Practice & Makers
3D-printing for unique automotive application by Nick Allen
As more and more companies become aware of the design freedom that 3D printing stimulates, and the versatility of the technology when it comes...
3D printing in XXL: YouTuber builds life-size Benchy boat
YouTuber Emily The Engineer has explored the limits of 3D printing and constructed a life-size, buoyant Benchy boat. The project impressively demonstrates the possibilities...
ReCreator 3D: Recycle PET bottles into 3D printing filament
The ReCreator 3D kit makes it possible to turn a standard Ender 3 3D printer into a machine for recycling PET bottles. The so-called ReCreator...
3D-printed adapters: Maker eliminates disadvantages of the Apple Magic Mouse
With the help of 3D printing, developer Ivan Kuleshov has redesigned Apple's Magic Mouse to eliminate some of the computer mouse's drawbacks. Specifically, the maker...
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...
5 models you can produce in 15 minutes with a 3D printer
3D printers are known for the perception that every produced part takes hours. While that is true for more complex items, there are also...
How to Design a Robotic Wasp Using 3D Modelling Software
In this article, we will introduce our latest 3D model – a robot wasp. You can always find the best inspiration in nature itself....
Industry Experts on the Future of 3D Printing – What Can We Expect in 2016?
At the first formnext exhibition and conference that took place in Frankfurt the past month, we had the opportunity to ask experts in the additive...
YouTuber uses 3D printing for snowmobile conversion
The American YouTubers behind the channel "SXSBlog Garage" have a 3D printer and have shown how they are converting a snowmobile with the printer. At...
Build Your Own Deus Ex Like Automatic Sunglasses
The Redditer, Yousif Ashoor has build shades that automatically retract when he moves into shadow and deploy when you move them into the sunlight. Everything...