A few months ago, [Tom] built a few RC planes. The first was completely 3D printed, but the resulting print — and plane — came in a bit overweight, making it a terrible plane. The second plane was a ...

The exact airfoil shape of a wing has a massive effect on the performance and efficiency of an aircraft and will be selected based on the intended flight envelope. If you’re moving beyond foam board ...

[Updated with video, below] We already know that 3D-printing has revolutionized the way we can make everyday objects from Lego pieces, to guitars, and from car bodies to artificial livers. But the ...

Will the wonders of 3D printing ever cease? With each passing day, something revolutionary seems to come off the machine’s printing bed, be it a life-size Ultron helmet (OK, maybe that's not ...

The next time you hop on a plane, there’s a good chance some of its parts will have been made using a printer. The world’s top aerospace firms are increasing their use of 3D printers in order to speed ...

Development model for 3D printing. Graphic created by Jake Roberts. Image by Tim Sandle. Development model for 3D printing. Graphic created by Jake Roberts. Image by Tim Sandle. Three-dimensional (3D) ...

If you are looking for a simple way to start 3D printing at home, the Bambu Lab A1 Mini might catch your attention. This small machine is made for people who do not want to spend hours learning new ...

A ceramic cork screw created by a 3D-printing process. (HRL Laboratories, LLC) Strong, flawless ceramics in various shapes, including spirals and honeycombs, can now can be created using 3D printing, ...

In 2014, eight engineers started a secret project behind the walls of GE Aviation’s headquarters. Their challenge? Build an aircraft engine with 3D printing instead of traditional manufacturing. The ...