Making a very simple prosthetic arm can cost $1,000 for the materials alone. But 3D scanning and printing can shrink the cost to as little as $4. In Guatemala, where some families might earn $50 in a ...

Cheap, fast induction tech enables unlimited-size 3D metal printing By Loz Blain March 24, 2023 The huge Mantis induction print system can print parts up to 26 feet wide and 20 feet high Rosotics View ...

People are exploring the use of 3-D printing for wide-ranging applications, including manufacturing, medical devices, fashion and even food. But one of the most efficient forms of 3D printing suffers ...

New advances in 3D printing are making it not only possible but also viable to manufacture cheap, print-on-demand, disposable drones designed simply to soar off over the horizon and never come back.

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. There’s a host of reasons why 3D printing hasn’t exactly broken through to the mainstream yet, ...