[Rudi Schoenmackers] has devised a clever set of custom 3D-printed jigs that makes it easy to build your own wooden hex nuts and bolts. Well, easy if you have access to a woodworking shop with a ...

The first print to come off a shiny new 3D printer is usually a toy widget of some sort that will forever sit at your desk without purpose. The alternative is a practical project that is custom and ...

Engineering consultant Arup unveils progress in 3D printing for construction materials. Arup engineers have revealed the potential of 3D printing for the construction and manufacturing industries.

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While 3D printing is usually used in the world of Warhammer 40K to make miniatures, there’s still a dedicated group of makers designing prints that are 1:1 scale for humans. Nathan Williams has ...

If you've got a set of sweet alloys on your car, you've likely got them protected with locking nuts which can only be loosened with a special key. But these aren't invulnerable to thieves, who are ...

To hear enthusiasts tell it, the technique of additive manufacturing, better known as 3D printing, has the potential to change not just manufacturing, but the world. 3D printing today makes ...

As car security systems become increasingly sophisticated and thieves turn to their attention to car parts, Ford engineers are using 3D printing technology to develop next-generation locking wheel ...