3D Technology News

How 3D printing moved from rapid prototyping to aerospace, where GE uses metal 3D printing (SLM) to make jet engine parts.

See how we turned a real shoe into a painted mini keychain using a 3D scanner and a 3D printer, step by step.

See how the EinScan Pro Plus scans a small statue on its automatic turntable and exports mesh data for 3D printing and CNC carving.

Small parts are the hardest to 3D scan. Learn how resolution and accuracy differ and how to scan coins, rings and dental parts well.

FDM and SLA 3D printers can now print transparent parts. See the results and learn how to get the best clarity from clear filament and…

Personal 3D printed figurines are booming in Ho Chi Minh City. See how a quick 3D scan and a full-color 3D printer create a mini…

Metal 3D printing builds parts from metal powder with a laser. See sample parts, key applications and design rules for SLM printing.

Rapid prototyping a bronze casting model with 3D scanning and 3D printing looks easy, but every step affects accuracy. Here is what matters most.

See how the EinScan Pro Plus 3D scanner and wood CNC turn a master model into a carved wood statue, plus tips for high-quality results.

A look at the Shining 3D FreeScan X3 handheld laser scanner for fast, accurate scanning of wood models and large objects.

A look at the Shining 3D Optimscan 5M desktop scanner: high resolution, interchangeable lenses and accurate results at a low price.

We test the EinScan Pro Plus, a versatile low-cost 3D scanner, on statues in tripod, handheld and full-color scan modes.