheapest DIY 3D printer possible. His current design is the Delta-T v0.3 a non-Cartesian 3D printer in the delta style that uses only a handful of easily sourced parts, including: acrylic, aluminum tubing, stepper motors, an extruder, fishing line, […]

• Posted by Donald Bell | July 17th, 2015 6:00 AM

Automating a Filament Colorizer to a 3D Printer

During my second week as an artist in residence at the Maker Media Lab, I decided to explore designing and creating a filament colorizer.

• Posted by Tom Burtonwood | July 16th, 2015 5:30 AM

MakerBot Faces Class Action Lawsuit Over Faulty Extruders

MakerBot grew from a fun project by three friends in a hackerspace in Brooklyn, to being THE name in desktop 3D printing. Over the last few years, though, that name has been drug through the mud; from the community backlash when they decided to go closed source after building their reputation […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | July 14th, 2015 11:52 AM

3D Printed Giant Miniature Walking Robot Tank

If you are a fan of incredibly detailed, operational, hand-built creations, you might want to check this out. Codename Colossus is a walking robot tank created by Michael Sng, an artist and graphic designer from Singapore. Sng entered the toy realm as a lead designer for Singapore-based Stikfas Ltd., creating articulating action […]

• Posted by Cully Meier | July 14th, 2015 7:30 AM

Skill Builder: Convert a STL File for Laser Cutting

3D Printers are not always the right tool for the job.. In this tutorial, I will show you how to convert .STL files designed for 3D printing into vector files for vector laser cutting.

• Posted by Jose Santos | July 14th, 2015 6:00 AM

My First Week as an Artist in Residence at the Maker Media Lab

I came to Maker Media Lab with a couple of projects in mind for my short stint as artist in residence: Louis Sullivan 3D printed architectural reference book Arduino controlled 3D printer filament pigmentation device 3D scanning with drones During my first week in the lab, I chose to focus […]

• Posted by Tom Burtonwood | July 13th, 2015 5:30 AM

Big Updates for Cura, Slic3r, and Other 3D Printing Slicers

Over the past few weeks, we have seen major updates to many of the most vital packages that we use to operate our 3D printers.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | July 10th, 2015 5:30 AM

Check Out the Open Source Chassis that will Bring 3D-Printed Cars to the Streets

Today Local Motors announces the winner of its design challenge, Project [Redacted], for a four-seater based on a 3D-printable template.

• Posted by Nathan Hurst | July 7th, 2015 9:50 AM

Building a Robot Arm Part 4: Adding Control with an Arduino

This project is part 4 in the building a robot arm tutorial. In the first part I show how to design the arm, the second part shows how to design the base, and the third shows how to design the mount. After all of the Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) and 3D modeling […]

• Posted by Adam Lukasik | July 7th, 2015 7:30 AM

Solving A Molding Conundrum: How to Really Print Sphere Molds

Learn how to model sphere molds in CAD so that it minimizes undercut.

• Posted by Marty Marfin | July 4th, 2015 8:00 AM

Formlabs Releases Tough New Resin for 3D Printing

Formlabs has been steadily releasing new materials that each provide a new property to their users. Now, Formlabs has added a new resin to join Clear, Flexible, and Castable: Tough.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | July 3rd, 2015 5:00 AM

3D Print Your Own Marble Machine

Marble machines are fun contraptions that take marbles through crazy loops and turns. You can buy one from a toy store or you can make one yourself. There are a lot of different ways to go about it, but I’m particularly impressed with what Jazzmyn Ellsworth, 14, did. She designed various 3D […]

• Posted by Nicole Smith | July 1st, 2015 6:30 AM

Watch Your Favorite Song Transform into a 3D Model

If you’ve used a desktop music application, you’ve probably discovered some type of hypnotic visualization feature that renders patterns and colors that are synchronized to your tunes. But how many of those visualizations create a 3D model viable for 3D printing? My bet is probably zero. Blair Neal, a Brooklyn-based […]

• Posted by Sophia Smith | June 29th, 2015 7:00 AM

Skill Builder: Designing Dual Extrusion 3D Printed Parts

3D printing is pretty neat. Dual extrusion 3D printing is super neat. Modeling with CAD is pretty neat. Modeling with a cloud-based, version controlled, and free to use CAD program like Onshape is super neater. So, why not use both super neat things to make something awesome? Follow this guide and learn […]

• Posted by Jose Santos | June 27th, 2015 8:00 AM

New 3D Printer Uses Molten Glass

Micron 3DP, a maker of extruders for 3D printing, has been exploring an exciting new area: 3D Printing with glass. This exploration seems like a somewhat natural transition for the company. The “hot end” of the 3D printer is the part of the extruder assembly that literally melts the plastic […]

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | June 26th, 2015 6:00 AM

Building a Robot Arm Part 2: Designing the Solid Base

This project is part 2 in the building a robot arm tutorial. In the first part I show how to design the robot arm and in the third part I show how to design the mount section. Part four will show how to add control with an Arduino. In part one of making a […]

• Posted by Adam Lukasik | June 26th, 2015 5:00 AM

Amaze Balls: Casting Hollow Spheres in a Mold

This is a tutorial on how to make a silicone mold of a hollow, spherical form. It is part of a larger project, so I hope the reader will enjoy some background information to put it in context. Project Background I became interested in artificial reef technology a few years ago […]

• Posted by Marty Marfin | June 25th, 2015 7:00 AM

A 3D Printed Super Car the Top Gear Crowd Would Love

Traditional methods for building cars are full of wasted materials and wasted energy. 3D printing offers a greater level of customization along with the ability to easily make complicated parts. The team from Divergent Microfactories set forth to use the power of 3D printing to help make a car — and […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | June 24th, 2015 8:28 AM

7 Mad Max Props You Can 3D Print Right Now

There are very few things that will fire-up the creative minds of the world like a good movie. This summer’s hit, Mad Max: Fury Road, is proving to be full of inspiration to at least a few Makers out there. Here are seven designs inspired by the movie that you […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | June 24th, 2015 6:30 AM

InMoov Provides Everything from Prosthetics to Cocktails Around the World

A global community is contributing expertise to the InMoov Project

• Posted by Geeta Dayal | June 23rd, 2015 6:00 AM

Robots Are 3D Printing a Bridge Right Underneath Them

As more people become familiar with 3D printing and the ways additive manufacturing can change how things are made, new ideas and applications continue to emerge. While printing toys and cell phone cases can be fun, these are not world-changing applications. A team in Amsterdam, Netherlands MX3D, is preparing to […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | June 23rd, 2015 5:30 AM

Hypnotic Circular Knitting Machine Weaves Yarn Like Magic

Knitting is a popular needlecraft, but it can get tiring knitting larger pieces. Varvara Guljajeva and Mar Canet came up with a clever way to automate the process with this open source, open design, 3D printed circular knitting machine called the Circular Knitic. This idea didn’t just come out of thin […]

• Posted by Nicole Smith | June 21st, 2015 8:00 AM

Watch this Adorable Duck Waddle and Swim with a 3D Printed Foot

Buttercup might just be the cutest duck around. He has been in love, cared for a teddy bear, and is able to run and swim with the aid of his specialized 3D printed foot. Buttercup was born with a twisted left foot that was not able to fully rotate forward. In […]

• Posted by Elise Tarkman | June 20th, 2015 8:00 AM

Adafruit Sits Down and Talks with Makerbot’s New CEO

Over the first few years of their existence, Makerbot leveraged their community and the bourgeoning open source hardware movement to make their name synonymous with desktop 3D printing. What Kleenex is to facial tissue or Scotch is to cellophane tape, Makerbot has come to be for 3D printing. But then came a […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | June 19th, 2015 1:28 PM

Building a Robot Arm Part 1: Designing the Arm with CAD Software

Exploring what is possible with robots and how to design a robot arm.

• Posted by Adam Lukasik | June 19th, 2015 8:00 AM

Build Your Own Resin 3D Printer with Lego

Most 3D printers need complex motion systems to draw out the pattern of the object being printed. FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) printers need rigid x/y stages; SLA (Stereolithography) printers use galvanometers to move their laser around; but DLP (Digital Light Processing) printers don’t need any of these — they flash an entire layer at […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | June 19th, 2015 7:00 AM

This 3D Printer Mod Lets You Carve Metal With Electricity

Take any 3D printer, throw on this modular head, and use it as an EDM machine to do precise metal carving. Exciting stuff! What’s EDM? Electro-Discharge Machining or “spark erosion” is a fairly specialized field that not many hobbyists are familiar with. The technique flips traditional electrical design upside down […]

• Posted by Matt Freund | June 18th, 2015 8:00 AM

Review: Smooth-On XTC-3D Brush-On Coating for 3D Printed Parts

Sometimes 3D printed parts look interesting printed in lower resolutions with distinct layer lines. For example, the lines on a 3D printed scale model of a larger part to be CNC routed can represent a visible tool path in scale, but sometimes you want a smoother, more highly-finished part. I […]

• Posted by Marty Marfin | June 17th, 2015 8:00 AM

Ridiculous Mechanism Punches 3D Prints off Your Printer

There have been multiple solutions to the problem of automatically removing 3D prints from your 3D printers’ build platform — from Makerbot’s patented Automated Build Platform to Ultimaker’s script to bump the prints off after they are complete. Now MatterHackers have made a little video of the best method I have found […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | June 17th, 2015 7:30 AM

3Doodler Creator Shares His Experience from Makerspace to Market

We connect with 3Doodler co-founder Max Bogue to hear about his experiences.

• Posted by DC Denison | June 14th, 2015 8:00 AM

Cutting, Drilling, Sanding, and Printing with Dremel at Maker Faire

With a full range of tools and projects for all attendees to test out, the Dremel booth at this year’s Bay Area Maker Faire was non-stop action. Groups of people gathered to build their own derby cars, using multiple Dremel machines to rough-cut blocks of wood, drill holes, sand the edges, and attach […]

• Posted by Mike Senese | June 12th, 2015 2:58 PM

HP Announces New Sprout 3D Scanning Platform

Today, HP has some exciting new announcements for those interested in 3D scanning using their Sprout platform. The Sprout by HP is a ground-breaking piece of computing hardware that incorporates a touch screen, all in one desktop computer with a projector, capture surface, an Intel RealSense 3D camera, and a 14 megapixel traditional […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | June 11th, 2015 2:40 PM

New Research Allows for Incredibly Colored 3D Prints

We have seen hydrographic film used in the past to give your 3D prints some color. Now, a group of researchers from Columbia University and Zhejiang University have released a research paper showing how they can precisely place full-color texture maps onto 3D printed objects using the same technology, some off the […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | June 11th, 2015 8:30 AM

Skill Builder: Use Hot Glue to Rescue Your Failing 3D Print

I’ve developed a little trick for using hot glue to rescue a 3D print that is going wonky while it is in progress. Nothing replaces starting with a good model, having the right equipment, and using good practice while printing. Still, this technique has come to the rescue a few […]

• Posted by Andrew Terranova | June 9th, 2015 7:00 AM

CNC Router Parts Unveils Their New Plasma Table

When you think of a CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) machine, you probably think of a machine with a router attached to it, capable of cutting its way through wood, metal, and a variety of other materials. Really, a CNC machine is a generic term for a family of fabrication devices. […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | June 4th, 2015 10:00 AM

Reinvent the Wheel with these 3D Printed Bike Parts

Bicycles have been around for well over 100 years, but manufacturing techniques continue to be refined for frames, safety gear, and accessories. 3D printing, especially using metal, is one of the more interesting manufacturing techniques in development. From the ultra high end to a few designs that you can make […]

• Posted by Jeremy S Cook | June 4th, 2015 6:00 AM

Recent Advancements Improve 3D Printed Pharmaceuticals, Chocolate, and Hearts

3D Printing Pharmaceuticals Researchers in London are working on a way to 3D print pills. The shape and surface area of a pill are surprisingly important in how the drug is released into your system, so their idea is that specifically-shaped pills could meet a specific patient’s treatment needs. And futurists […]

• Posted by Jon Christian | June 2nd, 2015 11:56 AM

Replicate Some Robots with these 3D Printing Projects

Thingiverse is a robot lover’s dream with its wonderful collection of both decorative but also functional mechanical masterpieces. I have collected a few of my favorites to help you round out your Robot month. Some of these little guys will require you to break out your soldering iron and practice […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | May 30th, 2015 8:30 AM

A 3D Printed Toy with a ’90s Transformers Style

Assembly has long been emphasized as a selling point for children’s toys, from Lincoln Logs and Legos to Tinkertoys, Hexbugs, and K’nex. After all, what’s the fun in buying and playing with something that you don’t get to assemble yourself? In the latest iteration of such kits, artist and designer Tomoo […]

• Posted by Sophia Smith | May 29th, 2015 7:30 AM

A First Look At The Mosaic Palette At Maker Faire

I had a chance to meet some of the members of the Mosaic team at Maker Faire Bay Area and check out the Mosaic Palette. The Palette can take up to four different colors of filament and combine them to allow them to be printed on a single extruder 3D printer. […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | May 28th, 2015 7:30 AM

Help Crowdsource a Giant 3D Printed Edgar Allan Poe Statue

The We The Builders team has been collaboratively creating fantastic sculptures of our nation’s forefathers for the past few years. Now, they have turned their sights on an iconic figure of their hometown of Baltimore: Edgar Allen Poe. This new project, Edgar Allen Print, is off to a great start, but needs […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | May 27th, 2015 7:30 AM

3D Printed Bionic Claws with MyoWare Muscle Sensors

One of our prime passions is to motivate the next great minds and ideas by posting informative step-by-step tutorials. To celebrate the launch of our fourth-generation muscle sensor, the MyoWare, we’ve put together a tutorial that will make you go berserk! This tutorial will teach you to build bionic claws using […]

• Posted by Advancer Technologies | May 27th, 2015 6:00 AM

SketchUp and Materialise Partner for 3D Printing Design Optimization

The popular design tool and the additive manufacturing experts team up to allow for optimized 3D printing capabilities of your designs.

• Posted by Mike Senese | May 22nd, 2015 10:43 AM

Tell Time with this 3D Printed Portable Sundial

Sundials have been used to tell time for thousands of years. People have been able to tell you what time of day it is pretty accurately with just a stick (known as a style), a shadow, and some markings on the ground. Nowadays, not many people know how to read sundials […]

• Posted by Nicole Smith | May 22nd, 2015 8:30 AM

MIT to Offer Course in Rapid Prototyping

This summer, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology will begin offering a rapid prototyping continuing education course. During the course, which is suitable for a general audience, students will learn about a number of prototyping techniques, design components in a group setting, and then fabricate those parts during lab time. “With […]

• Posted by George LeVines | May 19th, 2015 1:12 PM

3D Printed Zoetrope Animates Famous Baroque Painting

Tired of looking at old paintings in stuffy art museums? Then take a gander at this 3D printed zoetrope called “All Things Fall,” which artist Mat Collishaw made in collaboration with Sebastian Burton in order to bring an action-packed, baroque painting by Peter Paul Rubens to life! It’s shocking to […]

• Posted by Andrew Salomone | May 19th, 2015 11:10 AM

A Visually Impaired Mother Sees Her Ultrasound Thanks to 3D Printing

A Huggies-sponsored clip showing visually impaired mother-to-be Tatiana Guerra as she “sees” her unborn child for the first time with a 3D printed ultrasound has racked up nearly 10 million views on YouTube. A São Paulo-based digital production outfit known as “The Goodfellas” produced the print. Using a special file extension available […]

• Posted by George LeVines | May 17th, 2015 4:54 PM

Announcing NASA’s 3D Printed Habitat Challenge

Today at Maker Faire Sam Ortega — the Program Manager of NASA’s Centennial Challenges Program — announced a new $2.25 million competition to design and build a 3D printed habitat intended for deep space exploration.

• Posted by Alasdair Allan | May 16th, 2015 12:30 PM

New CAD Tool OnShape Is Free for Makers

[youtube https://youtu.be/JV8WHJ48Duk] OnShape is a new CAD tool that is likely to make a serious impact within the Maker community by offering professional level tools to Makers for free. The OnShape team has created their tool as a web app, making OnShape a cross platform tool working on Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, and […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | May 13th, 2015 10:56 AM

Electroplating 3D Prints Looks Surprisingly Good

[youtube https://youtu.be/osbEiWAkPRw] The 3D printing community is coming up with new ways to finish 3D prints every day. Some are complex, some simple, but the goal is always to get away from the ridges visible in most 3D prints. The Orbit1 is a machine that takes your 3D print and electroplates […]

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | May 13th, 2015 8:46 AM

This Week in 3D Printing: Going Mainstream and Saving Lives

From establishing a unified file format to saving the lives of infants, 3D printing made national headlines last week. Here are some that caught our eye: Microsoft followed its announcement last week of a 3MF Consortium to standardize 3D printing formats by launching an overhauled version of the .3MF file […]

• Posted by Jenn Nowicki | May 12th, 2015 6:30 AM

Watch These Kids Go Nuts Making Rube Goldberg Machines

STEAMLabs invited kids and families to build crazy Rube Goldberg machines at their brand-new Makerspace in downtown Toronto, and the resulting video is 62 seconds of fun. Makes me think OK Go should just hire these kids to do their next video. STEAMLabs is a non-profit, all-ages Makerspace dedicated to […]

• Posted by Keith Hammond | May 7th, 2015 6:30 AM

Why Handcrafters Should Embrace Digital Fabrication

Around a year ago while I was tutoring a 3D printing workshop in San Juan, one of my 3D printers caught the attention of a couple of fine arts students. Interestingly, they took opposing attitudes towards the technology. One was amazed by the widening opportunities presented to him, while the […]

• Posted by Vicente Gascó | May 7th, 2015 6:00 AM

On-Demand 3D Printing Service Opens at UPS Hub

On Monday a new cloud-based, on-demand 3D printing company, called CloudDDM (Direct Digital Manufacturing), announced itself and its plan to open a facility in partnership with UPS. CloudDDM will allow customers to use a browser-based design program to create parts, prototypes, even complete products that can then be printed in […]

• Posted by Gareth Branwyn | May 6th, 2015 9:53 AM

Incredible Lithophanes Wow Crowds at 3D Print Week

Creative Manager for Aleph Object (makers of LulzBot printers), Ben Malouf, unveiled some of his own amazing 3D printed art pieces last month at 3D Print Week New York. Using the process known as lithophane for creating three-dimensional images you can only see when backlit, Malouf created portraits of actor Gary Busey, […]

• Posted by Gareth Branwyn | May 1st, 2015 10:32 AM

Review: LulzBot Mini 3D Printer

LulzBot is known for their exceptional engineering, upgradability, and commitment to open source — but not for portability, nor for having a space-saving footprint. Now, the team has released the LulzBot Mini to help those who don’t have the desk space required for their larger Taz, but are looking for many […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | May 1st, 2015 8:59 AM

How to 3D-Print Hand Knobs for Any Hex Bolt

There’s a common argument that you can’t make anything useful on a 3D printer. That’s not exactly true, and these 3D printed hand bolts aren’t just useful, they also add utility to the hardware you already have in your shop. I can’t take full credit on this design — I first […]

• Posted by Tyler Winegarner | May 1st, 2015 7:30 AM

I Used 3D Hubs to Print a Phone Dock. Here’s What Happened.

Last week, Make:‘s Matt Stultz wrote about the new collaboration between MakerBot’s design community, Thingiverse, and the Amsterdam-based 3D Hubs. Eventually, the collaboration could bring together Thingiverse’s 700,000 designs with 3D Hubs’ 15,000 printer locations — though for now, the feature is available only for parts developed by a handful of pre-selected designers. In March, I used 3D Hubs to print […]

• Posted by George LeVines | April 30th, 2015 10:01 AM

How a Pro-Grade 3D Printer Helped Evolve My Prop Design Business

What would you do with a professional 3D printer?

• Posted by Goli Mohammadi | April 29th, 2015 12:52 PM

Printrbot Announces New Kid-Friendly 3D Printer

There was a nice surprise in the Printrbot booth at the New York 3D Printshow: the new Printrbot Play. The Play continues the new path Printrbot has been taking since the creation of the Metal Simple, by building sheet metal printers (a long departure from the original, mostly printed models). While having […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | April 29th, 2015 9:55 AM

Spanish Company Scans and 3D Prints Every Resident of Village

A Spanish 3D printing firm demonstrated a new scanner by creating 3D scans of all 318 residents of Torrequebradilla, a small village in southern Spain, in just one day. The event was part of a nationwide promotional tour organized by Grupo Sicnova to advertise the scanning speed of the Clonescan […]

• Posted by Jenn Nowicki | April 27th, 2015 11:58 AM

3DShook Offers a Curated Collection of 3D Designs

As more and more users turn to design sharing sites like Thingiverse or Youmagine, the communities grow and more designs are available to the world at large. The only problem? Not all of the users uploading designs are sharing good content. While these sites have collected amazing works by extremely generous and talented […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | April 23rd, 2015 11:13 AM

MakerBot Teams With 3D Hubs, Offers Local Thingiverse Prints

  For a long time now, two major questions have come up around Thingiverse: How can I print things from Thingiverse if I don’t own a printer? How — as a designer — can I get paid for my designs on Thingiverse? Yesterday, MakerBot took a big step forward on both of […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | April 22nd, 2015 10:33 AM

Disney 3D Prints with Fabric, Makes Soft Interactive Toys

The folks at Disney have been exploring some really interesting techniques for fabrication. Their latest is this interesting method of 3D printing with fabric. The process is best described as an automated system for assembling laser cut layers of fabric. Their machine resembles a tiny assembly line more than a […]

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | April 20th, 2015 9:43 AM

This Week in 3D Printing: Food, Fashion, and Carbon3D’s Funding

$10M to Carbon3D Last week, we featured a University of Buffalo student who printed a 40×40×100mm Eiffel Tower in just over 12 minutes. That same day, VentureBeat reported that Carbon3D — another startup working on speedier 3D printing — received $10M from Autodesk’s 3D printing fund. Carbon3D calls the technology Continuous […]

• Posted by George LeVines | April 15th, 2015 10:32 AM

Fix Discolored 3D Prints with Fire

Okay, let’s start this one with a perform at your own risk disclaimer. Fire is dangerous, plastic fumes are dangerous, so please be careful. This week, some of my fellow hackers from Ocean State Maker Mill and I attended a charity event and demonstrated 3D printing to the attendees. We decided that […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | April 12th, 2015 7:00 AM

Gigabot Proves Even 3D Printing is Bigger in Texas

After their wildy successful first Kickstarter back in 2013, re:3D’s latest iteration of Gigabot, an extra large 3D printer, is Open Gigabot, which currently has two days left on its Kickstarter campaign. The Open Gigabot files are being released on Wevolver, a social enterprise for open source hardware. Make: spoke with re:3D Co-Founder Katy Jeremko about […]

• Posted by Tyler Winegarner and Sophia Smith | April 10th, 2015 11:25 AM

E3D Announces Low-Cost Hot End for 3D Printers

In last week’s post, we saw a presentation from the E3D team as they talked about their hot ends at the Midwest RepRap Fest. Today, we are excited to announce that the team has released a new, extremely low cost hot end: the E3D Lite6. The Lite6 features the same quality and […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | April 8th, 2015 7:30 AM

Triple Threat: BoXZY Puts Printing, Milling, and Lasers in One Small Box

On my way to the Midwest RepRap Fest, I stopped in at HackPittsburgh to meet up with the BoXZY team and take a look at their new machine in person. BoXZY is doing well on Kickstarter; with its promise of being an all in one 3D printer, milling machine, and laser etcher, it’s enticing backers. The BoXZY features […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | April 2nd, 2015 7:00 AM

Taulman3D Releases New, Super Strong Nylon Filament

Tom Martz of Taulman3D joined the crowds at the Midwest RepRap Fest this past weekend in Goshen, Indiana. While there, Tom took to the stage to present his company’s brand new Alloy 910, a high-strength nylon filament. Alloy 910 came about after Taulman’s corporate clients asked for a stronger nylon […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | March 27th, 2015 6:30 AM

3D Printed Shoes and the Coolest Hello World Boards You’ve Ever Seen at Fab Academy

The Fab Academy program is a distributed educational model providing advanced digital fabrication instruction for students through a unique, hands-on curriculum and access to technological tools and resources. In this series, Erin, aka RobotGrrl shares her experiences with the program as she progresses through the courses. In this adventure we worked […]

• Posted by RobotGrrl | March 27th, 2015 6:00 AM

Review: Printrbot Simple Maker’s Kit

In 2013, Printrbot released the Simple and shook up the consumer 3D printer market. At $299, it smashed the competitions’ lowest price points and created a price war on Kickstarter. To achieve these cost savings, Printrbot created and adopted a few interesting tricks — some worked, some didn’t. Surprisingly for such […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | March 24th, 2015 4:00 PM

Out of this World: Milling Meteorite Shoes from Aluminum Foam

Photo: Petr Krejci If you’ve ever wondered how a meteorite might look after being turned into a pair of fashionable shoes, then you’re in luck, because the designers at Studio Swine have illustrated just such a scenario with this spectacular pair of Meteorite Shoes made from aluminum foam lined with […]

• Posted by Andrew Salomone | March 23rd, 2015 11:41 AM

Maker Pro News – Drone Ban at SXSW, Open-Source 3DP Resin, and More

“We’re explicitly inviting you to understand, remix, and remake our resin” — Eric J. Wilhelm, Autodesk From the editors of Make:, the Maker Pro Newsletter is about the impact of Makers on business and technology. Our coverage includes hardware startups, new products, incubators, and innovators, along with technology and market trends. Please […]

• Posted by DC Denison and Jon Christian | March 21st, 2015 8:00 AM

Autodesk Acquires 3D Figurine Design Tool Modio, Re-Launches as Tinkerplay

When Wayne Losey left his job with a big corporate toy company, he had a dream to bring the kind of toys that he loved as a kid to market. Wayne wanted to combine the fun and adventure of action figures with the customizability of Legos. He realized that 3D […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | March 19th, 2015 10:20 AM

Will This New Technology Make 3D Printers 25 Times Faster?

  The technologies that we often talk about for 3D printing (FDM, SLA, SLS), have been around for a while and it’s rare that we see ground breaking processes that really shake things up. This week, a new company in the market Carbon 3D, has released a new process they refer […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | March 17th, 2015 2:46 PM

A Legal Guide To Licensing Your 3D Printed Files

Michael Weinberg and his team over at Public Knowledge, have been working hard to keep the internet and other emerging technologies like 3D printing from being overly restricted and closed to citizens of the world. Now Michael and his team have created a whitepaper to help all of us know what […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | March 10th, 2015 10:30 AM

Cartesian, Delta, and Polar: The Most Common 3D Printers

If you’re a regular reader here at Make, then you have seen many 3D printers. We talk about them all the time, and have even done comprehensive comparisons between many of the commercially available desktop printers in our Special 3D Printer Shootout Issue. One common question we get though, is “why […]

• Posted by Chandi Campbell | March 10th, 2015 10:21 AM

Keep Your Print Supplies Fresh With This Filament-Of-The-Month Club

We have all heard of cheese of the month or fruit of the month clubs, but how about a filament of the month club? A few different companies, are starting up services for users who are interested in receiving shipments of filament to their doors every month. One of the […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | March 5th, 2015 9:04 AM

Print This Adorable Two-Wheeled, Self-Balancing Robot

We have seen a lot of great self-balancing robots over the past few years, but few of them have the same level of finish as the new EddiePlus. EddiePlus is an Intel Edison powered (get it Eddie/Edison) 3D printable robot. Eddie features rotary encoders on his wheels, a backpack to […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | March 1st, 2015 8:36 AM

4-Headed Printer Makes Multiple Parts Simultaneously

3D printers are great for prototyping or for when you need one or two copies of a part, but the time it takes to print each one of those parts makes scaling difficult. But what if you could print two, three, or four parts in the same amount of time […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | February 25th, 2015 10:29 AM

Lulzbot Skyrockets, Surprises With Early Taz 5 Release

Lulzbot surprised us this week with the announcement of their new iteration of their flagship printer, the Taz 5. Lulzbot claims that explosive growth has allowed them to release their new printer ahead of schedule. Our review of the Taz 4 was released as part of Make 42 in November, its high […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | February 13th, 2015 10:34 AM

Helping Those In Need With A Portable 3D Printed Wind Turbine

In today’s connected world, cellular service is often more ubiquitous than the power needed to charge the phones. A few years ago, a post here at Make pointed me to a story about the creation of a simple hydroelectric generator to help residents of small village in Guatemala charge their phones so that they could sell […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | February 11th, 2015 3:01 PM

6-Axis Robot-Arm 3D Printer Runs on Arduino, Slings Spiderwebs

Most industrial robots run on proprietary systems, but this experimental KUKA arm uses an Arduino MEGA to 3D print in 6 axes, mimicking the shapes found in nature. Despite the size of this KUKA arm with a custom toolhead attachment — a 3D printer extruder — carefully looking at the […]

• Posted by David Scheltema | February 11th, 2015 12:32 PM

How It Is Made: 3D Printing Filament

Have you ever wondered how the filament for your 3D printer was made? We got a chance to go frolic in a warehouse where that exact thing was being done. While pretty much anyone who is familiar with 3D printing may know the basics, there are probably a point or […]

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | February 11th, 2015 10:53 AM

Video: Teenage NASA Employee Creates Mind-Control Bionic Arm

It’s always great to hear about young people doing good things for humanity. Easton LaChappelle not only blows my mind but is a huge inspiration. The 19 year old recently accepted a job with NASA after creating a 3D printed prosthetic arm that is controlled by your mind. LaChappelle become interested in robotics and technology at […]

• Posted by Emily Coker | February 10th, 2015 3:01 PM

Stuck Inside? Print These 9 Practical and Playful Snow Solutions

Snowball throwers, hiking cleats, RC-car hacks, and more.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | February 9th, 2015 10:07 AM

Pro Tip: You Can 3D Print Parts from McMaster-Carr

I don’t know about you but sometimes it feels like I can plan and measure all I want and then I order the parts I think I need and they’re not exactly right. This can be nerve-wracking, annoying, and expensive when you’re spec’ing high-priced parts. Make: pal Meredith Scheff-King discovered […]

• Posted by Gareth Branwyn | February 6th, 2015 12:26 PM

Kill Switch: Your Keyboard Needs This Skull-Shaped Esc Button

If you happen to be a villain of some type that has a 3D printer lying around your lair, command your minions to start printing one of these immediately. This skull keycap looks menacing in blue, but the red version is more likely to strike terror into your enemies’ hearts. […]

• Posted by Jeremy S Cook | February 4th, 2015 11:01 AM

Jules Verne Needed This Gorgeous Steampunk 3D Printer

3D printers and steampunk don’t generally go together (feel free to correct me on this), but for some reason this one fits in quite nicely. It’s based on a Printrbot Go, which is built into an unstained folding wooden case. John decided to stain this case, and after adding a […]

• Posted by Jeremy S Cook | February 3rd, 2015 5:01 PM

New 3D Printer Filament Brings Lost-Wax Casting To Your Desktop

  When it comes to 3D printing, no one is innovating and creating new materials like Kai Parthy. Kai’s “Lay” series of filaments have been pushing the market over the past few years with Laywood and Laybrick being the most popular to consumers and copycats. This week, Kai has released […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | February 2nd, 2015 5:01 PM

Detecting 3D Printed Guns and Other Highlights from the Museum of Science and Industry Manchester

The Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) occupies the site of the Liverpool Road Station, the world’s first railway station. It served as the Manchester terminus of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway (L&MR), an important route ferrying commercial and public traffic between these two key cities. Exhibits at MOSI include […]

• Posted by Tom Burtonwood | January 28th, 2015 9:01 AM

This Web App Easily Turns Your Selfies Into 3D Models

Smoothie-3D is trying to make the 2D-to-3D process easier with their free online modeling tool.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | January 26th, 2015 10:40 AM

3D Print These Custom Cars And Race Them On Your Tabletop

  Bridging the gap between the virtual world and the real world is a popular topic these days. Augmented reality, Google Cardboard, and games like Skylanders are just a few products that allow us to interact in both the physical and virtual. Now, 3DRacers hope to send your Mario Kart addiction […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | January 21st, 2015 8:59 AM

Review: CubePro

The CubePro would sit nicely in an office beside the company’s large copy/scan/print appliance, where changing the filament cartridges would be akin to changing the toner cartridge.

• Posted by Matt Stultz | January 20th, 2015 5:33 PM

Review: Cube 3

This is not a machine for people who want to tweak settings and chase the perfect print. The Cube 3 is for someone who wants to print, has no time to waste, and is willing to pay more for plastic for a toolchain that just works.

• Posted by John Abella | January 20th, 2015 2:13 PM

Voxel8 Demonstrates Its Electronics-Capable 3D Printer at CES 2015

We caught up with the Voxel8 team at CES 2015 to see their circuitry-capable 3D printer up close.

• Posted by Mike Senese | January 8th, 2015 11:32 AM

Circular Knitic: An Open Hardware Knitting Machine

Artist duo Varvara Guljajeva & Mar Canet designed and built an open hardware automated knitting machine called Circular Knitic.

• Posted by Andrew Salomone | January 7th, 2015 8:01 AM

Ultimaker Unveils Big and Small Ultimaker 2s

Ultimaker is one of the world’s leading desktop 3D printing brands with one of the top performing printers from our 3D Printing Shootout this year. Today, they have announced two new models in the Ultimaker 2 line: the Ultimaker 2 Extended and the Ultimaker 2 Go. The Extended will have the […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | January 6th, 2015 2:10 PM

Formlabs Releases Draft Mode And Smart Supports

In the constant pursuit to improve the user experience for their customers, Formlabs has announced two major software updates to the Form 1+. The first is Draft Mode, a lower resolution print mode that allows users to quickly create sample prints. Often during early development periods, a fine resolution print […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | January 6th, 2015 10:01 AM

3D Systems At CES

Today at CES, 3D Systems made a few big announcements. The most exciting of which is the release of the 3D Systems Touch™. The Touch uses haptic feedback to allow designers and gamers to interact with items in a 3D space. To help make this a multipurpose device, they have also […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | January 6th, 2015 6:01 AM

Losing to My High School Class a Big Win

Recently I switched careers from designing industrial food and dairy equipment to teaching industrial technology in a high school. While planning this move and taking night classes, I read quite a bit about authentic instruction where the students engage in real projects that end with something tangible and with real […]

• Posted by Brian Zweerink | January 5th, 2015 3:01 PM

Emailing Hardware into Space

During December the first ever tool was 'emailed' to the International Space Station and now, if you want to, you can print the same wrench on your own 3d printer.

• Posted by Alasdair Allan | January 5th, 2015 12:01 PM

3Doodler Releases New 3D Printing Pen

It’s been nearly two years since the 3Doodler was successfully funded on Kickstarter.com. Today, they have released their first new extruder since then. The 3Doodler 2.0 features a new slimmer lighter design and a new and improved filament drive system for smoother extrusions. The 3Doodler team took a lot of […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | January 5th, 2015 7:01 AM

Hoover Releases 3D Printed Accessories Files

Hoover, a company once so synonymous with vacuum cleaners that using any vacuum was known as “Hoovering”, has announced a partnership with Makerbot to release accessories for their vacuums on the popular design sharing site, Thingiverse. Their collection currently includes flashlight mounts, battery holders, and miniature classic models. We have now seen […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | December 23rd, 2014 3:01 PM

The Holidays Go High Tech With Unique 3D Printed Christmas Ornaments

Did you know that you can design or download your own designs and have them pro 3D printed?

• Posted by Cabe Atwell | December 23rd, 2014 5:01 AM

It’s A New Filament Friday! New Flexibles and Metals

• Posted by Matt Stultz | December 19th, 2014 4:01 PM

Dremel Idea Builder 3D Printer Giveaway: The Winner Announced!

The time has come! We must announce the winner of the Dremel Idea Builder 3D printer. We began this contest last week with the topic of multi material use: something that used both 3d printed parts as well as non 3d printed parts. There were tons of entries. 433 comments […]

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | December 19th, 2014 1:00 PM

Boston’s 3D Printed Drones Meet Up

On Monday night in Boston, MA, 3D Hubs hosted a meet up to bring members of the local 3D printing and drone communities together. The Middlesex Lounge provided a perfect atmosphere for an event that was a great balance of informative talks and a fun social hangout. Boston is a leading city […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | December 17th, 2014 8:01 AM

3D Printing Brings Schooling Home

There are two means of incorporating 3D printing into a homeschool plan. One, of course, is by getting a 3D printer for your home. (More on that later.) A simpler means is through a veritable wealth of amazing pre-made models to be found by the clever makers who post on […]

• Posted by Julie Powell | December 16th, 2014 1:01 PM

3D Printed Prosthetics Allow Dog To Run

3D printing prosthetics isn’t exactly the newest thing in the world, but this take on it is surprisingly refreshing. This dog named Derby was born with disfigured legs. Running, or even walking, simply wasn’t possible. While you can see that a wheel rig was in use for some time, 3D […]

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | December 16th, 2014 12:03 PM

Share Your Idea For A Chance To Win A Dremel Idea Builder 3D Printer!

Submit your design for a chance to win a Dremel Idea Builder 3D printer

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | December 10th, 2014 12:01 PM

3D Print Your Medical Scan

Prep CT images to print, using open-source software.

• Posted by Luis Ibáñez | December 10th, 2014 9:01 AM

Interview with OctoPrint’s Gina Häußge

From part-time project to full-time job, we talk to the creator of OctoPrint, a wireless solution for managing your 3D printer.

• Posted by Michel Sinner and Yves Sinner | December 9th, 2014 6:55 AM

TechShop and Fujitsu Launch Mobile Makerspace for Student Education

The nationwide chain of makerspaces known as the TechShop franchise has partnered up with Fujitsu the Japanese multinational IT equipment manufacturer to produce a mobile makerspace ready to hit the road. Inside the 24 foot trailer is a wide variety of high tech tools including mini 3D printers, laser cutters, […]

• Posted by Matt Terndrup | December 8th, 2014 1:01 PM

3D-Printed Eyeglasses

Finally! Design and print your own custom specs using these tricks.

• Posted by Aaron Porterfield | December 5th, 2014 8:30 AM

Planning On Buying a 3D Printer This Holiday Season?

Is this the year that you are finally going to get a 3D printer? Maybe you’ve already got one and you’re ready to upgrade to the latest and greatest? Our 3D printing section in the Ultimate Gift Guide can help you decide what to buy this year. Who could possibly […]

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | November 29th, 2014 12:01 PM

First Successful 3D Print In Space Completed

The team at Made In Space was proud to announce that on November 24th at 9:28pm GMT, their printer completed the first functional print in space. The item seen above is a face plate to cover wiring on the extruder of the printer, designed specifically for the space station. It was printed […]

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | November 25th, 2014 3:02 PM

Announcing The Ultimate Makers’ Gift Guide 2014

The gift-giving season officially kicks off this week — and we’re here to help with our Ultimate Makers’ Gift Guide for 2014. Our five experts pored over hundreds of items to hand select the bright and shining stars in five of our favorite categories. They’ve double- and triple-checked their list, […]

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | November 24th, 2014 1:52 PM

How Ingocraft Moved From 3D Printing to Injection Molding

Ingocraft shares how they moved from 3D printing to injection molding for their Kickstarter campaign.

• Posted by Ian Cole | November 24th, 2014 7:01 AM

Review: Print-Rite CoLiDo 3D Printer

It’s a good machine for hackers to tinker with. Print-Rite’s CoLiDo 3D Printer is a MakerBot Replicator clone with a twist — it runs G-code instead of .x3g files — allowing for slicer interchangeability.

• Posted by Eric Chu | November 22nd, 2014 5:26 PM

Review: Idea Builder 3D Printer

From the exterior packaging and $999 price point, it’s obvious that the Dremel Idea Builder is a product aimed squarely at the mass market. Their design team has clearly thought through the unboxing experience. Inside is a full-color, easy to follow, quick-start guide, two sheets of Dremel-branded BuildTak, and a […]

• Posted by Tom Burtonwood | November 22nd, 2014 5:16 PM

Review: Airwolf HD, HDx and HD2x 3D Printer

The AW3D HD, HDx, and HD2x are the latest additions to Airwolf 3D’s ever-growing printer portfolio, clearly targeted at buyers with (very) deep pockets looking to print big in a wide variety of materials.

• Posted by Michel Sinner | November 22nd, 2014 5:15 PM

Review: TAZ 4 3D Printer

The LulzBot TAZ 4 was high on my list of printers to test this year. I have always been impressed with the engineering and attention to detail that LulzBot has put into its machines. Having spent some time on the original TAZ during last year’s testing, I wanted to see what improvements […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | November 22nd, 2014 5:12 PM

Review: Ultimaker 2 3D Printer

Although Ultimaker’s second offering recently celebrated its first birthday, its performance in our Shootout was head and shoulders above the rest of the FFF machines. This is a great machine for those who want to load a model and print without spending hours setting up and tweaking parameters, but it […]

• Posted by Eli Richter | November 22nd, 2014 5:10 PM

Review: Ultimaker Original+ 3D Printer

Same great kit, now with a heated glass bed. Released just over three years ago, the Ultimaker Original kit just keeps getting better.

• Posted by Nick Parks and Yves Sinner | November 22nd, 2014 5:10 PM

Review: Replicator 5th Generation 3D Printer

It’s immediately obvious upon unpacking the MakerBot Replicator that substantial engineering resources went into this fifth-generation machine’s consumer-focused hardware and software. It sports a large, bright, color LCD interface, mobile or PC app-controlled LAN / wi-fi printing, an internal print-watching camera and a magnetically attached, sensor-packed Smart Extruder. The onboard […]

• Posted by John Abella | November 22nd, 2014 5:07 PM

Review: Form 1+ 3D Printer

Create highly detailed sculptural prints — fast.

• Posted by Luis Rodriguez | November 22nd, 2014 5:05 PM

Review: da Vinci 3D Printer

The da Vinci looks and prints exactly like the inexpensive consumer product it is. This is the disposable inkjet of 3D printing. It’s a cheap, (mostly) easy-to-use option for hobbyists and younger students.

• Posted by Michael Curry | November 22nd, 2014 4:58 PM

Review: Felix 3.0 3D Printer

Last year the Felix 2.0 was our “surprise hit.” This year’s model, the fully assembled Felix 3.0 (also available as a kit) has been upgraded with injection-molded parts and a dual-extrusion option, but it retains its portability, minimalist feel, and excellent print surfaces. This machine doesn’t ship with a printed […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz and Yves Sinner | November 22nd, 2014 4:56 PM

Review: Zortrax M200 3D Printer

A great machine for anyone looking for a machine that can print large, precise, and durable prints without requiring a lot of time to fiddle with settings or breaking the bank.

• Posted by Nick Parks | November 22nd, 2014 4:51 PM

Review: DeeGreen 3D Printer

A quiet machine, with very reliable automatic bed leveling.

• Posted by Eric Chu | November 22nd, 2014 4:46 PM

Review: Afinia H480 3D Printer

Afinia continues to live up to its “easy to use” reputation with their updated H-Series printer. The H480 printer may appear identical to the previous model, but it now includes automatic platform leveling and nozzle height detection. Automatic Calibration Leveling a print bed and setting the extruder height are two […]

• Posted by Josh Ajima | November 22nd, 2014 4:44 PM

Review: Type A 2014 Series 1 3D Printer

Type A Machines’ 2014 Series 1 Edition is its first sleek, tooled, powder-coated aluminum and acrylic paneled printer with the largest build volume (one cubic foot!) of any printer we reviewed. Easy Setup, Minimalistic Controls Type A Machines invested considerable attention in crafting the documentation and unboxing experience. As a […]

• Posted by Matt Griffin | November 22nd, 2014 4:43 PM

Review: BeeTheFirst 3D Printer

Looking for a truly consumer-grade printer that integrates looks and portability with smart design? You’ll find it in BeeTheFirst. Portugal’s BeeVeryCreative provides a fantastic out-of-the-box experience that allows anyone to painlessly enter the world of desktop 3D printing. Neophytes will be up and running quickly and this portable, polished machine […]

• Posted by Chris Yohe and Anna Kaziunas France | November 22nd, 2014 4:39 PM

Review: B9 Creator v1.2 3D Printer

A tinkerer’s machine capable of the finest resolution of printers tested.

• Posted by Nick Parks and Eric Chu | November 22nd, 2014 4:34 PM

Review: Ditto Pro 3D Printer

Back for a second year, Vancouver’s Tinkerine Studios has added a shiny new printer to their lineup, the Ditto Pro. We put the bright white machine through its paces and found that there’s a lot to like. Unique Open C Frame Keeping with the open design of their previous Ditto […]

• Posted by John Abella | November 22nd, 2014 4:31 PM

Review: Printrbot Simple Metal 3D Printer

The all-metal construction of the Printrbot Simple Metal feels more like a professional power tool than an entry-level 3D printer. The weight of this small, portable printer gives it a real sense of quality, and the inclusion of a now-standard auto-leveling bed makes it a real step up from its […]

• Posted by Luis Rodriguez | November 22nd, 2014 3:03 PM

Review: ProJet 1200 3D Printer

This tiny, resin-cartridge-fed printer is designed for jewelers and dentists.

• Posted by Anderson Ta | November 22nd, 2014 12:53 PM

Review: Bukito v2 3D Printer

Hackable, tweakable, and tinkerer-friendly.

• Posted by Kacie Hultgren | November 22nd, 2014 11:49 AM

Review: Bukobot 8 V2 Duo 3D Printer

This machine landed roughly in the middle of the pack after two days of intensive testing, but its pedigree and construction suggests it could do much better.

• Posted by Tom Burtonwood | November 22nd, 2014 11:47 AM

Review: SeeMeCNC Orion 3D Printer

Affordable delta arrives (mostly) preassembled, but requires some fine-tuning.

• Posted by Matt Griffin | November 22nd, 2014 11:45 AM

Review: DeltaMaker 3D Printer

Simplify your workflow with this minimalistic deltabot.

• Posted by Anna Kaziunas France | November 22nd, 2014 11:28 AM

3D Printer Testing at America Makes: An Old-Fashioned American Shootout

A note about and images from the venue of this year's 3D printer testing.

• Posted by Mike Senese | November 20th, 2014 7:02 AM

Ultimate Guide to 3D Printing Video: 3D Printing Organs

Anderson Ta, one of the judges for Make’s Ultimate Guide to 3D Printing, shares his background in Bio printing. He discusses the difficulties with printing living tissue and recent advancements in that area. Anderson also shares some observations of the printers he saw during the review process.       […]

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | November 18th, 2014 10:26 AM

3D Printing Topographic Maps Using Lidar

Designer Whitney Potter tapped into the power to make 3D-printed models of actual geographic topography using the Light Detection and Ranging system

• Posted by Cabe Atwell | November 15th, 2014 8:01 AM

3D Printed Line Following Robots

The Cannybots are 3d printed line following robots that are Arduino compatible, and controlled via Bluetooth LE.

• Posted by Alasdair Allan | November 15th, 2014 5:49 AM

A 3D World Cup

What if 3D printers competed like soccer teams? With an increasing number of domestic and international entrants, it's almost possible to have a World Cup for 3D printing.

• Posted by Dale Dougherty | November 14th, 2014 4:02 PM

A Working 3D Printed Guitar

Have you ever wondered if a working guitar could be 3D printed? That question has now been answered by Jeff Kerr’s beautifuly printed model.  Not only does it look great, it sounds very good too, as seen in the video below. The design may seem a little strange if you’re […]

• Posted by Jeremy S Cook | November 14th, 2014 2:01 PM

Rapid Roadster

It’s drivable, with a fully 3D-printed body, and it’s available soon.

• Posted by Nathan Hurst | November 14th, 2014 11:47 AM

3D Printers to Watch in 2015

Powder based 3D printers are on the verge of hitting the mainstream desktop market. Here are 5 printers to keep an eye on in 2014.

• Posted by Craig Couden | November 13th, 2014 12:07 PM

3D Printing Around the Home: The Office

Use 3D printing to create these awesome office upgrades

• Posted by Isaac Powell | November 13th, 2014 6:46 AM

3D Printing Around The Home: The Kitchen

The Kitchen is often called “The Heart of the Home”. The models in this collection will help you cook, clean, and organize. In the future, maybe the most important tool in this vital room of your home will be your 3D printer. Cooking With the help of your 3D printer, […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | November 12th, 2014 9:27 AM

Rainbow Extrusion: Coloring 3D Printer Filament

A quick and classroom-safe way to add color to your prints is using Sharpie markers to color transparent or white filament. While there are 3D-printable adapters that color filament as it enters the extruder, it’s easy to color the filament by hand.

• Posted by Josh Ajima | November 12th, 2014 5:18 AM

Untether Your 3D Printer

Tired of tying up your laptop with long print jobs? Then you’re ready for 3D-printer host software. It acts as a web server so that other computers and mobile devices can control your printer over a local network, or even the cloud. Host software lets you monitor your printer’s temperature, […]

• Posted by Matt Griffin | November 11th, 2014 2:01 PM

Arduino Gets Physical With The Materia 101 3D Printer

We take an early look at the Materia 101, Arduino’s first foray into 3D printers

• Posted by Mike Senese | November 11th, 2014 1:01 PM

3D Printing Around The Home: The Bathroom

From fixing your toilet to organizing your sink area, 3D printing can help

• Posted by Matt Stultz | November 11th, 2014 12:01 PM

Stick It From the Start

The single greatest reason for print failures is a first layer that either wasn’t laid down well or didn’t stick to the platform. Here are the top tips from the Make: 3DP Test Team for getting that great first layer and making sure the print stays put.

• Posted by John Abella | November 11th, 2014 11:01 AM

ABS or PLA? Choosing The Right Filament

Understanding the different properties of plastic when choosing filament.

• Posted by Isaac Powell | November 11th, 2014 7:01 AM

New Kickstarter Promises “World’s Most Conductive Filament”

  For a few years now, many of us in the 3D Printing community have been eagerly awaiting a highly-conductive filament that would allow us to print circuits as part of our 3D printed projects. Now a new kickstarter is promising a filament that is “1,000 times more electrically conductive” than […]

• Posted by Matt Stultz | November 10th, 2014 12:07 PM

3D Printing Around The House: In The Yard

Do some 3D printing for your yard with this great collection of outdoor repair and improvement projects

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | November 10th, 2014 12:06 PM

10 Great Short Prints

Sometimes you just want fast prints for handouts, demos, or even while exhibiting at Maker Faire! Here’s the 3DP Test Team’s curated list of fast prints that work well on any machine and take very little time.

• Posted by John Abella | November 10th, 2014 9:43 AM

Print-in-Place: The Additive Holy Grail

Prepare to 3D print movable parts and joints

• Posted by Kacie Hultgren | November 10th, 2014 8:55 AM

Engadget Expand: 3D Printing Edible “Fruits”

Using a special 3D printer, you can print edible “fruits”. Comprised of droplets of liquid surrounded by gel membranes, these creations “pop” when you bite them. While it is fun to recreate simple flavors, Gabriel seems to be more excited about creating interesting combinations such as strawberries with creme inside. […]

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | November 8th, 2014 2:27 PM

3D Printing Around The Home: The Game Room

From table top gaming to watching a movie, there's probably something you could print to make life easier or your game better

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | November 7th, 2014 12:29 PM

What is Print Quality?

Testing to failure and quantitative methods are more informative than visual inspection

• Posted by Andreas Bastian | November 7th, 2014 6:00 AM

3D Evolution: The State of Printing From Our Review Roundup

The new printers are much more polished than their predecessors — but are they as consumer-ready as their finish and packaging suggest?

• Posted by Anna Kaziunas France | November 7th, 2014 6:00 AM

3D Printed Pen Holder for the Silhouette

Got a Silhouette paper cutting machine and access to a 3D printer? Make your own pen holder accessory!

• Posted by Agnes Niewiadomski | November 6th, 2014 11:00 AM

Vessel: 3D Printing That Looks Like Woven Baskets

I love experimental and alternative uses of tools. 3D printing is incredibly popular right now, but mostly we don’t see very much experimentation with the already established practices of laying plastic layers down. Earlier this week I found Drooloops which were very cool and this week I’ve discovered Vessel. Vessel […]

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | November 5th, 2014 8:01 AM

First Layer Problems: Quick Tips For 3D Printing Beginners

Doodaddoes is back with another very clear and helpful video for 3D printing beginners. This time he’s exploring some very common problems with the first layer of a print. If anyone has been printing for a while, they can tell you that the first layer is extremely important and that […]

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | November 4th, 2014 8:01 AM

Incredible Insects On The Form 1+ 3D Printer

Klaus Leitl is an Austrian artist who makes insects. Incredibly lifelike insects such as the Mayfly shown above. He posted some examples on the Formlabs forums, and they quickly took notice. They’ve posted an interview with him about how 3D printing is changing his craft. The interview and accompanying pictures […]

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | October 19th, 2014 8:01 AM

Autodesk to Call Its 3D Printer “Ember,” Premiering in Paris Next Week

Autodesk, one of the world's most prominent creative software companies, is launching its first piece of hardware this year.

• Posted by Mike Senese | October 17th, 2014 5:34 AM

Turning Your 3D Printer Into A 2D Printer

“Bam” on the lulzbot forums shared an interesting project recently. He printed a small mount for his extruder that allows it to hold a pen, essentially turning his 3D printer into a standard plotter, or 2D printer. A few custom settings in the software package Cura allowed the gcode necessary […]

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | October 16th, 2014 1:37 PM

Wasp’s 20-Foot-Tall 3D Printer To Make Mud Houses in Rural Areas

A new Italian company is demonstrating a super-tall, portable machine that will bring 3D-printed dwellings to impoverished regions.

• Posted by Mike Senese | October 14th, 2014 6:39 AM

Making a Hexacopter Using The 3Doodler

Designing and building hexacopters using the 3Doodler 3D printing pen.

• Posted by Cabe Atwell | October 10th, 2014 5:01 AM

55 3D Printers at Maker Faire Rome That You’ve Never Seen Before

When arriving to Maker Faire Rome last weekend, we expected to find a few new 3D printers, but not this many.

• Posted by Mike Senese | October 8th, 2014 9:44 AM

mc squares : Why We Dumped A Commercial Resin Printer For A Hobbyist FDM Printer On Our Prototypes

I had several unique design problems when I began my entry into manufacturing. My biggest problem was that I was completely new to industrial design and manufacturing; the first CAD drawing in my life was also my first serious attempt at designing a manufacturable product, mc squares. My vision for […]

• Posted by Anthony Franco | October 2nd, 2014 3:01 PM

3D Printing A Samus Aran Costume From Metroid

3D printing and cosplay make a great team with this Samus Aran suit.

• Posted by Krista Peryer | October 1st, 2014 11:59 AM

Eagle Scout Project: 3D Printing In A Public Library

A large part of obtaining Eagle scout status is to do a project that benefits the community. Often these are things like park benches, drinking fountains, etc. Jacob Bruner had different ideas though. He wanted to bring 3D printing to his community. I especially loved the fact that this project […]

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | September 30th, 2014 11:01 AM

3D Printing Tips: Calibrate Your E-Steps

  A very common problem found in 3D printing is that your E-Steps aren’t perfectly dialed in. This can result in little bulges or spots that are too thin. Most 3D printer manuals suggest that you check your E-steps when you begin, but the description of how to test can […]

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | September 28th, 2014 8:12 AM

When in Rome, Eat 3D-Printed Food at Maker Faire

At Maker Faire Rome, attendees will be confronted with 3D printed food — and may even get a taste.

• Posted by Nathan Hurst | September 28th, 2014 7:01 AM

Arduino Leaks a Peek of Their Upcoming 3D Printer

The company will present their new Arduino Materia 101 at Maker Faire Rome next weekend.

• Posted by Mike Senese | September 27th, 2014 4:41 PM

3D Printed Rockets Launched at NASA Goddard (Video)

GREENBELT, MD — On September 7, 2014, the Nova Labs Rocketry Group had its first launch at the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center – Visitor Center. Led by member Samer Najia, the outing featured 20 rockets, many designed by kids at Nova Labs. Designs were also printed from 3D models of real […]

• Posted by Justin Leto | September 24th, 2014 4:01 PM

3D Printing Optical Lenses With Formlabs

Many people debate the pros and cons of the different printing technologies out there. There are FFD printers (anything with a filament), SLA (resin based printers), and SLS (powders melted by lasers). Each has its strong points and weak points varying from cost to functional features. This latest project at […]

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | September 24th, 2014 1:04 PM

Smoothing Out Your 3D Prints With Acetone Vapor

3D printing allows us to make some incredible things in our homes and workshops. People are prototyping products, designing bits and pieces to make their lives better, and spitting out more amusing trinkets than ever before. Unfortunately, for the bulk of us who have a typical filament based printer, we’re […]

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | September 24th, 2014 8:56 AM

The Idosyncratic Products of Stern Design Works

Rebecca and Cameron Stern of Stern Design Works create jewelry, sculptures, and toys through a mix of traditional metalsmithing, 3D printing, hand painting, mixed mediums, and plant derived epoxy resin.

• Posted by Andrew Salomone | September 21st, 2014 12:15 PM

Playing With Dremel’s 3D Printer: Slideshow

Dremel has their 3D printer out on display at Maker Faire New York. Of course this means we were able to play with it a bit and have some fun. After we announced the tool companies expansion into 3D printing, we knew you’d be clamoring to see it in action. […]

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | September 20th, 2014 6:24 AM

First Fused-Filament, Fully-Electric Vehicle

The Strati (Italian for layers) is the world's first carbon fiber, 3D printed, fully-electric car.

• Posted by Anna Kaziunas France | September 20th, 2014 6:12 AM

The Idea Builder: Dremel Releases a Mass-Market 3D Printer

With a combination of accessible features, smart packaging, and a $999 price point, it's obvious that the Dremel Idea Builder is a machine aimed squarely at the mass market.

• Posted by Mike Senese and Tom Burtonwood | September 17th, 2014 7:01 AM

Interview With Made In Space: the 3D Printer For The Space Station

space station The first 3D printer in space is headed to the international space station soon.  We got a chance to talk to some of the Made In Space team about their 3d printer and the challenges they faced at the 3Dprintshow in London a couple weeks ago. We’ve been […]

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | September 16th, 2014 2:53 PM

Functional Printing: James M Bryant Edition

After publishing the article last week with a collection of functional items to print, I received several great emails with interesting functional items in them. I’d love to get some more too! I plan on sharing them fairly regularly. One email stood out though. James Bryant has made many useful […]

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | September 16th, 2014 10:01 AM

Pi Top: 3D printed, Full Sized, Raspberry Pi Laptop

The Pi Top is an educational kit. It appears as though it is in the early stages of planning an upcoming crowdfunding campaign. the basic idea is that you assemble the entire laptop yourself and learn a few things along the way. There are a series of lessons packaged in […]

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | September 11th, 2014 9:01 AM

Functional Printing: Camera rigs, Toothpaste Keys and More

Its not just trinkets and toys, 3d printers actually are useful. Here are a few functional things people are printing.

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | September 10th, 2014 3:01 PM

Drawing a Dress With a 3D-Printing Pen

Dresses usually start out as drawings, but this incredible dress made by Hong Kong fashion designers SHIGO actually ended up as one.

• Posted by Andrew Salomone | September 9th, 2014 11:00 AM

Bre Pettis Stepping Down As CEO of MakerBot To Head Up New Department

Bre Pettis will be leaving his position as the CEO of MakerBot in order to lead up a new division at the parent company, Stratasys, called “The Innovation Workshop.” Jennifer Lawton, who has been with the company since 2011, will be stepping into his place as CEO in 2015. While […]

• Posted by Caleb Kraft | September 5th, 2014 6:56 AM

3D Printed Clay Art of Oliver Van Herpt

Oliver van Herpt has created an impressive 3D printer that can make elegant and complex clay pots in a matter of hours. Could this spark a boom in the pottery market?

• Posted by Cabe Atwell | September 3rd, 2014 3:01 PM