Could we recreate the world’s most famous landmarks using a single 3D printer? And what would it cost? Get ready for some big numbers. If you’re a maker, you’re likely to know how much it costs you to print out your required smaller pieces. But have you...
What are the advantages of 3D printing? And the disadvantages? Check out our digest, in which we compare 3D printing to traditional manufacturing processes. Just What Is 3D Printing? A standard FDM system mid-print. Source: All3DP Additive manufacturing now defines a large branch of industrial (and hobby) systems...
Students of Rice University have 3D printed ultra-hard objects from normal plastic materials. The results are lightweight, load-bearing...
A 3D printer can make gifts personalized and special. Check out this list of 3D printed gift ideas, you're sure to find something for that special someone! Film & TV For those troubled, angsty types (Source: ccetinkaya via MyMiniFactory) Movie fandoms have existed since movies first came into existence,...
Curved Honeycomb Vase What is this? The curved honeycomb vase plant pot has a cool and unique geometric texture pattern. Whichever color filament you use, the final result will really pop with this tactile design. Get it from: Thingiverse Who made it? Aleksey Grishchenko Self-Watering Planter What is this? If you’re going to adopt only...
Want to get some unique texture on your 3D prints? Learn more about the ins and outs of velocity painting to make some truly unique objects. What Is It? A subtle pattern on a vase (Source: Repetier) As the name suggests, velocity painting uses speed differences to add texture...
How much does a 3D printed house cost today? Take a look at the most interesting examples in order to get an idea of how much you have to spend. The Rise of 3D Printed Houses A model showing how easily houses can be 3D printed. Source:...
Maker and YouTuber 3DSage shares an informative tutorial on how to create incredibly smooth 3D prints out of PLA without needing to use sandpaper or other post-processing techniques! If you happen to own a FDM 3D printer, you know that the sky’s the limit when it...
Bored of pointless 3D printer projects? Out of 3D printing ideas? Check out our January 2020 list of cool things to 3D print which are actually useful. Like us, you’re tremendously excited by the possibilities of 3D printing. Unfortunately, the landscape is cluttered with trinkets, doodads,...
Check out our 3D printing materials guide to learn about all materials used for home and industrial 3D printing today. When it comes to 3D printing, the sky is (almost) the limit in terms of what materials you can use — and researchers are constantly making...