In further proof that consumer 3D printers are approaching mainstream acceptance, Microsoft recently announced native support for 3D printers. This means that users will be able to 3D print objects in ...

Cheap 3D printers have had a bad rap. Seen as toys for enthusiasts, most work by squeezing melted plastic filament through a thin nozzle (Fused Filament Fabrication, or FFF), producing what is often ...