Learn what a 3D printer is, how it works, and how much it costs. 3D printing is helpful for personal use, prototyping and manufacturing.

3D printers are slowly becoming a bigger part of our lives thanks to its speed and needing fewer resources. But just how do these printers work?

Marine Makers: How I MEF Troops Are Putting 3D Printers to Work From generator covers to car parts, a Marine describes how additive manufacturing helps his unit get on with its mission.

"That is awesome." Innovative company builds 3D-printed house from never-before-used material: 'It does not rely on cement' ...

The best 3D printers for beginners offer simple setup, flexibility, and an intuitive interface to help get users up and printing.

Read More: The best 3D printer A slicer does exactly what it sounds like. It cuts a 3D model into small "sliced" layers that are printed individually but stacked on top of each other.

Modern multi-material printers certainly have their advantages, but all that purging has a way to add up to oodles of waste.

But only a few kids really need their own 3D printer and the ones that do could probably make do with a normal printer, not one specifically aimed at kids.

Panelists at the Imagine Nation ELC Conference noted that for some emerging technologies—like large-scale 3D printing and augmented reality—agencies may have to “start with smaller.” ...

The newly announced H2D has a lot more going on than just 3D printing. It's a manufacturing menagerie that could lead to creative new ideas. But does it all work together?

To help you make your next print a true work of art, we compiled a list of the best 3D printer resin bottles you can get, all with different styles and functions.