3D Printing: What You Need to Know

3D printers have become affordable enough to hit the mainstream, but should you buy one? Here’s what to consider — about materials, possible uses, software, and much more — before you dive in.

By Tony Hoffman

They’re not your granddad’s daisy wheel printer or your mom’s dot matrix. In fact, they bear little resemblance to today’s document or photo printers, which can only print…