When you want to build a large format 3D printer, you can’t just scale up the design of a desktop machine. In an excellent four-part build series (videos after the break), [Dr. D-Flo] takes us ...

If you have a hobby, it is natural to want to share it with kids. If you are interested in 3D printing, you may even have kids who want to try their hand at printing without prompting. There are a … ...

The lessons in 3D printing can also start kids on entrepreneurial tracks, crafting their own prototypes for product ideas. 3D printing, of course, is not without its downsides.

3D printer manufacturer UltiMaker has introduced a larger model of its popular education-specific MakerBot 3D printer using the SKETCH platform, the company said, noting that the new MakerBot SKETCH ...

Tips on 3D printing for kids. ... A decent large build volume, ... or BuildTak is insufficient. Instead of rushing off to Elmer's Glue, why not try Magigoo, an engineered 3D printing adhesive.

The heated printing head also retracts when the printer isn’t in use, so little kids won’t try to touch it and burn themselves. As far as it’s ease of use: The ThingMaker 3D is one of the ...

So, you got a 3D printer for the holidays, and you’re excited to dive in. Chances are, you’re not sure where to begin. What can you print? What’s fun? What’s useful?

Blokify Launches For iOS, Lets Kids 3D Print Their Own Minecraft-ish Toys. by Seth Colaner — Thursday, January 02, 2014, 12:55 PM EDT. Comments. If you have creative ...

This is when she discovered the power of 3D printing and design. In fact the power of 3D printers have been long recognized across various segments, from automotive to jewelry design, to portable ...

A recently formed student organization at the University of Iowa tries to make a difference with the power of 3D-printing technology. 3D Iowa, formed at the beginning of the semester, has raised ...

If your kids like drawing, creating and building models, then they will love 3D pens.