What is a 3D printer? A Monoprice MP10 3D printer creates an octahedron in blue plastic. Monoprice A 3D printer is a device that can create physical objects from a digital file.

A 3D printer turns digital designs into physical objects using a variety of substances, from plastic to ceramic to something that kind of looks like wood. Before you even touch a printer, you'll ...

Update: Prusa has released a new version of the MK4, the MK4S. It's an incremental upgrade but adds a lot of great features.

Autodesk's Tinkercad is a free Web-based design tool that enables you to create 3D objects, then download those creations in a printer-friendly format. Here's how to get started.

There are many 3D printing services–all with varying services, quality, turnaround times and pricing so we found the best 3D printing services.

As the cost of 3D printers tumbles, researchers have begun using them to make everything from bespoke equipment for experiments to realistic models of human organs.

[Photo: University of Glasgow] Earlier this year, GeekTech brought you news of how 3D printing could be used to create new human body parts. Now, the magic of three dimensional printing is being ...