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.

3D printers are affordable enough that almost anyone can buy one, but should you? Before you dive in, here's what to consider—about materials, possible uses, software, and much more. Since 2004 ...

Whether you're brand new to 3D printing or have been wanting to invest in your own printer for a while, these machines are not as expensive as you might think. Whether you want to prioritize print ...

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The best 3D printers let you make all sorts of interesting things, from small parts to finished products right from the comfort of your home. However, finding the right 3D printer for your needs ...

Well, get that notion right out of your head. A 3D printer is a different animal: It's designed to create a three-dimensional object—such as a chess piece, figurine, or bracelet—by building ...

Faces - A face is a flat surface on a 3D shape. For example a cube has 6 faces. Edges - An edge is where two faces meet. For example a cube has 12 edges. Vertices - A vertex is a corner where ...

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Our team has tested over 50 of the best 3D printers and from prototyping to printing miniatures, business or beginner, these are the machines we recommend. We've assembled and hand-tested each of ...