There's been a slew of 3D printers appearing on Kickstarter and Indiegogo in the last couple of weeks. We take a look at some of them and speak to the people who know crowdfunding.
Comparing processes for prototyping isn't easy — Tim Plunkett starts to get to grips with two of the top contenders, stereolithography and selective laser sintering.
3D Systems' 3D printing technology has proved it can not only match but exceed injection moulding production times, making 3D printing a viable manufacturing option with less tooling and shorter supply chains.
There is still time for those wishing to get involved in Solid Concepts' latest 3D printing challenge, which tasks makers with designing a skateboard. The winner will have their design 3D-printed.
Nike has used 3D printing technology to produce a kit bag for three football stars and hi-tech shin pads for the World Cup 2014, which begins in Brazil this week.
