Think 3D printers are just for making Yoda heads and Starship Enterprise replicas? From working tweezers to iPhone cases, we printed some genuinely useful objects easily. You can too. Since 2004, I ...
The Arduino has long been a staple of the maker community. Longer than 3D printing has been as popular as it is, in fact. So, ...
If you can’t tell, we’re on a roll with 3D printers and printed projects this month. So far, we’ve covered printers, and simple functional 3D prints. This week we’re taking a look at some of the ...
From home enthusiasts to workers on the manufacturing floor, everyone’s imagination is captured by the potential of 3D printing. Prototyping, spare parts creation, art delivery, human organ creation, ...
Beyond the ever-dropping cost of 3D printers themselves, one of the biggest perceived barriers of entry to 3D printing is the supposed difficulty of the design process. And, make no mistake: if you're ...
"I wanted to develop a seamless 3D solution to ensure lumber materials used in/for construction are utilized efficiently and effectively via a simple process," said an inventor, from Augusta, Ga., "so ...
Meg is an editor for the CDW family of technology magazine websites. The rise of the Maker movement brought about a renewed focus on design and creativity, and thanks to MakerBot, it has also inspired ...
One of the best parts of 3D printing is being able to make just about anything your mind can imagine. This makes 3D printing a great way to relive the golden years of computing, thanks to retro models ...
Understanding the need for high-quality and interactive design presentations, SketchUp has introduced new features in their iPad and web apps to make sharing and communicating in 3D easier using their ...
When mixing or agitating delicate solutions in the chemistry lab, a magnetic stirrer is often the tool of choice. They’re able to be easily sterilized and cleaned, while maintaining isolation between ...
ScaffPlan for SketchUp allows scaffolders to design, plan, and present projects in 3D, generate gear lists and streamline workflows with accuracy and efficiency.
The BBC Worldwide filmmaking unit aims to bring a trio of giant screen projects to theaters, museums and visitor attractions around the globe from 2014. By Stuart Kemp One Life BBC Monkeys Hugging - P ...