In this Special Focus Issue we take a look at AI-based design/simulation, as well as other new developments in the software industry.

When it comes to 3D printers, most machines you’ll see are pretty small. The Ultimaker, Prusa, Lulzbot, and the Rostock Max are desktop devices. While they have entirely usable build volumes ...

MakerBot announced a new experimental extruder for their METHOD line of 3D printers, saying it “Transforms METHOD 3D Printer into an Open Materials Platform”. This is a fascinating announcement in ...

Makerbot 3D printers were among the first to hit the market, so it makes sense that old and broken ones now litter the shelves of hackerspaces and home workshops alike. Rather than throw his one ...

During my recent conversation with MakerBot CEO Jonathan Jaglom, he told us their new SmartExtruder+ had been redesigned and tested extensively. I had no idea how much until now. MakerBot published a ...