Anj Bryant

3 weeks ago | tomshardware.com | Anj Bryant |Denise Bertacchi |Andrew Sink

Best Resin 3D Printers 2025The list in brief1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. As 3D printing continues to become cheaper and more accessible, resin 3D printers have become a popular choice for anyone interested in making highly-detailed models that wouldn’t be feasible using a filament-fed, FDM 3D printer. These MSLA (Masked Stereolithography) resin 3D printers typically have a single axis of motion, and this simple mechanical system means these machines can regularly be found for less than $300.

Nov 30, 2024 | tomshardware.com | Anj Bryant

(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)Black Friday deals are still in play this weekend. For most people, especially parents like myself, this time signifies that the holidays are just around the corner, which means buying gifts for my kids… and more importantly, availing those precious cost-saving discounts before they’re gone! Black Friday/Cyber Monday is that small window of time when most toy makers offer their best and most popular products for less.

Nov 28, 2024 | tomshardware.com | Anj Bryant

(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)Black Friday certainly brings out the best deals of the season. The Creality Ender 3 V3 SE has been our best 3D printer budget champ all year, and today, you can get it at an even lower price of $173 at Amazon for Black Friday. That is the lowest price it’s ever been, and now is the best time to take the plunge if you’ve been thinking of getting a 3D printer for yourself or for your kids without making a big investment.

Nov 25, 2024 | tomshardware.com | Denise Bertacchi |Anj Bryant

Best 3D Printers for Kids(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)It's never too early to introduce your kids to the wonders of 3D printing. Many of us here at Tom’s Hardware are parents who love 3D printing, and these are the printers we would give our own kids. Why buy a kid 3D printer? We have many machines on our Best 3D Printer list, but most of them are too advanced for younger kids. This is where “toy” printers come to the rescue.

Oct 27, 2024 | tomshardware.com | Anj Bryant |Denise Bertacchi

Best Laser Cutters and Engravers(Image credit: Tom's Hardware)While the best 3D printers can turn a spool of filament or a vat of resin into a working model, sometimes the best way to build something is by cutting through layers of acrylic, wood or metal to get the shapes you need. Other times, you just need to imprint an image or text on an existing surface. For these use cases, you need a laser cutter/engraver.