We often use 3D printing to replicate items we might otherwise make with traditional machining methods. Fraunhofer’s new door hinge for a sports car takes a different tack: it tries to be better than ...

We've told you about 3D printed rocket engine parts and aircraft components. Now 3D-printed parts are going into space. Using 3D printing materials and machines from Germany-based EOS, Airbus Defence ...

New crafting frontier: Home 3D printers now produce springs, hinges, musical instruments, and even fabrics, expanding what crafters can design themselves. Blending tech and tradition: Printed ...

From springs and bearings to musical instruments.

3D printing is a downright futuristic technology. People can use plastic filaments, resin, and other materials to create custom objects. The quality of the print is limited by a user's printer, but ...