A broken printer can be a source of high-quality components for makers, engineers, and hobbyists, offering parts like stepper motors, precision shafts, optical switches, and power supplies. These ...

Anyone with an idea for a new mechanical device can create it on their computer with 3-D solid-model software and email it to a company that will “print” it and quickly return a prototype.

Before you toss that broken printer, know this — it’s packed with high-quality components perfect for DIY projects. From precision motors to robust power supplies, these parts can save you money and ...

Are bearings or bushings best for 3D printers? And how can they be improved so that 3D printers can more quickly and reliably turn out parts of higher quality? Although increasing the quality and ...

3D printing promises that one day we may be able to print out goods in our own homes rather than popping down to the shops or ordering widgets online. But what happens when the printers are able to ...

The 3D printers of today can produce objects that may be quite intricate in shape but, by and large, these objects are still made solely of "dumb" plastic. This may be about to change thanks to the ...

The new WorkForce Pro C series is comprised of six models: the single function WP-4010, WP-4023 and WP-4090 and the multifunction WP-4520, WP-4533 and WP-4590. All models are said by Epson to consume ...