Startups and big corporations embrace the maker movement

At Maker Faire Bay Area, a "startup pavilion" highlights 20 new maker-focused startups. But big companies like Autodesk, General Electric, and even Google are getting into the DIY game too.

3D-printed exoskeleton gives a little girl use of her arms (video)

A heartwarming new video documents the story of a small child whose life has been radically changed for the better because of 3D printing technology.

3D printing biz heats up with $1.4B merger of Stratasys and Objet

Two of the leading players in the 3D printing market have merged, with Stratasys and Objet Ltd. joining forces in a $1.4 billion deal, the two companies announced this morning.

The transaction between the two will position the newly combined …

The Pirate Bay launches crazy Physibles category for printing 3D objects

In the next few years, physical replicas of objects could feasibly be pirated if The Pirate Bay has anything to say about it. The notorious site has introduced a file category called Physibles, which is targeted at 3D printers.

We …