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? James has been writing about ...

Imagine if it were possible to create 3D objects in the palm of your hand within seconds using only a single photonic chip. Although 3D printing has revolutionized the way we create in nearly every ...

3D printing sites are about to get flooded with untested AI-generated files ...

For a long time, 3D printing has been predominantly male. That's changing, though, and it's for the better. James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s.

For a couple of years now, I’ve been trying to find an excuse to buy a decent 3D printer. Friends and fellow Ars staffers who had them would gush about them at every opportunity, talking about how ...

3D printing can be a hobby or a side business, with the printer itself being the largest initial expense. Ongoing costs for 3D printing include filament, toolkits, and other accessories depending on ...

Sci-fi devices become real all the time, and we'd argue the 3D printer is one of those. I distinctly remember as a teen when these things were becoming popular, and we all thought people would be ...

3D printing has evolved very quickly. From slow bed-slingers with small print beds to fancy Core-XY printers with multiple nozzles and tool changers, we've come a long way. In 2026, multiple brands ...