3D Print in Stainless Steel and Get a 10 Dollar Discount!
Benjamin Franklin once said, “There are three things extremely hard: steel, a diamond, and to know one’s self.” Well, maybe that’s true, but 3D Printing in stainless steel isn’t so hard at all! And now, we’ve made it even better for you: the base cost of stainless steel will be reduced by 10 dollars from today through July 5th! Read on for details on this limited time offer.
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Celtic Tradition Meets 3D Printing: Introducing 3D Design App Sertae
There is neither beginning nor end in beautifully intertwined Celtic knots. Their endless flow represents eternity, love, unity, harmony and the timeless nature of our spirit. With Sertae, a 3D design app partnering with i.materialise, you can personalize this traditional motif to make a one-of-a-kind pendant. What could be more romantic than creating a pendant for that special someone with a personalized message woven into the knots?
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How to Design a Raspberry Pi Case for 3D Printing
So you’ve bought a Raspberry Pi but you still need a case to go along with it. You could get a standard case or better yet, you could design something yourself! Before you let your imagination go wild, sit back, relax and check out of these tips and tricks on how to get started on creating and 3D printing your own Raspberry Pi case.
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i.materialise Now Partnering to Let uformit: A New 3D Design App Featuring Joshua Harker
Imagine a world where you could easily customize products designed by leading artists. What if you could even make a design as unique as yourself, by combining it with your biometric data? It’s now possible on uformit, a 3D design app that takes you to a new era of design and technology.
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Dario Scapitta’s 3D Printed Neck Piece “Extravaganza” Won the Design Silver Award
We’re excited to announce that Dario Scapitta’s 3D printed neck piece “Extravaganza” won the A Design Silver Award 2014, under the “Jewelry, Eyewear and Watch Design” category. Congratulations, Dario, from everyone here at i.materialise!
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3D Printing Tips & Tricks – How to 3D Model A Great 3D Print
When modeling a 3D object for 3D printing, you need to stick to certain design rules. Printers and 3D printing materials have individual rules and characteristics that need to be respected in order to get the high quality 3D print you are looking for. That’s why we compiled the ultimate list of 3D printing tips and tricks to make your life easier. Stick to these basic rules and you won’t have a problem when turning your idea into 3D printed reality.
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Here’s 3 More Reasons to 3D Print in Gold, Silver and Brass
Precious metals brass and silver are now shipped faster, silver is more cost-friendly, and gold is easier to order. How fast, cheap and easy? Read more to find out!
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Stand Out on Mother’s Day with 3D Printed Gifts
Mother’s Day. The time of year that gives us the chance to celebrate Mom and thank her for the years of laughter, unconditional love and generosity. This year give Mom a unique gift that she will be sure to remember.
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3D Printing Jewelry: Learn to Make Custom 3D Jewlery Designs with Jweel
What’s more romantic than searching high and low for a nice gem for your partner? Creating the perfect piece of jewelry yourself of course! And with the new online app Jweel you can do just that. This free-to-use app allows you to create custom jewelry, with the elegance and precision of a professional designer. It is a company to our liking that were more than happy to partner up with.
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Join our Next 3D Printing Meetup!
3D printing thrives because of the inspiration provided by our community. That is why we like to showcase their creations on our blog to inspire all of you. And a couple of times a year we invite our community for a meetup at the Materialise headquarters. Including an exclusive behind the scenes, such meetups are ideal for those of you that are fantasizing about creating objects but don’t know exactly where to start.
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