Components designed for use in aerospace require precision and reliability. 3D printing has been providing both of these for parts used in commercial rockets and planes. Now, a New Jersey engineer wan…
3D Printing an Open-Source Trumpet
A lot of craftsmanship and fine materials go into making musical instruments, and this is why they can be extremely expensive. For example, a beginner trumpet can cost anywhere from $300-$1,000. Unive…
3D Printed Wind Turbines Help Remote Communities Gain Sustainable Power
When it comes to energy, finding a sustainable clean energy alternative to fossil fuels is one of the most talked about engineering challenges. Wind power is a very popular alternative due to its lack…
Bringing Industrial Manufacturing to the Desktop with New MoldLay 3D Printing Filament
The applications for 3D printing are limitless. Innovators are constantly coming up with new applications and designs for the technology; however, one of the main limitations to desktop FFF 3D printin…
This 3D Printed Toyota Engine Really Revs
When people discuss engines, they usually mention the number of cylinders, horsepower, and maybe the engine’s torque, but do they have an understanding of all of the inner workings? Hands-on experienc…
e-NABLE Extends 3D Printed Prosthetic Hand to Haiti
e-NABLE is no stranger when it comes to making the news. They’ve been helping people around the world by providing designs for 3D printed prosthetic hands, and connecting those in need with Makers, fo…
Upcycle DVD Drives into a Low-Cost 3D Printer/CNC Machine
Do you have a few old DVD drives taking up space in your home? If so, you’re in luck! Instructables user wootin24 has come up with a design that upcycles those old drives into a 3D printer with just a…
Tanzania to Create Affordable E-Waste 3D Printers for Community FabLabs
The electronics industry is so fast paced, that consumer goods are practically obsolete by the time you buy them. This, combined with multiple other factors,leads to the global production of 20-50 mi…
Free 3D Printable Model of the Week: 500-Million-Year-Old Starfish
The free 3D printed model for this week comes from SketchFab user 3D Fossils,who uploaded an extremely detailed model of a 500-million-year-old starfish last week. It was found in the Kataoua Formatio…
Graphing Calculators Made Affordable by Open-Source Software &3D Printing
These days, pretty much all students are required to have a graphing calculator. Some schools even start requiring them as early as middle school. There are a lot of benefits to utilizing this technol…