How I Use My 3D Printer to Make Custom Adaptive Tools

For the disabled community, 3D printing is far more than a nerdy hobby—it can give you tailor-made tools that transform daily tasksThe author, who has a disability that limits the use of her ...
SlashGear

3D Print File Types Explained: What Are They, And What's The Difference?

3D printing is a surprisingly complicated hobby. Those who wish to successfully master the art need to know about the different file types that their digital blueprints can be saved to. Even those who ...

What is 3D printing? Understanding the technology that's changing the way we manufacture everyday objects

D printing creates solid objects from the additive process of layering plastics, metal, wood, synthetic fibers, and more.
Hackaday

PrusaSlicer Now Imports STEP Files, Here’s Why That’s A Big Deal

PrusaSlicer has a new feature: the ability to import a CAD model for 3D printing. Starting in version 2.5.0-beta1, PrusaSlicer can import STEP format 3D models. An imported STEP file is converted to a ...
TweakTown

Fractal releases 3D printing files for its tiny 'North Pi' concept Raspberry Pi case

Fractal Design's North mid-tower computer case is still relatively new, but its minimal design mix with stylish wood paneling has made it an instant classic among builders. The Fractal Design North ...
Polygon

Print your own orb, plus a wizard to ponder it, with this free 3D file

Saruman pondering his orb, once the cover of a Middle-earth role-playing book and suddenly a potent and popular new meme, is now available as a free 3D print file. That means you can both ponder and ...