If you have just obtained your 3D printer and have an idea of something to print, you need some essential software tools for 3D printing to bring that idea to life ...

Simplify, reduce meshes or decimate. Choose your terms. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The best way to simplify a complex model ...

Learn how to design and 3D print with Tinkercad in this beginner-friendly guide. Step-by-step tips to turn your ideas into tangible creations.

Technology professional development specialist at Moreno Valley Unified School District in southern California. She has led a movement in her district to increase access and equity in STEAM 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 ...

Rick Broida is the author of numerous books and thousands of reviews, features and blog posts. He writes CNET's popular Cheapskate blog and co-hosts Protocol 1: A Travelers Podcast (about the TV show ...

In the same way that it’s easier to order takeout food rather than whipping up a home-cooked meal, it’s much more straightforward to download a ready-made 3D printing model than it is to create your ...