Plastic waste is a big problem in our world today. It's important for makers who use 3D printing technology (which generates plastic objects) to consider the waste hierarchy paradigm. Here's the thing ...

For the past seven years, Kelowna-based Brayden and Angela Rogers have been sourcing plastic waste and converting it into home goods. Image via Instagram. Who works: The Rogerie is a Kelowna-based ...

If you've just started 3D printing as a hobby, you're probably comparing the various filament types, but does the brand ...

If you're in the market for a 3D printer, you'll find one here that fits your needs. The US Environmental Protection Agency reports that the US generated 35.7 million tons (roughly the weight of 17.8 ...

The world of 3D printing is witnessing a significant shift with the introduction of the NAW 3D Pellet Printer, a device that brings the capabilities of industrial-grade pellet material printing right ...

A new additive manufacturing system and process developed by researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology IWU produces plastic components eight times faster than ...

How many plastic spoons, knives, and forks do you think we throw away daily? [Stefan] noted that the compostable type is made from PLA, so why shouldn’t you be able to recycle it into 3D printing ...

This research was funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EP/N024818/1). The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships ...

While it's possible to 3D-print plastic or metal items, printing single items made of both materials is still quite difficult. Scientists have developed a new method of doing so, however, that could ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Carolyn Schwaar is a tech journalist and editor at All3DP Magazine. This article is more than 3 years old. 3D-printed skull ...

Some 3D printer projects may seem like great ideas, but realistically won't be of much use to you. Take pause before wasting time or filament on these prints.