Before you even touch a printer, you'll need a design—a precise computer-generated model that will tell the printer what to make.

Sometimes, there were occasions when I broke a specific part of a niche gadget or appliance and couldn't find a replacement part online. That's when I realized that it was time for me to learn to ...

The models of a patient's vascular system help surgeons better prepare for delicate operations for stroke, aneurysms and heart failure.

Here are a three different intersections of 3D scanning, 3D printing, and CAD along with a few words on how well each can be expected to work.

Design, build and print your own 3D model plane Step by step instructions on how to make your own 3D model plane using Tinkercad. Resources are available to download via the links below: Teacher's ...

While there are 3D printers that actually will create chocolate creations and three-dimensional models of the Captain's chair, 3D printing does have production constraints and design limitations.

Resources for Teaching Design Thinking and 3D Printing The following resources include videos about Rich Lehrer's 3D design work with students, his own blog posts about teaching and learning, and ...

Learn what a 3D printer is, how it works, and how much it costs. 3D printing is helpful for personal use, prototyping and manufacturing.

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.