On August 21st a total solar eclipse will cover the continuous USA. This is the first time in 99 years that a total solar eclipse has been conveniently visible over the lower 48 states. As a result of this, many people are scrabbling to prepare for this unique event. To prepare for this once in […]
Being originated from rapid prototyping applications, 3D printing exhibits itself at different points in the manufacturing supply chain. And one of the latest: Metallic spare parts for automobile. Mercedes-Benz Trucks in Germany 3D prints first metal spare part. It has started printing aluminium thermostat covers for its customer services & parts division. Being known worldwide […]
Based on my previous lists, you can assume that all top 10 models of Thingiverse, Pinshape and MyMiniFactory aren’t useful stuff, mostly they are models to make your geeky life a bit happier. However, 3DPrinting could also make your life easier. To print models that you can use daily and maybe fix something that was […]
I’m not good at math, consequently not good in geometry either. But in 3DPrinting math is used all the time, and Low Poly models are no different. Low Poly models mean that the model has fewer triangles in its geometry. Making it simple and easy to generate G-Codes and print. Today I will dig the […]
Every workshop needs a 3D Printer right? And every 3D Printer owner needs to use the 3D Printer for something meaningful, like printing tools. So now we are giving you another list on some of the best Tools you can actually use after being printed 2017. No Daniel Noree your 3D Wrench will Not be […]
In this episode Chris talks to Andy Tran, the Modern Inventor. They talk inventing, using 3d printers and CNC to manufacture, and millebot the biggest 3d printer you can use today, a remarkable innovation that could change the face of short run manufacturing.
A while ago, Pinshape announced that they were about to close the website, but the 3D-Printing community didn’t let that happen. So Pinshape lives until today with a good database of free and non-free models. Today I will list to you the Top 10 Free Popular Models on Pinshape =D 1: The 30$ Scanner V5 […]
In a previous blog, I tested out a design for an urn to donate to Garden of Innocence (GOI). In the first part I printed a 1/2 scale size urn as a test piece for my design. I also continued to get input from GOI about the design requirements for a baby’s urn. The Full […]
In this interview Chris talks about making money with your 3d design and printing business, from etsy to 3d hubs, and the controversial practices of some in the 3d printing industry that have given printing for money a bad name. Interviewing Joseph Larson The 3D Printing Professor. Please subscribe, share and review! Itunes […]
Lately, a new week also means a new World Record for 3D printing! At least a week ago, 1,236 students from 123 different secondary schools across Hong Kong set the World Record Guinness for the biggest 3D printed sculpture display. The giant model, which represents Hong Kong’s harbour side in miniature, consist of 1,214 3D […]
Garden of Innocence (GOI) provides dignified burials and cremation urn for abandoned or unidentified children. Every year GOI works with woodworkers who donate handmade caskets and cremation urns to properly bury these children. After watching the video by April Wilkerson about the urn she made, I was inspired to put my 3D printer to use for […]
What are the two biggest lies of using 3D printing in manufacturing? What advice can we give to people looking to 3D printing as a business, or to monetize their 3D printer? Discover answers to these questions and more as Chris interviews John Hauer, CEO of Get3dSmart, 3D printing business guru and gonzo tech journalist! […]
