In fact, when it comes to 3D printing in particular file sizes can get awfully large. Partly to address this, Prusa have proposed a new .bgcode binary G-code format. You can read the specification ...

I recently wrote about using Klipper to drive my 3D printers, and one natural question is: Why use Klipper instead of Marlin?

MobiPrint is a mobile 3D printer that can automatically measure a room and print objects onto the floor. Here, the printer ...

Please ensure your 3D model meets the following printer-specific requirements: File Format— Your 3D model file must be saved in STL (binary.stl) format. Make sure to export your design in "millimeters ...

D printing objects using metal is a well-established technique, but it tends to be too complex, expensive, or imprecise to ...

The surprisingly affordable AnkerMake M5C open-frame 3D printer is easy to assemble and to use. It has a generous print area for its price, and our testing shows it is capable of high-quality ...

More affordable than ever, 3D printers are booming for personal, professional, and educational use. Here's everything to know before you buy one, along with the top models from our hands-on testing.

Product prototypes printed out in under an hour by anyone on the design team sending a digital file to the printer is a recent development. Typically desktop 3D printers have required a level of ...

Getting the best 3D printer for your dream project is key to having it done right. Here's what you need to know. James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s.

The rise of the consumer 3D printer has yielded amazing devices for designers, engineers, hobbyists, tinkerers, and schools alike. I've been reviewing 3D printers for PCMag since the first widely ...

If you're in the market for a beginner or low-cost 3D printer, there's reason to be happy. Even if robust capabilities are what you're after, you may pay less than you expect, because many once ...