Solving a Real 3D “Puzzle”
With decades of experience in puzzle making, Oskar van Deventer has designed some of the most challenging and intricate 3D puzzles seen on i.materialise. He’ll use anything from computer-aided design programs to nail polish to make his vision come to life. He walked us through his design process and gave insights into some of his upcoming projects.
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Recreating A Virtual City With Multicolor 3D Printing
Brace Yourself Games is an indie video game studio based in Vancouver, Canada. For the launch of their city-building simulation game, Industries of Titan, they wanted to present their concept in a more original way — and used 3D printing to bring the game to life! We spoke to Antoine Lendrevie, Art Director at Brace Yourself Games.
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PAL Robotics Makes A Case For A Perfect Synergy Between Robotics And 3D Printing
The era of robots is already here.
Over the last decade, robots have slowly moved from secluded research labs and automated production lines towards more interactive fields, such as pharmacies, hospitality, retail, etc. They can contribute towards high-quality products, shorter turnaround times in the manufacturing sector, and are usually highly reliable. Combined with AI, robots can successfully work with humans in more collaborative and interactive ways.
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A Bell For Runners: How 3D Printing Brings Unusual Ideas To Life (And To The Market)
Replacing the gruff yelling out of “on your left” with the harmonic resonant sound of a bell for runners. This is the story of Runbell — a startup that makes use of a smart idea and the power of 3D printing.
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7 Examples Of Useful, Aesthetic, And Innovative Household Items You Can Make With a 3D Printer
3D printing is changing the way we design and produce products. And when we talk about 3D-printed products, we don’t mean strange, pixelated objects — no, we mean aesthetic and useful high-quality household items that everyone can make nowadays.
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3D-Printed Camera Accessories: Improve Your Photography with 3D Printing
One of the main goals of 3D printing is simply to make our lives easier: with a good 3D design and the endless possibilities of the technology, it’s easy to find a solution for your needs. For photographers, it might be the need to take better pictures. By adding just a few small details, you can make taking photos and recording a lot easier.
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5 Super Useful 3D-Printed Bicycle Accessories
Whether you’re a total gearhead or not, cycling is fun, environmentally friendly, and all-around awesome. And with 3D printing, these designers are making their rides even cooler! Pimp your own bicycle with their creative designs or get inspired to make your own custom bicycle gadgets.
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You Won’t Believe This Cube Was 3D Printed in One Piece
Meet Kurt Plagge, designer of one of the craziest (and smartest) designs we’ve seen lately. His small 3D-printed cubes are from a world of their own and were printed in one single piece. That’s right — no glue, no screws, and no manually attached parts. Thanks to laser sintering in Polyamide and his extreme 3D modeling skills, Kurt has managed to create a 3D-printed object unlike any other.
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The International Space Station Welcomes The Moon Gallery Art Collection Onboard, Including A Miniature 3D-Printed Cube
Although the Moon is around 238,855 miles (or 384,400 km away), humanity has always been fascinated by it. From ancient lunar calendars to the Moon landing in 1969 to low and high tides affecting shorelines at this very moment, Earth’s natural satellite is entwined in our past and present. But how will it shape our future? Discover how the Moon Gallery — including a 3D-printed cube — aims to teach us about the unique conditions in space for future generations and extend humankind’s cultural reach into this final frontier.
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Car Enthusiast Makes First 3D Print to Bring Customization to Life
If you’re a car enthusiast like Miguel Vargas, there is no detail that is too small. Case and point: the paddle shifters on the steering wheel of his Ford Mustang.
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