Published May 14, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT Rob LeFebvre is an editor and writer focusing on consumer and enterprise technologies for a broad range of outlets. He’s been writing online for more than 15 years; before that he was a special educator for kids with severe disabilities. Rob has been an Editorial Director at Lifewire, a news writer at Engadget, and a senior contributor at Cult of Mac. He's written about PCs, Macs, mobile phones, and games, created newsrooms from the ground up, and has extensive experience reviewing hardware, software, and games across his career.  When you first get a 3D printer, you're likely to spend some time printing fun things that get you excited about your new hobby. Benchy boats, articulating dragons, and cute little figurines are likely at the top of your list. Once you've had some time doing that, you might start to see your printer as more of a household appliance than a hobby toy.…