Hitem3D 2.0 adds a portrait mode described as "strand-level fidelity," aiming to reconstruct head shape and facial proportions structurally while preserving fine detail like hair flow direction, brows ...

When 3D printing first took off, it was difficult to imagine how diverse the field would grow. Nowadays, the realm of additive manufacturing is growing daily. In particular, five sectors are advancing ...

Additive manufacturing, the engineer's version of what everyone else calls 3D printing, is too slow and too expensive to mass-produce car parts, but the calculus flips for an ultra-low-volume car like ...

Researchers recently shared details on creating foldable, self-locking structures by using multi-material 3D printing. These origami-inspired designs can transition between flat and three-dimensional ...

3D printers are advanced pieces of technology, but they certainly aren't without their quirks. Here's what users think of ...

A Firestorm xCell micro 3D printing factory loading onto a C-130 to print Tempest UAV systems at a U.S. Air Force base. Inside a standard shipping container, a "factory-in-a-box" hums to life. It is ...

Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have co-developed a new way to precisely control the internal ...

An updated edition of the December 1, 2025 article. 3D Printing, widely known as additive manufacturing, has transformed how products are designed and produced. Introduced in the 1980s, the technology ...

In a small town where resources can be limited, one local library is opening its doors to big ideas by offering free access ...