Tag: plastic
BigRep launches 3D printing service in North America
Large-format additive manufacturing (AM) technology and solutions provider BigRep, is expanding the services it offers to include 3D printing services for customers in North...
Environment and 3D Printing Pt.1
In this blog I explore how 3D printing impact the environment by looking at a 3D printed and commercially made sink strainer.
Experiment in the Outdoors: 3D filaments Pt. 2
A year ago I started an experiment to see how 3D printed samples last in the harsh Colorado sun.
New Liquid 3D Printing Method by MIT and Steelcase
Scientists at the MIT Self-assembly Lab and Global Furniture Manufacturer Steelcase teamed up to develop a new and faster method of liquid 3D printing
Let’s face...
Top 5 American Filament Makers 2016
Top 5 American Filament Makers 2016
I'm all for cheap filaments. Like most of us, I don't have a lot of money to throw around....
July’s Makerbox subscription review. Should you subscribe?
Subscription boxes can be a lot of fun to get. Every month a box of random stuff arrives at your door This is exciting...
Get your children involved in 3d printing this summer.
As a father, I'm always on the lookout for things I can do with my son
The key to helping your kids grow and learn...
Different Types of 3D-Printer Filaments
FDM 3D Printers use a wide group of plastics called thermoplastics, these range from ABS to plastics infused with other materials. There are a...
How To Rate Your 3D Printing Filament
Rating 3D printing filaments
With 3D printing, a good filament can make the difference in your print job. 3D printers can share horror stories...
Will your 3D-printer kill you?
Will your 3D-printer kill you?
As the 3D printers spread around the world, a fact that some people call the "new industrial revolution", there are...
SLS, FDM, SLA, LOM… What 3D printer meets your needs?
3D printers are making their way into homes and businesses around the world. As more people shop for 3D printers, they are different type...
CAD Review for 3D Printers
CAD Programs Review for 3D Printers
All 3D printing relies on a Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) program to generate a 3D printable file. For anyone...