If you have a 3D printer, your nozzle and heater block are invariably covered in a weird goo consisting of decomposed and burnt plastic. There’s only one way around this – a nozzle sock, or a silicone ...

3D printing, along with other desktop fabrication technologies like laser cutting and CNC, is becoming affordable and easy enough to use that we expect to see increasing adoption among end users, ...

Well, if we ever need something huge built on a RepRap, now we know who to call. [Jim] over at Grass Roots Engineering wrote in to share a large 3D print he just finished, which was extruded by an ...

PC builders are using 3D printing to create custom accessories like GPU supports, cable combs, and drive brackets at minimal cost. Combined with airflow optimization and cooling maintenance, these DIY ...

Blending traditional woodworking with 3D printing opens up a world of creative, precise, and cost-effective possibilities. Makers can design custom jigs, fixtures, and decorative elements that combine ...

What do a car-parts engineer, commercial landlord and prototype contractor have in common? They love to create stuff from scratch using old- and new-school tools, from saws to 3D printers, and they’re ...

Pune: 3D printing may have revolutionised the world of manufacturing, designing and prototyping, but it is now gaining popularity among hobbyists experimenting at home. Students, young professionals ...

A hobbyist maker has transformed a popular science fiction character into a functional desktop ...

Put simply, the MakerBot Thing-O-Matic is a thing you can make to make your own things – automatically. On show at CES 2011, it is a desktop 3D printer that comes in kit form and, once assembled, can ...

Over the last couple of years we have featured many different types of 3D printers ranging in price from a tens of thousands of pounds to just a few. However more recently we have seen the prices drop ...

If you’ve been searching for a slim iPhone 5 case and nothing out there is fitting your needs, you can try this customized case that you can make at home as part of a do-it-yourself project. All ...