Before you even touch a printer, you'll need a design—a precise computer-generated model that will tell the printer what to make.

Learn how to design and 3D print with Tinkercad in this beginner-friendly guide. Step-by-step tips to turn your ideas into tangible creations.

The best way to simplify a complex model for 3D printing is to reduce its triangle mesh. Sometimes called decimating, this process takes away a lot of the complex geometry that is great to have ...

These are the 3D printers we recommend for a variety of budgets, whether you’re after professional results or just want to get creative and have fun at home.

I made some mistakes learning how to use the $300 Elegoo Centauri Carbon 3D printer, but it didn't take me long to make my first part.

The models of a patient's vascular system help surgeons better prepare for delicate operations for stroke, aneurysms and heart failure.

A new MIT toolkit blends eco-friendly filaments with strong plastics, making 3D printing greener without losing strength.

While there are 3D printers that actually will create chocolate creations and three-dimensional models of the Captain's chair, 3D printing does have production constraints and design limitations.