D printing is getting less finicky in 2026. New materials, machines, and software are cutting setup times and making high-quality prints easier.

One of the long-touted possibilities of 3D printing (also known as rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing) has been for the military to make replacement parts and repairs tools for machines and ...

Building hot rods remained basically the same for decades, with tried-and-true “old school” methods being used to create increasingly complex builds. Computers really changed the game, allowing things ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Carolyn Schwaar is a tech journalist and editor at All3DP Magazine. Nearly a million desktop 3D printers priced under $2,500 were ...

Aerospace manufacturing relies on the successful fusion of additive manufacturing techniques with CNC machining.

Makers, designers and enthusiasts looking for a modular transforming 3D printer and laser cutter may be interested in the new Optimus featuring a smart modular design and three useful functions in the ...

Using computer-aided design, 3D printing builds an item up layer by layer in a very precise fashion. Initially, plastics and metal powders were used as the feedstock for the process, but now resins, ...

An updated edition of the January 27, 2026 article. 3D Printing, also known as additive manufacturing, has fundamentally reshaped product design and fabrication. Since its emergence in the 1980s, this ...

The 3D printing industry is valued at more than $17 billion and it is expected to more than double that by 2026. There are many useful applications for 3D builds, from toys to prosthetics. But buying ...