The layer-by-layer process of 3-D printing is a slower, more expensive, worse way of manufacturing than molding or subtractive manufacture.

This is no dot-matrix monster. It's a precision three-dimensional printer that lays down layers of liquid blue plastic to create 3-D models of "monkey" skulls (fossil primate skulls, actually).

PLA filament is a great low-temperature printing filament that's easy to use, non-toxic, and suitable for beginners as well ...

The result of such patent disputes is that certain aspects of 3-D-printing technology remain available only to those who can afford the corporate-sold printers.

A 3-D printer that stands 4 m tall can rapidly print large structures thanks to its innovative cooling system (Science 2019, DOI: 10.1126/science.aax1562). Three-dimensional printing has long been ...

A young startup called Relativity is pushing space technology forward by pushing 3D printing technology to its limits, building the largest metal 3D printer in the world.

A new MIT toolkit blends eco-friendly filaments with strong plastics, making 3D printing greener without losing strength.

With a little bit of plastic, and a lot of technical know-how, you can print anything you can imagine. Here are the best 3D printers of 2019.

They say rapid prototyping using 3-D printing is producing more innovative, higher-quality products — from custom-fitted bicycle helmets and prosthetics to better-sounding ear buds and loudspeakers.

For $400, the New Matter MOD-t, Printrbot Play and XYZPrinting da Vinci Jr. 1.0W make 3-D printing much more accessible to families and schools. But using them is still a project.

The best 3D printers for beginners offer simple setup, flexibility, and an intuitive interface to help get users up and printing.

Jason Ballard, an entrepreneur who once thought he would be a preacher, believes 3-D printing is the solution to fill the ...