Building hot rods remained basically the same for decades, with tried-and-true “old school” methods being used to create increasingly complex builds. Computers really changed the game, allowing things ...

3D printing is a big deal. It enables the average person to quickly whip up a fix for something around the house, a cool toy, some functional equipment for hobbies, or even rapidly prototype a new ...

In this video I'll show you how I treated my rc car, and how I designed and printed a new 3D part for it. The car is a zd Racing Thunder, it's a cool car but if you push it to the limit be prepared to ...

One of the continuing struggles with FDM printing is making sure that parts that should fit together actually do. While adding significant tolerance between parts is an option, often you want to have ...

It's cheaper and much more efficient to print spare parts for increasingly rare classic cars. Our team tests, rates, and reviews more than 1,500 products each year to help you make better buying ...

Last week we took a look at how Lamborghini is using forged composite carbon fiber in car production. But forged composites aren't the only game in town when it comes to cutting edge materials.

We’ve said it again and again: every garage needs a 3D printer. If our word isn’t gold for you, just take a look back at The Great Ford Maverick 3D Print-Off where Peter Holderith and I designed some ...

We can make our 3D-printed parts even more capable when we start mixing them with some essential “mechanical vitamins.” By combining prints with screws, nuts, fasteners, and pins, we get a rich ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In 2021, NASCAR unveiled its Next Gen platform that included a ...

Production of the 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe was about to begin late last summer in Arlington, Texas, when engineers made a last-minute design change to the tailgate-mounted spoiler. The move threatened to ...

Let’s face it, 3D printing is still considered a hobby by many in the mainstream consumer tech space. We see toys and trinkets on Thingiverse (the first online repository of 3D models) or shared on ...