MakerGear M2 $1,825 (Courtesy of MakerGear). The MakerGear M2 is similar to the Upbox in that it features a metal frame, heated print bed (110°C and up), and a build area of 8 × 8 × 10 in.

He thinks consumers will love multitasking machines and says his site My Mini Factory, where people can download 3D designs to print at home, will soon be hosting files for printers like Microfactory.

It's a machine that builds boxes on the spot, based on measurements of the goods. If you run a business that ships a lot of items, then you no doubt want the shipping process to be as efficient as ...

Far from being a jack of all trades, the H2D matches—and in some cases exceeds—the quality of dedication machines, the 3D print quality being a case in point.

The main obstacle for booksellers is the cost of the machine. Buying it outright could be as much as $150,000, I was told, so a five-year lease option is widely preferred -- but even that can run ...

Even out-of-print works can be printed off in minutes. The Espresso Book Machine will also benefit aspiring novelists who can walk in to a shop with a CD of their work and have their book ...