Practice & Makers
Maker demonstrates 3D printing of emergency torch
Emergency equipment for power outages is standard in many households. An innovative approach now combines 3D printing with simple electrochemistry to create a torch...
Infill patterns in 3D printing: How to optimise the stability of your parts
Choosing the right infill pattern is a key challenge in 3D printing when it comes to the stability and resilience of the printed parts....
Bambu Lab and CMF by Nothing launch 3D printing design competition for smartphone accessories
Bambu Lab and CMF by Nothing have launched a 3D printing design competition for the Nothing Phone 1. The competition is aimed at 3D...
YouTuber tests thermoplastic elastomers in 3D printing
Thermoplastic elastomers (TPE) are becoming increasingly important in 3D printing. This group of materials combines the processability of thermoplastics with the elastic properties of...
Multi-material stack printing: efficient method for thin 3D-printed parts
An interesting technique for the production of many thin, flat objects is multi-material stack printing. This method utilizes the different adhesion properties of different...
How to achieve more stable 3D printed parts
3D printing generally produces quite stable plastic and metal parts. However, there are applications for which particularly high strength is required. This property is...
YouTuber 3D prints iPhone charging stations with MagSafe compatibility
The YouTube channel Slant 3D demonstrates in a recent video how 3D printing enables the production of individualized iPhone charging stations with MagSafe support. An...
Maker presents free 3D model for 3D-printed flying kite
The combination of 3D printing and traditional kite making opens up new possibilities for makers. A current project by Michal Zoubek shows how additive...
Self-built 3D printing booster increases flow rate by 50 per cent
A resourceful 3D printing enthusiast has developed a low-cost solution to significantly increase the flow rate of FDM printers. The self-built booster, which was...
Maker 3D-prints miniature printer press for the desk (+ instructions & 3D model files)
A maker with the username 3DPrintingEnthusiast has developed a functional miniature printing press that can be largely manufactured using 3D printing. This project combines...
