Practice & Makers
Ford 3D Store Offers 3D Printable Car Models
The automotive company Ford has just launched an online store for 3D printable car models by partnering with TurboSquid. Customers can either download one of their...
Picker Bot: Affordable 5-axis robotic arm from the 3D printer
Clifftop Designs has published an open source model for a compact 5-axis robot arm on Thingiverse. The so-called "Picker Bot" is designed as a...
Prusa firmware update makes 3D printer up to 10 times faster
Czech 3D printer manufacturer Prusa Research has released firmware updates for its MK4 and MINI models that significantly increase printing speed. With the help...
Maker shows how to smooth 3D printed surfaces with resin and baby powder
A new method for smoothing the surface of printed parts is gaining popularity in the 3D printing community. This involves applying a mixture of...
Selva3D Converts Your 2D Image Into a 3D Model
Sur3D has recently launched an updated beta version of their Selva3D web application, enabling users to transform their 2D images into 3D models for...
3D Printed Filament Spool Holder Designed by Creative Tools
The team of the Swedish 3D printing online store Creative Tools shared their design for a 3D printed stand alone filament spool holder on...
Maker releases free 3D print model for simple egg peeler
The maker Ondrej Sraitr. has made a free 3D print template for an egg peeler called "EggPeel Pro" available online. The gadget promises particularly...
TinyMaker – Kickstarter campaign showcases palm-sized resin 3D printer
An innovative Kickstarter campaign showcases a small, palm-sized resin 3D printer designed to be very user-friendly and simple. Since it's an open-source project, you...
You Can Now 3D Print the Simpsons House
Fans of the animated TV series The Simpsons can now 3D print their own replica of the family's house, situated in the fictional town...
Scarf Seam: YouTuber shows how seams can be avoided in 3D prints
A new seam technology called "Scarf Seam" promises to significantly improve the surface quality of 3D prints. In additive manufacturing using the FDM process,...
