Tom Burtonwood, “Rmutt 2.0” (2013), ABS Plastic and pigmented wax inlay (all images courtesy the artist) CHICAGO — For artist Tom Burtonwood, the transition into 3D scanning and printing was as ...

The fusion of 3D printing with traditional crafts is redefining creative processes in 2026, blending digital precision with handmade artistry. Makers are embracing prototyping, custom tool creation, ...

Today if you want to reproduce a big schematic or a mechanical drawing, you just ask it to print or plot from the CAD model. But back in the day, you drew on big sheets at a drafting table. How do you ...

Completely 3D printed – even the lenses – then painted helmet prop produced by Thingergy, Los Angeles. Movie makers have the creative vision, but it’s the prop maker’s job to bring that creative ...

Choosing the right 3D printing filament can make or break your project. From ASA’s unbeatable UV resistance to PETG’s toughness and PLA’s ease of use, each material has its strengths. Understanding ...

How Mimaki's full-colour 3D printing technology supported a LIV Golf art project. Last year, Cleeks Golf Club and LIV Golf ...

This story is part of a Streetwise series on “How It’s Made” in Sheboygan. The series will help give a behind-the-scenes look at how businesses and crafters across Sheboygan County make the goods you ...

A new premium 3D printing filament has been launched via Kickstarter specifically formulated for the creative arts and aptly named the Art Filament. Created by interior designer and architect Douglas ...

Researchers have published a method for 3D-printing an ink that contains calcium carbonate-producing bacteria. The 3D-printed mineralized bio-composite is unprecedentedly strong, light, and ...