Why I 3D Print My Metal Jewelry
One of the perks of writing about 3D printing is having a finger on the pulse of what’s going on in the AM world, and also of what’s possible. I often rave about how “complexity is free” in ...
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Looking for your next 3D printing project? In search of new 3D print ideas? Or where to download 3D printables? We've written a few posts to make things easier for you. Happy printing!
3D Printing a Drill-Powered eScooter
When you need to commute a short distance, there’s hardly a better choice today than an electric scooter; they’re fun, practical, and affordable. And when you need to make an electric ...
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3D Printed Ball Wheels Are On A Roll
When someone is accused of ‘reinventing the wheel,’ it’s meant to signify that they wasted time developing something that already exists. And yet Ralph Waldo Emerson famously said “Build a ...
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YouTuber Makes Metal Terminator Skull with Lost PLA Casting
YouTube recommendations can lead down some strange rabbit holes sometimes. My own recommendations mainly consist of videos of people eating 50-year old MRE rations and Finnish people ...
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3D Print Your Own Car Parts
Before the advent of large scale 3D printers, if you wanted to mod your car with bodykits, you would have to shell out for a molded aftermarket part, and probably have to do some extra ...
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Produce Pseudo-Textiles with a 3D Printing “Defect”
In the world of filament deposition 3D printing, a common printing error that leads to failed prints is under-extrusion. When a printer is severely under-extruding, it will deposit drops, ...
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Turn an Xbox Controller into a HOTAS Flight System with this 3D Printed Extension
With the release of Microsoft’s Flight Simulator 2020, it seems like everyone is a flight sim expert. The immersive game can be played with a regular game controller or a joystick, but for ...
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3D Printed Working Model of an F1 Gearbox
We recently explored how Formula 1 has embraced 3D printing to fabricate car parts, test prototypes, and even guide regulatory decisions. Suffice to say, F1 and AM are now tightly ...
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Miele Offers 3D Printables on Thingiverse
German appliance manufacturer Miele are offering CAD files for the 3D printing of extra components for their own range of appliances. According to Miele’s website they are “the first ...
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GE Produces Minimal Print Face Mask
The Covid pandemic has shown a spike in output from home 3D printing enthusiasts and industrial bodies alike. Many online designs suffer from a common feature however… they take several ...
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An Overview Of 3D Printed Gifts
3D Printing is perfect for creating unique and personalised gifts. Using 3D printing as a production technology, manufacturers are able to 'go-to-market' faster with limited volumes of their ...
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No Layer Lines With Non-Planar FDM 3D Printing
The surface quality of FDM (fused deposition modeling) 3D prints has improved drastically in the last few years, mostly thanks to improved slicing software that extrudes / retracts more ...
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DIY Printable Filmmaking Tools Released By edelkrone
Germany-based portable filmmaking tools and solutions provider edelkrone has just released a batch of 3D printable products. This line of DIY 3D printable filmmaking tools is part of their ...
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Examples of Functional 3D Prints
This is an overview of functional 3D prints you can print at home with a desktop 3D printer. From small things that improve your everyday life to game controller mods. Find your next 3D ...
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Open Press Project: 3D Print Your Own Printing Press
3D printing has been present in the art world in many forms, from renovating sculptures to pottery. It also allows for the reproducing art in various forms, recreating pre-existing designs ...
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Designer Builds Watney: Fully 3D Printed Rover
While many vehicle projects implement 3D printing, most of them use them in small parts and portions. So, it's fascinating to see a device which is 3D printable from start to finish. Nik ...
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A Homemade Fidget Spinner? How to Make One Yourself
The popularity of fidget spinners exploded a few months ago. This simple spinning device is by far the best-selling toy on the market right now. For those of you who somehow haven’t heard ...
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Dino Eggs: 3D Printed Speakers by Guus Fölkel
Guus is an Amsterdam based interdisciplinary designer with a particular interest in art, science and the relationship between humans and technology. He is both an independent designer as ...
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6 Cool and Easy 3D Printed Items You Can Create at Home
The game-changing 3D printing technology has been making a huge impact on the medical, aviation, automotive, and entertainment industries. It has changed lives and made them easier. When it ...
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10 Cool and Practical 3D Prints for your Office
If you’re anything like me, you spend a lot of time in your office trying to keep productive. Sometimes you can become complacent in your environment and forget about optimising it to make ...
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