The newly announced H2D has a lot more going on than just 3D printing. It's a manufacturing menagerie that could lead to creative new ideas. But does it all work together? James has been writing about ...

3D printing can be a hobby or a side business, with the printer itself being the largest initial expense. Ongoing costs for 3D printing include filament, toolkits, and other accessories depending on ...

For a long time, 3D printing has been predominantly male. That's changing, though, and it's for the better. James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s.

Sci-fi devices become real all the time, and we'd argue the 3D printer is one of those. I distinctly remember as a teen when these things were becoming popular, and we all thought people would be ...

For a couple of years now, I’ve been trying to find an excuse to buy a decent 3D printer. Friends and fellow Ars staffers who had them would gush about them at every opportunity, talking about how ...

3D printing has evolved very quickly. From slow bed-slingers with small print beds to fancy Core-XY printers with multiple nozzles and tool changers, we've come a long way. In 2026, multiple brands ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. 3D printing is a fun hobby to get into. Crafting figurines, useful tools, and other knickknacks on the fly is a pretty appealing prospect for ...