How to Get Your Perfect Multicolor 3D Print
Being able to get a print from a multicolor 3D printer is one of the coolest things. However, we get quite a few questions about the look & feel of this material. In this article, we want to explain to you what our multicolor material actually is, what color you will need to expect, and how you need to model your 3D design to get a great multicolor print!
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Shaped by Ancient Memories and Distant Cultures: Francesca Paolin’s 3D Printed Jewelry Collection
Asian cultures, African tribes, long-forgotten memories and adventurous dreams: Italian fashion and jewelry designer Francesca Paolin creates one-of-a-kind 3D printed jewelry collections. Instead of choosing conventional materials like precious metals for her designs, Francesca surprises us with colorful 3D prints in Polyamide (nylon). Read on to learn more about her refreshing fusion-designs.
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Maya 3D Modeling Tutorial – Tips and Tricks for Using Autodesk Maya
In this tutorial you will learn some of the basic modeling functions of Autodesk Maya. Maya expert designer Russ Ogi will show you how he designed Samurai Helmets in Autodesk’s mighty Maya software. This beginner-friendly tutorial will cover important modeling tips & tricks and get you the knowledge you need to create your own 3D design with Maya.
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New Materials, New Finishes, New Website Functions – What We’ve Improved So Far This Year
Our main goal is to be the best 3D printing service for your needs: That’s why we are constantly working on improving your experience on our site. This year we have worked a lot on new materials, new finishes, better production times, and new website functions. Come take a look at what has happened so far this year.
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3D Printed Necklace Fit for Any Earthling or Alien
The two things you can never reproach fashion designer Laura Thapthimkuna for: simple-mindedness and tedium. This young designer melds fashion, art and science into objects that are not only utterly stunning but also provocative and scary. Now Laura presents her first terrific experiments with 3D printing. (more…)
Tutorial: Create Your Own 3D Printed Bracelet in a Matter of Minutes
Creating and 3D printing your own bracelet has never been easier thanks to free online apps like UNIQD. 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 bracelet in five easy steps. No software, installation, 3D printer, or prior 3D modeling or 3D printing experience is required! (more…)
Live Update from the Materialise World Conference
Twenty-five years ago, a young research engineer saw a 3D printer for the first time. Seeing this novel technology in action immediately sparked his interest and, more importantly, his imagination. Now, 25 years in, we are proud of all the meaningful innovations we’ve materialized, and invited the “Leaders of the 3D Printing World” to come to Belgium to celebrate with us at the Materialise World Conference.
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13 3D Printed Gift Ideas for Geeks and Gentleman
Gift giving is not easy – especially for men. And offering a pair of socks or a new tie every year might not be the most unique idea. But there’s help: there’s something for everyone, from geeks to gentlemen, in our shops. Now might be the perfect time to finally offer them their first 3D printed gift – in plastics, steel, titanium, or even ceramic.
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3D-Printed Fashion Collection: Melinda Looi And Samuel Canning Make Waves
For the second time, Belgium 3D printing powerhouse Materialise and multi-award winning fashion designer Melinda Looi teamed up to launch yet another artistic and technological breath-taking 3D printed fashion collection entitled “Gems of the Ocean” at Meckler Media’s 3D Print Week, New York. (more…)
Top Five 3D Prints that We’ve Seen In 2015
It’s World Creativity and Innovation Day – reason enough for us to look back at the Top 5 creative 3D prints that we’ve seen this year so far and to be reminded that 3D printing lives through great ideas and creative minds. So sit back and take a look at our Top 5! (more…)
