Exploring NASA’s History of 3D Printing: Tools, Community Challenges, and Scale Models You Can Print at Home
When it comes to 3D printing, NASA has always been a forerunner. Not only are they using the first 3D printer in space to print tools and spare parts on the International Space Station (ISS), but they also manage to actively include their community in their projects. In this post, we review NASA’s contribution to the field of 3D printing and take a look at their 3D model database and show you how it can be used to create 3D prints. (more…)
A Stainless Steel Bottle in the Shape of a Horseshoe: Kickstarter and 3D Printing Make it Possible
Based on several years of experience in creating and designing products for the consumer market, Dutch industrial designer Franky Leering and his team of creatives saw the chance to develop their own product with the help of Kickstarter and 3D printing: a stainless steel bottle with a unique shape and look. (more…)
Create Your Own 3D Printed Ring in Minutes with This Free Online Design App
Update: On demand manufacturing from the Jweel app is now closed, but the applications have been opened and they are now accessible for free. You can save design files, and export to 3D standard format for manufacturing, enjoy!
Creating and 3D printing your own ring is now really easy thanks to free online apps like Jweel. All you need is an internet browser, a few minutes of your time, and some creativity. Here is our tutorial on how to 3D model and print your own ring in four easy steps. No software, installation, 3D printer, or prior 3D modeling or 3D printing experience is required! (more…)
Creating Unique Design Solutions with 3D Printing: This Modern Design Studio Uses 3D Prints to Enhance Its Workflow
3D printing has opened up more possibilities for design studios. Exploring new materials, creating new forms and shapes, designing highly-detailed prototypes: there are many advantages for designers by using 3D printing. We visited one of our clients, Slovenian design studio Gorjup Design, to see how 3D printing is changing their everyday work.
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