Holograms are one of those sci-fi promises that always seem to remain just out of reach. Now a former MIT Media Lab researcher is crowdfunding a desktop 3D hologram printer that can create images that ...

Today if you want to reproduce a big schematic or a mechanical drawing, you just ask it to print or plot from the CAD model. But back in the day, you drew on big sheets at a drafting table. How do you ...

Choosing the right 3D printing material can make or break your project, whether you’re a hobbyist or an engineer. From PLA to carbon fiber composites, each material offers unique strengths, weaknesses ...

"So, it's art that both a human and a computer can appreciate," Zelinskie said Sunday (Sept. 22) at a presentation here at the 2013 Maker Faire New York. Zelinskie's first attempt to blur the line ...

Completely 3D printed – even the lenses – then painted helmet prop produced by Thingergy, Los Angeles. Movie makers have the creative vision, but it’s the prop maker’s job to bring that creative ...

From intricate tourbillon displays to fully functional custom cases, 3D printing is reshaping how watches are designed, prototyped, and even produced. Watchmakers and hobbyists alike are using ...

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In a normal quarter, students in art studio classes have a myriad of materials and machines at their disposal to bring their artistic visions to life. But in light of the shift to online learning, ...

It may seem distinctly low-tech compared to some of the many technology trends I write about, but 3D and 4D printing will have very wide applications – and could be particularly powerful when combined ...

I’ve always felt it was a waste of time to cry over things I can’t change. However, as I sat on my bedroom floor recently, struggling to twist open the glucose sensor my daughter needs to survive, ...