Once the stuff of science fiction, 3D printers are now mainstream tools for creation and innovation. These devices, which transform digital blueprints into physical objects, have dramatically evolved ...

James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

We’ve often thought that 3D printers make excellent school projects. No matter what a student’s interests are: art, software, electronics, robotics, chemistry, or physics, there’s something for ...

If you want a cheap 3D printer for beginners, this Amazon Prime Big Deal Days deal is my number one recommendation - with the Creality Hi now $299 (was $319) at Amazon. In the UK, the Creality Hi is ...

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If you're waiting until November 28 to pick yourself up a Black Friday 3D printer deal, you don't need to wait patiently for the discounts to begin, because there's no harm in preparing ahead of time ...

It’s little secret that stepper motors are everywhere in FDM 3D printers, but there’s no real reason why you cannot take another type of DC motor like a brushless DC (BLDC) motor and use that instead.

Inkjet or laser? Need just printing, or have to scan and copy, too? Seeking low-cost ink, or a low-cost printer? Here's how to choose the right printer for home or work, backed by our top lab-tested ...

Refurbished tech marketplace Back Market opened a US store. Consumers can test used devices before purchasing them. Back Market aims to curb the upgrade cycle and reduce costs. Back Market, the online ...

I've tested everything from TVs to phones, PCs, tablets and more. Despite the increasingly mobile world we live in, the home printer remains an indispensable tool that will never become truly obsolete ...