3D printing is becoming affordable and easy enough to use that we expect to see increasing adoption among end users, small businesses, and creative professionals. In our 3D Printing Discovery Series, we go hands on and, learning together, begin using, designing, and creating with 3D printing.
Articles are posted latest first, so if you’re just starting out, read from the bottom up.
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Back to school: We test inexpensive 3D printers for students of all ages3D printing hands-on: Modding the Ultimaker 3 with 3D printed accessoriesI’ve seen the future of 3D printing (think Star Trek replicator)Inspiring the maker mentality in the corporate worldWhat manufacturers don’t want you to know: The truth about 3D printer maximum print areasDo this right now to save your Autodesk 123D designs from shutdown oblivion3D printing hands on: Understanding the difference between Delta and Cartesian printers3D printing hands on: A first look at the Overlord Pro+ delta-style printerYour desktop 3D printer is really an IoT device in disguise3D printing hands on: Swappable extruders on the Ultimaker 3 provide material flexibility3D printing hands on: Ultimaker 3, a first look3D printing hands on: Making a replacement partBattle of the MakerBots: The new Replicator+ versus the 5th Generation3D printing hands on: Working with wood3D printer sound test: Which machine is quiet enough for the office?3D printing hands on: Some fascinating Jedi-level PLA filament secretsMOD-t first look: a low-cost 3D printer suitable for office or home3D printing hands on: Adding a case and camera to Raspberry Pi and LulzBot MiniHow to add a smartphone-controlled brain to your 3D printer for about fifty bucksQuick intro: A newcomer’s guide to the Raspberry Pi3D printing hands on: Getting to know the LulzBot Mini multi-filament printer3D printing hands on: Customizing an audio console for the Broadband StudioHome factory: Short-run manufacturing with your 3D printer3D printing pirates: When eBay thieves profit from your workIf you can do PowerPoint, you can do 3D design3D printing hands on: Attempting to print a NASA wrench3D printing hands on: How to design your first 3D project without tears3D printing hands on: How to easily customize objects to the exact size you need3D printing hands on: Lessons learned from my first big projectFirst look: MakerBot introduces Smart Extruder+ (and it’s pretty nice)20 Star Wars goodies you can download and 3D print now3D printing hands on: Downloading and printing physical objects from the Internet3D printing hands on: Getting started with my desktop MakerBot3D printing will be huge, in the most boring and fascinating ways imaginable
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