Most people buying 3D printers for the first time don't know that specific software is also needed to make a 3D model ready for printing.

Slicer software is your digital workshop, where you prepare your 3D files for printing. You can tweak layer heights, infill density, and other settings to make each model just right.

When creating 3D models, the programs tend to overdo the geometry as they assume you are making models for computer-based applications. By reducing the faces of your models, you can get a much ...

Here are key strategies to create a successful 3D printing program in educational institutions, fostering innovation and enhancing student learning experiences.

A new app called Doodle3D Transform promises to let users easily turn regular 2D drawings into fully fledged, 3D-printable models.

To make models, doctors usually put the imaging data from your CT or MRI scans into a special software program. This makes a computer-aided design file which is sent to a 3D printer that prints ...