At the last Toronto 3D Printers meetup, I finally got a chance to check out some LAYWOO-D3 wooden 3D printing filament. If you’re not familiar with it, LAYWOO-D3 is basically compressed sawdust – mixe…
3D Systems Targets Mommy
I was fascinated to learn about some of 3D Systems upcoming plans for the beginning of next year from Abe Reichental last week. After the success of the Cube café concept, which will continue to evolv…
3D Printed Fingerboard Skatepark
Fingerboarding is a relatively new phenomenon and an activity that has gone largely unnoticed by many. As it turns out, there is a community of hobbyists who are building their own fingerboard parks –…
will.i.am – Scream & Shout ft. Replicator 2
3D printers are the new cool kid in town and we get to see more product placements across the media on a daily basis. The latest one comes in will.i.am’s latest music video “Scream & Shout” which …
Choc Edge – Festive Chocolate from 3D Printers
As the festive season is closing in, we are all starting to think about the food items and delicacies we will enjoy during the holidays. UK based Choc Edge Ltd. is a company that has made their busine…
Making Big Things on a Small 3D Printer
Many hobbyist 3D printers have pretty generous build envelopes these days. Large objects, even made in a few pieces, are quite practical. On an older device like my MakerBot Cupcake, the build envelop…
Research into Light and Durable 3D Printed Fractal Structures
We have seen quite a few examples of 3D printed objects being tweaked with different structural software and algorithms – for example by hollowing out or adding new parts in order to make them lighter…
3D Printed Strandbeest – New Version
Animaris Geneticus Ondula, the latest creation from the Ducth artist Theo Jansen is not only a handful as a name, but a very impressive and complex 3D printed creation that walks along the beach. This…
Cubify App – Customise Your iPhone with 3D Printed Cases
Customising your mobile phone has been a lucrative business as long as we have had small portable phones available. Cubify has just recently added a new section to its online store, where you can make…
How 3D Printing fits into My Chosen Career of Model Making
Amanda Darby is a freelance sculptor, model maker, CG modeler and 3D printing specialist. She is based in Bristol and works with a wide range of companies across the UK. Here she shares some of her ex…