Welcome to the latest edition of the DIY-IT 3D Printing Discovery Series here on ZDNet. As the accompanying video shows, we're going to build some mods. Whether you're new to 3D printing or an old ...

We’re no strangers to seeing translucent 3D printed parts: if you print in a clear filament with thin enough walls you can sorta see through the resulting parts. It’s not perfect, but if you’re trying ...

Transparent plastic is nothing new. However, 3D prints are usually opaque or–at best–translucent. [Thomas Sanladerer] wanted to print something really transparent. He noticed that Colorfabb had an ...

“Ultimaker’s third-gen 3D printer is easily one of the best filament-based printers you can buy right now – but the machine’s high-end performance comes with a hefty price tag.” “Why you can trust ...

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 ...

Over the years 3D printing has continued to engage and interest people for industrial uses as well as consumers. The consumer models started somewhat expensive, and way out of the ballpark of most ...

3D printing is undoubtedly one of the most exciting technologies to really gain steam in the last decade. While the printers have actually been around for some time, smaller form factors and more ...