Thermoforming — which includes vacuum-forming — has its place in a well-rounded workshop, and Mayku (makers of desktop thermoforming machines) have a short list of tips for getting the best results ...

Rock Island Arsenal is blending centuries-old forging traditions with modern 3D printing technology to keep the Army’s supply ...

Some people see 3D printers as expensive and slow devices for replicating bracelets, whistles, and Yoda heads. Until the world transitions to a plastic octopus-based economy, those of us with 3D ...

D printing creates solid objects from the additive process of layering plastics, metal, wood, synthetic fibers, and more.

Aiming to combat labor shortages, Lyons Industries has been gradually installing automated processes to replace the traditionally labor-intensive spray-up process for its fiberglass composite bathtubs ...

Around 2015, the headlines and hysteria surrounding 3D printing reached a fever pitch. If you subscribed to the buzz—and so many of us did—the revolution was nigh. Our homes would soon be equipped ...

As with any desktop 3D printer, the Vulcan printer pipes layer by layer to build an object — except this printer is more than 45 feet (13.7 m) wide, weighs 4.75 tons and prints residential homes. The ...