Discover the best 3D printer filament for your needs. We explain when to upgrade from basic PLA to stronger materials like ...

There are times in every 3D print enthusiast’s life when it would be convenient to join two pieces of filament. The problem with simply melting them together is that the resulting join has a blob of ...

Nature is replete with slender filaments that bend and coil—from climbing grape vines, to folded proteins, to elephant trunks that can pick up a peanut but also take down a tree.

3D printing is a fantastic hobby that has definitely piqued a lot of people's interest over the past few years. What are some ...

Harvard researchers have developed a rotational multimaterial 3D printing method to create heat-responsive filaments that mimic natural muscle movements. Inspired by elephant trunks and grapevines, ...

James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...