If you've struggled in vain to get your manager to sign off on a 3D printer for your engineering team, don't give up just yet. Desktop Factory, an Idealab start-up company, has come up with a system ...

But there’s always been an issue with this approach: the old filament material remains in the nozzle, and must be purged ...

The MOD-t launched today on Indiegogo, where it is going for $149 to $249. That’s in line with the lowest-priced 3D printers ever. And given the recent success of the $199 to $299 Micro printer ...

So whether you’re new to the 3D printing process or seeking to enhance your collection with some low-cost workhorses, the selection below of the best 3D printer under $500 has something for you.

Let’s explore some of the pioneering firms driving this trend.

Upgrading a low-cost 3D printer can be a rewarding and educational experience, resulting in a high-performance machine capable of producing high-quality prints at increased speeds.

Despite some highly publicized failures, the low cost 3D printer business had a good year in 2015 with sales of around 270,000 machines, compared to 190,000 in 2014. A major contribution to this ...