The piers ended where the gas vents began. From there, two miles to the ridge and another half mile to the crater. We could see their necks from the boat, weaving and twisting, laced with lava, and skin that glowed like the coals of these burning, red links. Klaus Wittmann – An excellent cacophony of concept ships, environments, and characters done up with sharp and interesting perspective. Breathe – Black and White plus 8K time-lapse of storm clouds gathering from photographer Mike Olbinski and the music, Breathe by Ex Makina. Perfect. Paper Crane-a-day – Instagram follow of the week. Cristian Marianciuc has a particular talent for creating origami paper cranes. You’ll be surprised at the…

Last week Onshape released possibly the most major update since launching out of beta. This week they introduce “Parametric Modeling 2.0” on the 30 year anniversary when parametric modeling software came screaming onto our screens. I think it’s important to point out up front that, though I like the idea around Parametric Modeling 2.0, this is more than reviving and redefining a worn, old 3D design term. What’s more important is this — the features that define Parametric Modeling 2.0 differentiate Onshape from any other CAD tools. What are these features? Configurations Standard Content Multi-Part Design Managed In-Context Design Simultaneous Sheet Metal Tools Custom Features They’re not completely different features, but they are…

It turns out that Microsoft has now officially ceased production of their popular 3D sensor, the Kinect. What does this mean for 3D printing? The Kinect’s purpose originally had nothing whatsoever to do with 3D printing; it was designed as a method for Microsoft’s gaming console system, the XBox, to have an unusual input method. The idea was to have the inexpensive 3D sensor add-on detect movements from players and then incorporate them into the game. You could, for example, brandish a sword in a game by moving your hands appropriately in front of the Kinect, which would allow the game console to place the sword in the same position…

As we’ve seen in the past, bigger, higher resolution TVs can lead to bigger, higher resolution computer screens. Well, how would you like at 146″ computer screen in your face? We love the tech debuted at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) and The Wall, a 146-inch “microLED” TV announce by Samsung, is one of our favs this year. At 10 feet wide by almost 6 feet tall, it’s the size of, not a full grown person, but a small group of full-grown people. The Wall has a module-based design which allows it to be sized bigger or smaller than 146 inches for different space. Now this is interesting as, ultimately,…

Like the Raspberry Pi, Arduino boards are becoming an increasingly familiar sight on the workbenches of designers and engineers. Whether prototyping an IoT device or simply creating an automated garage door opener, the possibilities of what can be made are near-limitless. And for those who want to dig deeper into robotics, the $29 Ultimate DIY Arduino Robotics Bundle includes everything you need to get deep into understanding, designing, and constructing your own robotics projects from scratch. Featuring a total of 168 lessons spread out across 3 courses (roughly 23 hours of content)—this bundle is a must for anybody looking to get serious about their Arduino game. The Ultimate DIY Arduino…

Considered by many design professionals to be the holy grail of design tools, the Wacom Cintiq was critical in bringing the natural pen experience to digital workflows over the past decade. Previously offered in both 13.3” and 15.6” sizes, the brand’s untethered Cintiq Pro models enabled professionals to take the Cintiq experience with them on the road. At CES this week, the company unveiled two new models to the Cintiq Pro lineup that’ll make you rethink the size capabilities of your backpack. Now available in both 24-inch and 32-inch models, the size upgrades are ideal for those looking to stretch out or multitask on-the-go. Like the smaller models, both larger…