3D Printing Topographic Maps Using Lidar
Designer Whitney Potter tapped into the power to make 3D-printed models of actual geographic topography using the Light Detection and Ranging system
3D Printing & Imaging
If you’re a maker, 3d printing is an incredibly useful tool to have in your arsenal. Not only can it help bring your projects to life faster, but it can also offer unique results that would be difficult (or impossible!) to achieve with traditional methods. In these blog posts, we’ll provide you with some essential information and tips regarding 3D printing for makers—including the basics of how to get started, plus creative tutorials for spicing up your projects. Whether you’re already familiar with 3d printing or are just starting out, these resources will help take your game-making skills even further!
A 3D World Cup
What if 3D printers competed like soccer teams? With an increasing number of domestic and international entrants, it’s almost possible to have a World Cup for 3D printing.
A Working 3D Printed Guitar
Have you ever wondered if a working guitar could be 3D printed? That question has now been answered by Jeff Kerr’s beautifuly printed model. Not only does it look great, it sounds very good too, as seen in the video below. The design may seem a little strange if you’re expecting a wooden body, but […]
Rapid Roadster
It’s drivable, with a fully 3D-printed body, and it’s available soon.
3D Printed Paper Airplane Launching Gun
One nutty tinkerer built a gun that folds and fires paper airplanes.
Ultimate 3D Printing Guide Video: Open Source Setbacks
One of our judges, Matt Stultz, shares his observations after spending the weekend testing printers. Like Anna, he notes that many are pushing for a much more user friendly and commercial product. He also shares his observations about ease of use with a great analogy of desktop paper printers. While we may all have an […]
3D Printers to Watch in 2015
Powder based 3D printers are on the verge of hitting the mainstream desktop market. Here are 5 printers to keep an eye on in 2014.