Maker Culture Archives - 3d Printing Magazine

Desktop 3D printer and laptop showing a cathedral model, surrounded by small printed building models, filament, shipping boxes, coins, and glowing file-sharing graphics in a maker workspace.

The Economics of 3D-Model Marketplaces: Subscriptions, Files, and Creator Niches

by 3dPrint Magazine
October 18, 2026

A practical guide to earning from 3D models through individual file sales, memberships, merchant licenses, and niche-focused product strategies.

Open-frame black and orange filament 3D printer on a workshop bench, printing an orange lattice cube beside a laptop displaying a 3D model and an orange filament spool.

Open-Source Printer Projects Still Shape Commercial Machines

by 3dPrint Magazine
September 25, 2026

A practical guide to identifying credible open-source printer projects, choosing a build path, evaluating project files, and commissioning a machine safely.