RIT’s AMPrint Center receives NYS renewal contract to advance 3D print technology and acquires 'fastest' printer plus ...

A new start-up aims to make 3D printing of metal objects something that can be done at scale. If this pans out, US supply chains could could be near shored and could become far more resilient.

It takes about two weeks to print a full, 160-bead house. For now, Icon is only 3D printing the walls of its houses. Roofs, windows, doors and insulation are added the old-fashioned way.

By 2027, the 3D-printing market is predicted to be worth $55.8 billion, according to Smithers, a technology consulting firm. What’s next for ICON?

How a 3D printer works can vary depending on the type of printing it's doing. Use this guide to understand the variations in materials and technique.