Here is how 3D printers work, what type of printers you can choose from and how much they cost.

PLA filament is a great low-temperature printing filament that's easy to use, non-toxic, and suitable for beginners as well ...

3D printing creates solid objects from the additive process of layering plastics, metal, wood, synthetic fibers, and more.

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.

The cornerstone of these 3D printing efforts is Stargate — a towering 3D printer that Relativity says is the largest in the world, and it prints with proprietary metal alloys.

These days, top consumer models can retail for as little as $200. To better understand how 3D printers work and the best ones to buy, we spoke with 3D printing experts.

3D Printing at Hospitals Institutions, such as the Mayo Clinic in Minn. and VA hospitals nationwide, have extensive 3D printing labs. The work there is mostly patient-specific 3D-printed medical ...