Your first 3D prints should be simple, practical, and satisfying to finish. This list highlights projects that print easily and still feel genuinely useful.

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These fast 3D printing projects look far more impressive than their short print times suggest, making them perfect for quick ...

A new, fully customizable 3D printed socket design is set to transform the prosthetics industry. The reimagined limb socket ...

Frank is a social media journalist for the CDW family of technology magazine websites. Part of the appeal of 3D printing is witnessing ideas come to life. As the technology becomes less expensive, ...

This 3D printed toothpaste cap features a surprisingly clever design that makes everyday use easier and more convenient. With ...

Creators of the top 5 entries in the Ultimaker 3D Printer Toy Design Challenge will each win an Ultimaker 3D printer. Since 2004, I have worked on PCMag’s hardware team, covering at various times ...

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

With the Apple Watch Ultra 3, Apple introduced a new 3D-printing manufacturing process for the titanium shell – allowing ...

Researchers develop AI-driven 3D-printed prosthetic sockets that absorb 1,600% more energy using personalized pressure ...

It's not uncommon for a cheap 3D printer to be made with cheap parts. Lots of plastic and assembly required are good ways to keep costs down for the manufacturer, but cheap parts mean a printer that ...