After working on the Stadtfuchs, their previous 3D printed urban bike, you would think German bike manufacturer, Urwahn Bikes, would take some time off, go for a ride, and soak in the bliss of a successful product launch. But just like the cyclists who use their bikes, there is no way these guys are slowing down. Continuing their penchant for 3D printed, steel (yes, STEEL) frame bikes and clever names, the company has created their first 3D printed e-bike, the Platzhirsch: Their latest bicycle is the product of a collaboration with MAHLE ebikemotion SLU – a company that specializes in e-bike components for original equipment manufacturers (OEM). The result is…
Depending on what news program you see, time of day, and star alignment you’ll hear that the COVID-19 (Corona)virus is worse than any other virus, not as bad as other viruses, killing thousands, or killing millions. Regardless, it’s a serious strain of protein-crowned protease masses wreaking havoc on our world. We don’t want to get anywhere near the microscopic maligner, but mechanical maker, Greg Bejtlich, wants to get it our hands… a 3D printed representation of it, that is. I’ve always been a fan of visual aids for education, especially when it can be hands on.” Totally agree, and if there were a collector’s series of ‘famous’ viruses, bacteria, and…
Even though humankind has gone pale and pasty from excessive indoor living, they somehow still find joy in eating outdoors. Trees rustling, birds chirping, congealed hame and cheese on whole grain wheat, Ahhhhhh. It’s one of life’s great mysteries; there’s something about nature that makes eating more satisfying. Of course, you’d be remiss to go outdoors without a cooler. Ever the fixture in outdoor dining, coolers keep your drinks chilled and your food safe. But even with years of outdoor living, most coolers are still made from the same insidious plastic/foam materials. This is where the Wooly Mammoth Cooler comes in. Made by product development team Wool Street, this particular…
Xometry is used to shakin’ things up a bit. And while they’ve got a fair amount of info on their Materials & Finishes and quite a few spec sheets, you may have wondered how their 3D print materials stand up to face-jiggling amounts of vibration and shock. Well, in a video that addresses conditions 3D print materials may face, they look at some of their 3D print materials and ask, “Will it Vibe?” But wait, before you watch (or leave a pun in the comments), what’s your guess on the material(s) that will pass the 2-minute cantilever-beam style shock/vibration test? The test sample is a single, thin, small surface area…
SolidSmack readers are a rowdy, capable bunch, professionals in their field and able to take on just about any project. If any of these projects have called for a square hole, you’ve done your fair share of measuring twice and cutting once… then trimming a bit. But what if you could make that square cut in one fell swoop? The Quadsaw mitigates the math and has you cutting cubes in no time. With a few of our crew in various stages of home renovation, it is hands-down one of our favorite tools, so we had to share their latest video and why we like it so much. Here it is…
Well, well, well. Tech Soft 3D, the developer of the HOOPS family of CAD data translation, 3D PDF, visualization, and toolkits for web, desktop, and mobile, has just announced “significant investment” from global, technology-focused investment firm Battery Ventures. This represents their first bit of funding since the Oregon-based company’s founding in 1996. Tech Soft 3D logo tattoos for everyone! Oh, wait, what’s this? Tech Soft 3D will use the additional capital to fuel growth by investing in product development, scaling the company’s global reach and increasing its product offerings through acquisitions. The company also expects to further expand its portfolio of partners.” I wasn’t familiar with Battery Ventures, so I…