When desktop 3D printing emerged a decade ago, the phrase “plug-and-play” was thrown around a lot to describe how user-friendly a given machine was. Nevertheless, none of the original desktop systems ...

Back in 2013, a little-known startup by the name of Formlabs made a huge splash on Kickstarter with the release of a groundbreaking new 3D printer. The Form 1, as it was called, was one of the first ...

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 ...

The software package that comes with the Form 1 3D printer, which I reviewed a few months ago, has gotten a much-needed update. First, the new software, called PreForm is now compatible with OS X, ...

The Form 4 builds on the features and reputation of the formidable Form 3+ resin 3D printer. The new machine transitions from SLA (laser) to SLA (MSLA) technology to enhance speed and accuracy. The ...

Garbage in, garbage out.

The world of resin 3D printers has exploded in the last year, with the latest range of machines making the whole process faster, of even better quality, and, thankfully, a touch less messy. The ...

The new Perfactory Software Suite (PSS) 3.2 supports EnvisionTEC’s full range of 3D printer technologies — the broadest offering in additive manufacturing today New Observer feature allows users to ...

Former CNET editor Dong Ngo has been involved with technology since 2000, starting with testing gadgets and writing code for CNET Labs' benchmarks. He managed CNET's San Francisco Labs, reviews 3D ...