MAKE’S Ultimate Guide to 3D Printing: A Preview on Google+ Nov. 5
MAKE’s 3D printer buyer’s guide hits the newsstands Nov. 20. Join the editors of MAKE for a sneak peak on Monday for a special Google+ Hangout on Air Nov. 5 at 2pm PST and 5pm EST
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 makersโincluding the basics of how to get started, plus creative tutorials for spicing up your projects. Whether youโre already familiar with 3d printing or are just starting out, these resources will help take your game-making skills even further!
Five Questions for Zach “Hoeken” Smith
Zach “Hoeken” Smith is a co-founder of MakerBot, but he left the company 18 months ago and now calls Shenzhen, China home. In addition to pursuing his own projects he’s the program director for Haxlr8r , San Francisco-based hardware start-up incubator. As part of MAKE’s coverage of the “maker pro” space, I recently interviewed Zach about his work in China.
The Maker Movement Personified: Brook Drumm
The phenomenon we call the Maker Movement is characterized by many things, among them the ability to cheaply and quickly prototype hardware. Open hardware principles, collaborative design, and crowd funding are contributing factors, but perhaps the most empowering is access to inexpensive computer-controlled tools and software. If there’s someone who embodies what’s possible with this array of tools, it’s Printrbot founder Brook Drumm.
Evolution Dock Retrofit
If you were one of the many backers of the Elevation Dock for the iPhone, you may be acutely aware of its impending obsolescence due to Apple’s recent product line refresh. Fear not, with a little 3D printed part, you can convert your beloved billet paper weight back into a functional lightning connector equipped premium charging station
Report: First Ever 3D Printshow London 2012
Editor’s Note: Last weekend, London was home to the first ever massive 3D Printshow 2012, featuring three days of the latest and greatest in the ever-expanding 3D printing landscape. Brook Drumm, founder of Printrbot, was there showcasing his machines, and he shared the following recap report and images with us. Thanks Brook! By Brook Drumm […]
The “Factory of the Future” is Here Today
Shapeways announces the opening of a Factory of the Future in Long Island City, Queens. And Mayor Bloomberg announces the launch of New York’s Next Top Makers competition.
3D-Printed Acoustic Guitar
Check out this beautiful 3D-printed guitar by Scott Summit of Bespoke/3D Systems. The body is plastic with minor pieces printed in silver and stainless steel. It’s unique in that it may be the first 3D-printed acoustic guitar.
