This took those diligently gathered images and turned them into a 3D model. Akraus explains this step is surprisingly simple, only taking a few clicks to go from picture to 3D information.

Known as the Lib Earth House Model B, this single-story home was created using 3D-printing technology and a soil-based mixture instead of traditional concrete.

There are thousands of 3D-printing enthusiasts all over the world who upload their models online for others to use. However, not all of them upload their designs to the same platform.

Redwood City, California-based Carbon, founded in 2013, has become a major player in 3D printing, supplying products to small companies and to contract manufacturers that have fleets of hundreds ...

We’ve already seen the 3D printing technology that promises to turn a household desk into a mini manufacturing plant used by the Smithsonian Institution to produce replicas of key models for ...

Our first print on all these machines was 3DBenchy, one of the most popular test prints for 3D printers. It has a menagerie of hard-to-print angles, overhangs, and details that are meant to ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The best way to simplify a complex model for 3D printing is to reduce its triangle mesh.

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

Obvious examples are the keys to your home, office, and car–yet savvy 3D printer owners have already how to do just that: Measure the key, build a 3D model, and print away to produce cheap copies.

If you’re moving beyond foam board wings, 3D printing is an excellent way to create an accurate airfoil, and [Tom Stanton] provides us with an excellent guide to modeling wing sections for easy ...