Do you have a 3D printer and a love of science fiction? Here are the best free 3D prints for sci-fi fans, from Star Wars through to Dune. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

3D-printed plastic parts are being used in many important ways. In 2017, my son's doctor used 3D printing to make a model that helped him prepare for my son's jaw surgery. The process has taken the ...

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A software engineer in Canada recently created a 3D-printed replica of the adorable BB-8 robot from the new "Star Wars" movie. The force is strong with this one. J.R. Bedárd was inspired to build his ...

3D printing is known for producing parts with a fairly average finish at best. Even the smoothest resin prints are still fairly plasticky and dull in appearance. However, it’s possible to do much ...

In a nutshell: One incredibly dedicated Star Wars fan has made a childhood dream come true – at least for those kids who inexplicably rooted for the Empire. YouTuber James Bruton has spent months ...

The galaxy far, far away is enormous, and full of countless planets and species. Yet, despite all of the many diverse creatures and cultures that populate it, they all seem to mostly play the same two ...

3D modeling isn't necessarily the easiest field to break into. Not only will you need a relatively high-powered PC (those polygons don't come cheap), but you'll also need modeling software and ...

As far as consumer-grade 3D printers are concerned, MakerBot’s replicator is a powerful unit with a print volume of 456 cubic inches and a 100 micron layer resolution. It can fabricate some pretty ...

Nearly every young boy is obsessed with Star Wars. But for Liam Porter of Augusta, Georgia, a Star Wars obsession may actually be warranted -- he's got a mechanical limb like many of the characters in ...

Video Copilot has been busy building realistic Star Wars models in its Element 3D AE plug-in and is letting you download them for free. Star Wars Day ("May the fourth be with you” just in case you ...