We break down the pros and cons of the various types of 3D printing materials, from PETG to TPU, to help you figure out which filament is best for your prints. Since 2004, I have worked on PCMag’s ...

3D printing is a process by which we make a piece layer by layer, and the various forms of 3D printing differ in how they make each layer. An extrusion-based printing, or fused deposition modeling, ...

Ordinarily, when using an off-the-shelf 3D printer, it's quite difficult to print a single object that incorporates multiple materials. An experimental new system could make it easier, though, by ...

Already own a 3D printer? Discover how a 3D pen serves as a vital post-processing tool for makers, or as a low-cost entry ...

A selection of the best machines for turning your failed prints and scrap plastic into new 3D printing filament.