I've been dabbling in some basic cosplay for a few years now, but never had the creativity or confidence to actually make my own props and accessories from scratch. Getting into 3D printing has opened ...

Reading tech start-up Verde Mantis was founded upon the principle that 3D printing has limitless practical, everyday uses and should be easy and accessible for everybody. But 3D printing can also be ...

For David Retske and Alex Sawyer, bringing fiction to real life is as easy as designing a computer model and hitting “print.” Both are co-owners of Make Me Designs, a 3D-printing company in ...

Cosplayers' costumes are very far compared to those shown before 3D printers were created. As of writing, people who want to represent their favorite anime characters or Marvel heroes have more ...

Watch as we build a 3D printed bulletproof Stormtrooper suit and test its durability against 9mm handguns and a .357 Magnum.

Excerpted from Cosplay: A History - The Builders, Fans, and Makers Who Bring Your Favorite Stories to Life by Andrew Liptak, published by Simon & Schuster. © 2022 by ...

James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...

Sometimes you see a 3D-printed item so jaw-droppingly awesome that it reminds you all over again of just how astonishing an invention additive manufacturing is. That perfectly describes our reaction ...

Resin or filament 3D printing: Which is best for you? Best answer: You'll want a filament (FDM) printer for printing large models such as cosplay accessories. Resin (SLA/DLP) printers are best for ...

3D printing is a downright futuristic technology. People can use plastic filaments, resin, and other materials to create custom objects. The quality of the print is limited by a user's printer, but ...

Your first 3D prints should be simple, practical, and satisfying to finish. This list highlights projects that print easily and still feel genuinely useful.

Three part-time heroes have put their capes away and pulled out their 3D printers to help aid essential workers during this pandemic crisis. With a face mask shortage faced by hospitals and essential ...