3D-printed plastic parts are being used in many important ways. In 2017, my son's doctor used 3D printing to make a model that helped him prepare for my son's jaw surgery. The process has taken the ...

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Soon Disney will begin lining its commercial Star Wars coffers with plastic action figures, T-shirts, and collapsible lightsabers. But one French 3D printing outfit took more of a “screw it, I’ll do ...

If you have kids running around at home, it can sometimes be hard to find the time to create your own cosplay. One new mom in Idaho, however, is continuing her passion for cosplay with a little help ...

What good is 3D printing if you can't build a Star Destroyer? Ever since the 1977 debut of the original "Star Wars" movie, the Star Destroyer has been a symbol of the power of the Empire. "Star Wars" ...

Use AI to make 3D printable models with a four-step flow using Nano Banana and Bamboo Studio for faster results. Design and ...

In a nutshell: One incredibly dedicated Star Wars fan has made a childhood dream come true – at least for those kids who inexplicably rooted for the Empire. YouTuber James Bruton has spent months ...

3D printing is known for producing parts with a fairly average finish at best. Even the smoothest resin prints are still fairly plasticky and dull in appearance. However, it’s possible to do much ...

3D modeling isn't necessarily the easiest field to break into. Not only will you need a relatively high-powered PC (those polygons don't come cheap), but you'll also need modeling software and ...

Today’s Fun 3D Printable™ comes to us from Thingiverse user lilykill. The model is rendered in 3D and the head is connected to the ball body so it won’t be able to spin freely. The best thing, though?

Story and photos by Ray Van Dusen Dec 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2025 A long time ago in a bedroom not too far away, Richard Wall spent his free time tinkering with models and following his passion for the arts ...

Video Copilot has been busy building realistic Star Wars models in its Element 3D AE plug-in and is letting you download them for free. Star Wars Day ("May the fourth be with you” just in case you ...