Beyond the ever-dropping cost of 3D printers themselves, one of the biggest perceived barriers of entry to 3D printing is the supposed difficulty of the design process. And, make no mistake: if you're ...

LOS ANGELES — As 3D printing creeps into more and more projects, making product production more accessible, I’ve always wondered how we can make product design more accessible. How can the average ...

A tour of crowdsourced product development company Quirky raises many questions about the future of personal and professional design. Rich Brown Former Senior Editorial Director - Home and Wellness ...

With increased confidence in 3D printing, more design engineers are looking to see where new processes could add a competitive edge. While cost associated with 3D printing is reducing, metal printing ...

Internals of 3D printed “print and fold” robot. [Image source: MIT CSAIL] Robot design traditionally separates the body geometry from the mechanics of the gait, but they both have a profound effect ...

Industrial designer Shaul Cohen has long been creating whimsical products in his 3D-design studio — including pita “bandaids” for the tears that develop in overstuffed falafel sandwiches, and an ...

A major milestone in the future of sustainable and affordable housing has officially begun in Texas. Zuri Gardens — an ...