When looked at from a certain angle, space exploration is limited in scope at this time by a single and very important thing: the improper access to supplies. When that problem will be solved, ...

At this point, it’s safe to say the novelty of desktop 3D printing has worn off. The community has largely come to terms with the limitations of extruded plastics, and while we still vehemently ...

The development of cheaper, more powerful lasers has always been a cause for excitement among hackers, and fiber lasers are no exception. One of the newer tools they’ve enabled is the laser welder, ...

Researchers have come up with a 3D printing method using liquid metal that's claimed to produce structures at least 10 times faster than existing metal additive manufacturing processes, though it does ...

You can make some big 3D printed projects in your own home, but projects this massive are going to require a specialized ...

Honda's beginnings were in true engineering; their early days were filled with innovation that ultimately led them to become ...

Italy-based Legor is a leader in metals science and production of best-in-class alloys, powders, and plating solutions for the jewelry and fashion hardware and accessories markets Legor’s Powmet line ...

Our current level of technological development does not allow us to build things in space. In the best-case scenario, we are capable of assembling stuff in orbit, but the actual build of structures ...

D printing is getting less finicky in 2026. New materials, machines, and software are cutting setup times and making high-quality prints easier.

Gallium is the chocolate of metals. With a melting point of 86 degrees, the stuff will literally melt in your hand, and then solidify when you put it down. This melting point can be lowered by ...

The Apollo 13 moon mission didn't go as planned. After an explosion blew off part of the spacecraft, the astronauts spent a harrowing few days trying to get home. At one point, to keep the air ...

HP Inc. has released advancements to the HP Metal Jet and HP Jet Fusion 3D Printing printers. The goal is to deliver enhanced capabilities, new materials, and strategic partnerships to streamline and ...