So, you got a 3D printer for the holidays, and you’re excited to dive in. Chances are, you’re not sure where to begin. What can you print? What’s fun? What’s useful?

How do you 3D-print without a 3D printer? If you don't own a 3D printer, you can still 3D print any 3D model you found through a database or designed through a software tool.

Sure, there may come a time when you want something custom or bespoke, or you might already be familiar with 3D modeling, but it's better to start your 3D printing journey by printing things you ...

Concluding The Drive's Great Maverick 3D Print-Off, Peter Holderith and Rob Stumpf show how to get started on your own 3D printing journey.

Buying a 3D printer is just the beginning. Here's how to get started with 3D printing, from finding models to print to familiarizing yourself with the printing process.

A 3D printer turns digital designs into physical objects using a variety of substances, from plastic to ceramic to something that kind of looks like wood. Before you even touch a printer, you'll ...

There are many 3D printing services–all with varying services, quality, turnaround times and pricing so we found the best 3D printing services.

Proponents of 3D printing have long hyped the idea that if you think of something new or break something you own, you can just push a button on your computer and print a new one in minutes ...

We continue our DIY-IT discovery series on 3D printing by exploring how to download and print 3D objects from the Internet. If you can download a file, and you have a little patience, you can do this.

Fusion Deposition Modeling (FDM): FDM uses a simple nozzle to extra plastic filaments, which cool down into the 3D printed shape. This is the cheapest version of 3D printing, and the kind ...

How to Start 3D Printing Your Own Products Many creators turn to printing on demand (POD) to get their products into customers’ hands quickly and affordably.

Let’s talk about applications for 3D models/modeling for any discipline, how to find existing 3D models on the internet, and how to share your own 3D models with colleagues from around the world.