3D-printed plastic parts are being used in many important ways. In 2017, my son's doctor used 3D printing to make a model that helped him prepare for my son's jaw surgery. The process has taken the ...

A software engineer in Canada recently created a 3D-printed replica of the adorable BB-8 robot from the new "Star Wars" movie. The force is strong with this one. J.R. Bedárd was inspired to build his ...

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If you have kids running around at home, it can sometimes be hard to find the time to create your own cosplay. One new mom in Idaho, however, is continuing her passion for cosplay with a little help ...

In a nutshell: One incredibly dedicated Star Wars fan has made a childhood dream come true – at least for those kids who inexplicably rooted for the Empire. YouTuber James Bruton has spent months ...

What good is 3D printing if you can't build a Star Destroyer? Ever since the 1977 debut of the original "Star Wars" movie, the Star Destroyer has been a symbol of the power of the Empire. "Star Wars" ...

Nearly every young boy is obsessed with Star Wars. But for Liam Porter of Augusta, Georgia, a Star Wars obsession may actually be warranted -- he's got a mechanical limb like many of the characters in ...

Tomorrow is Star Wars Day. Which gives you 24 hours to make a BB-8 of your very own… Video can't be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Making a Life-size BB-8 ...

Jay Leno revealed why he made Harrison Ford a 3D-printed toilet seat while speaking to PEOPLE exclusively at a press event for his charitable organization, The Love Ride Foundation. Leno said the ...