| Design, Technology, CAD and FAB
If you’re tired of conventional magnets doing little more than sticking like parasites to your refrigerator, you might want to consider making your own. That’s what YouTube creator BrainfooTV did. After years of decorating his refrigerator with half-broken alphabet letters, he decided to create something a bit more practical for the … [Read more...]
With Mercedes-Benz announcing last year that it is now selling 3D printed spare parts for its cargo trucks, 3D printing is gaining momentum as a commercial strategy for large-scale manufacturers. But what does 3D printing mean for non-enterprise businesses and entrepreneurs? Can 3D printing really offer ordinary people the chance to change their … [Read more...]
Jumanji is the movie best known for two things: the "What year is it?" meme, and forever scaring the hell out of 90s kids, making them think twice about ever playing board games again. The film follows the adventures of a boy named Alan (played by none other than Robin Williams) who becomes trapped in a living board game filled with animals, … [Read more...]
Japan-based Mimaki formally announced a new and rather interesting full-color industrial 3D printer. The new machine, the 3DUJ-553 UV LED, is the first 3D printer for the organization, which to this point has produced only 2D color equipment. But they are a large corporation with decades of experience developing very high-quality printing … [Read more...]
An interesting technique used by some Ultimaker users could put a better finish on your 3D printed parts. It's called "Neosanding" and is a way for flat surface layers to be "polished", so to speak. The technique has been developed by Ultimaker forum moderator Neotko from Spain, who has recently posted a version 2 method to complement the … [Read more...]
