Frank is a social media journalist for the CDW family of technology magazine websites. Part of the appeal of 3D printing is witnessing ideas come to life. As the technology becomes less expensive, ...

In the prior two installments of this three-part series (available here and here), I reviewed protections available for 3D printing designs and objects under U.S. copyright and patent law. I will ...

The popularity of 3D printing has been increasing dramatically while the prices for such printers have been rapidly decreasing. In addition to toys and gadgets, real-world practical uses include a ...

LOS ANGELES — As 3D printing creeps into more and more projects, making product production more accessible, I’ve always wondered how we can make product design more accessible. How can the average ...

A tour of crowdsourced product development company Quirky raises many questions about the future of personal and professional design. Rich Brown Former Senior Editorial Director - Home and Wellness ...

In response to a heightened awareness of climate change as well as sustainability goals and regulations associated with it, 3D printing is steadily being used for more sustainable manufacturing. This ...

With increased confidence in 3D printing, more design engineers are looking to see where new processes could add a competitive edge. While cost associated with 3D printing is reducing, metal printing ...

New York — In a clear sign that 3D printing is making strides toward mainstream consumer awareness, CGTrader, a popular online community and marketplace for 3D graphics and printing designs, announced ...

3D printing promises a glorious future, one where you’ll be able to create and manufacture nearly anything you can think of right from the comfort of your own home. But the future potential of 3D ...

Adobe on Thursday unveiled an updated Photoshop app that it said can simplify the 3D printing process. The 3D printing capabilities are part of a major upgrade to the Photoshop CC (creative cloud) ...

Usually, t-shirt designs are screen printed, but that’s so old school. You have to make the silkscreen and then rub paint all over – it’s clearly a technique meant for the past. Well, fear not, as ...

Described as Japan's first two-story 3D-printed home, the O House is inspired by the geometry of natural caves. Built to meet the country's strict seismic requirements, it combines cutting-edge ...