Although the world of 3D printing is hurtling through milestones at the moment, to a large extent the technology still remains in its infancy. If you thought it was all Etsy jewellery and plastic toys ...

In recent years, research interest in the 3D printing of metal patterns on plastic parts has grown exponentially, due to its high potential in the manufacturing of next-generation electronics. But ...

Scientists from Japan and Singapore have devised a novel 3D printing technology for creating exact patterns on the external and internal surfaces of 3D plastic structures. Examples of 3D metal–plastic ...

As a US Marine Corps combat engineer serving in Iraq, Jim Monroe used MacGyver-like hacks to repair mine rollers. Meant to detonate and clear mines, these heavy studded wheels are mounted on the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An author, speaker, and consultant, I explore the world's industries. 3D-printed "wood" ceiling fan propellors. For the folks at ...

[SunShine] has been working on 3D printed pumps and similar parts with an aim towards building smaller and more compact hydraulic systems. His latest effort involves printing working hydraulic check ...