Learn how to design and 3D print with Tinkercad in this beginner-friendly guide. Step-by-step tips to turn your ideas into tangible creations.

Much like how documents are uploaded to an inkjet printer, a 3D model file must be uploaded to a 3D printer. 3D files can be found online or designed using computer-aided design software.

Learn what a 3D printer is, how it works, and how much it costs. 3D printing is helpful for personal use, prototyping and manufacturing.

I made some mistakes learning how to use the $300 Elegoo Centauri Carbon 3D printer, but it didn't take me long to make my first part.

If you've been 3D printing for a while, you might have heard of Klipper. This custom firmware improves many 3D printers, but does take some work to install.

How a 3D printer works can vary depending on the type of printing it's doing. Use this guide to understand the variations in materials and technique.

How to 3D print your creation Our resident CNET 3D printing expert James Bricknell has taken this craze one step further and, using some clever AI technology, 3D-printed one of these ChatGPT images.

A couple of years ago, I gifted myself a 3D printer on my birthday — primarily because I got an excellent deal on an Ender 3 ...