James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

At this point, everyone knows that the print quality you’ll get from even an entry level UV resin printer far exceeds what’s possible for filament-based fused deposition modeling (FDM) machines.

More affordable than ever, 3D printers are booming for personal, professional, and educational use. Here's everything to know before you buy one, along with the top models from our hands-on testing.

Just like my first 3 weeks with an FDM 3D printer, there have been plenty of learning curves I’ve dealt with while getting to ...

Smoothing the layer lines out of filament-based 3D prints is a common desire, and there are various methods for doing it. Besides good old sanding, another method is to apply a liquid coating of ...

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The rise of the consumer 3D printer has yielded amazing devices for designers, engineers, hobbyists, tinkerers, and schools alike. I've been reviewing 3D printers for PCMag since the first widely ...

Do you have a resin 3D printer? Here’s a whole bunch of tips for you. In the past couple of years I have been doing quite a bit of resin 3D printing, and I’ve learned a great deal. Now it’s time to ...

You're about to start a 3D printing project. How do you choose the best resin for the job? Resin is a liquid material that hardens when exposed to light, creating solid and detailed 3D models.

Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access ...

There are cases where an older 3D printer would still be suitable, however. Some report still using older machines to produce ...