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A Fidget Winner
[Project] 7-axis Hand-Cranked Radial Engine Model

Take fidget spinning to the next level with this hand-cranked seven-axis radial engine model.

by Mika Yeap Jun 2, 2019
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Galactic Adventure Starts Here
[Project] 3D Printed PiKon Telescope

Explore the night sky with this (partly) 3D-printed telescope. Astronaut training sold separately.

by Mika Yeap Jun 1, 2019
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Prism Preview
Beam3D Prism Kickstarter Preview: Hands-on Impressions

Kickstarter 3D printers rarely deliver on time, if at all. But this time, we were lucky enough to get a look at one waaaaaay ahead of time. Read on for a closer look at a pre-production unit of Beam3D’s all-new sub-$400 resin printer, the Prism.

by Mika Yeap May 27, 2019
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Crippling Debt Not Included
Beam3D Debuts Sub-$400 Prism Resin Printer on Kickstarter

California-based Beam3D has just launched a tantalizing new machine on Kickstarter. Called the Prism, this sub-$400 all-metal machine boasts an affordable price point, sophisticated features and is claimed to compete with printers upwards of $1000.

by Mika Yeap May 23, 2019
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Big Little Details
Artec 3D Releases the Micro, a Metrology-Grade Desktop 3D Scanner

Luxembourg-based 3D scanner manufacturer Artec 3D has just unveiled the Artec Micro, a desktop-sized, metrology-grade scanner for small objects. Boasting easy operation and exceptional results, the scanner broadens Artec's offerings to new fields.

by Mika Yeap May 16, 2019
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Organized chaos
Handy STL File Bulk Viewer for Windows PCs

Got a folder full of STL files that you don't recognize? This handy utility will generate previews of them so you can make sense of the mess.

by Mika Yeap May 13, 2019
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Can't Keep a Good 'Bot Down
From the Ashes: The Return of Printrbot?

Printrbot had produced well-loved, iconic machines since the dawn of the consumer 3D printing revolution, at least until mid-2018 when it shuttered operations. But latest news suggests that the veteran manufacturer is planning a comeback.

by Mika Yeap May 13, 2019
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Because Lego Is so Mainstream
3D Print Your Own Construction System – Introducing Polypanels

Polypanel is a 3D printable library of interlocking pieces that can be used to build all manner of functional models - just print some and you'll be building things in a snap.

by Mika Yeap May 10, 2019
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High-stakes 3D printing at sea
Carbon-reinforced Parts 3D Printed for Luxury Catamaran

As if 3D printing carbon-reinforced parts weren't hard enough, Swiss Scheurer GmbH did it big - and they did it on a luxury catamaran.

by Mika Yeap May 8, 2019
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Best serve chilled
3D Printed Metal Parts to be Frozen for Fault Testing

Metal 3D printing is now common in applications that require high strength parts, but checking these parts for faults is still a challenge. A professor from the University of Cincinnati aims to solve this problem by freezing them in ice.

by Mika Yeap May 6, 2019
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And Then There Were 3
3D Scanning Camera: Turn a Camera into a 3D Scanner

Learn how to turn your camera into a 3D scanner. With an ordinary camera and some clever software, you can have your own 3D scanning camera.

by Mika Yeap May 1, 2019
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A Light Print
3D Printed Camera – Is It Possible to 3D Print a Camera?

The prospect of making a camera using a consumer 3D printer seems silly. After all, accurately capturing light is a delicate affair, right? Find out as we explore the possibility of a 3D printed camera.

by Mika Yeap Apr 4, 2019
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Coming Soon to a Factory Near You
The Future of 3D Printing – Technology on the Horizon

The future of 3D printing is bright, with several high stakes players entering the scene. People are looking to solve some very specific, challenging problems with creative innovations. Here are a handful of them.

by Mika Yeap Mar 17, 2019
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Rapid Prototyping 101
3D Printing Prototypes – A Hands-On Introduction

Are you interested in 3D printing prototypes? Here's a guide on how to use your 3D printer to create, produce, and test your very own prototypes.

by Mika Yeap Mar 1, 2019
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It's All in the Details
3 Best Detail Sanders of 2018

Let's face it, no matter how many digits were on your 3D printer's price tag, post-processing is still sometimes necessary. That's where detail sanders come in.

by Mika Yeap Dec 16, 2018
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A Hemp Farmer's Path to Fortune
The Best Bio Filaments for 3D Printing

Humans make things from non-renewable resources. Take a greener path! Check out the best bio filaments for 3D printing.

by Mika Yeap Jun 22, 2018
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When Nothing Else Works
How I 3D Printed A 3D Printer from Scratch

It seems ridiculous that someone without any 3D printing knowledge should, or even could, build a 3D printer entirely from scratch, but I did just that. Here's why, and how.

by Mika Yeap Jun 12, 2018
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Water: The Strongest Element?
WAZER – The First Desktop Waterjet Cutting Machine

With roots in mining dating back to the mid-1800's, waterjet cutting uses a high pressure stream of water to cut materials in industrial applications. Today, waterjets add flexibility to the traditionally tedious process of cutting hard stuff.

by Mika Yeap May 30, 2018
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