When affordable 3D printers first hit the market, many predicted the machines—inspired by Star Trek’s replicators—would change the world as we know it.

In this cinematic journey, I take you through every step — from sketching the idea, sculpting the dragon's head by hand, to scanning it in 3D and bringing it to life with light and texture. This ...

A new text-to-3D artificial intelligence model has been created by startup Luma Labs. The AI tool lets you turn a simple phrase or word into an object you can 3D print or use in a game.