Many desktop 3D printer users are accustomed to buying large rolls of filament. So far, there haven’t been a lot of innovations with regard to how raw plastic material might be fed into the extruder. …
Friction Welding Strengthens 3D Printed Assemblies
Oftentimes, multiple 3D printed parts can be difficult to connect. Glue can work, but usually it won’t produce a strong enough joint. Scorch, of Scorchworks, recently started using Friction Welding to…
Fahz Puts Your Face in a 3D Printed Vase
Looking for the perfect gift for that family member who seemingly has everything? Well Nick and Martha of Desbiens Design Research have exactly what you need: a Fahz. Their product is a 3D printed sc…
Stumpy the Turtle Gets New Leg From Elementary Students
3D printing has helped improve the lives of lots of people by lowering the cost of prosthetics and making them easily customizable. Although prosthetics are usually designed for humans,we aren’t the o…
Mario’s Piranha Plant Comes To Life with 3D Printing!
For those of you looking for a pet that doesn’t require much care, stays quiet at night, and won’t wreck the house, look no further! A group of students from the University of South Florida have come …
UMass Utilizes 3D Printing to Better Understand How Fish Accelerate
If you’ve ever attempted to catch a fish with your hands while swimming in a lake, then you know how quickly they can dart away. As it turns out, fish can accelerate more efficiently through water tha…