3Doodler Creator Shares His Experience from Makerspace to Market
We connect with 3Doodler co-founder Max Bogue to hear about his experiences.
Digital Fabrication
Digital fabrication tools have revolutionized the way designers, engineers, and artisans express their creativity. With the right resources, you can learn to use these powerful instruments in no time! Whether itโs 3D printing or laser cutting that interests you, these articles will provide useful tutorials and inspiration for makers of all levels. Discover how digital fabrication can open up new possibilities so that your craftsmanship is truly extraordinary!
HP Announces New Sprout 3D Scanning Platform
Today,ย HPย has some exciting new announcements for those interested in 3D scanning using their Sprout platform. The Sprout by HPย is a ground-breaking piece of computing hardware that incorporates a touch screen, all in one desktop computer with a projector, capture surface, an Intel RealSense 3D camera, and a 14 megapixel traditional camera. These features allow users […]
New Research Allows for Incredibly Colored 3D Prints
We have seen hydrographic film used in the past to give your 3D prints some color. Now, a group of researchers from Columbia University andย Zhejiang Universityย have released a research paper showing how they can precisely place full-color texture maps onto 3D printed objects using the same technology, some off the shelf parts, and lots of […]
Skill Builder: Use Hot Glue to Rescue Your Failing 3D Print
I’ve developed a little trick for using hot glue to rescue a 3D print that is going wonky while it is in progress. Nothing replaces starting with a good model, having the right equipment, and using good practice while printing. Still, this technique has come to the rescue a few times, especially for large prints […]
CEO of Autodesk Shares Tips for Making with Kids
Autodesk CEO Carl Bass has been a Maker for 35 years. In that time heโs made a lot of fun, beautiful projects, as well as plenty of mistakes along the way. We had a chance to listen in on his talk this past May at Maker Faire Bay Area and hear what he had to […]
CNC Router Parts Unveils Their New Plasma Table
When you think of a CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) machine, you probably think of a machine with a router attached to it, capable of cutting its way through wood, metal, and a variety of other materials. Really, a CNC machine is a generic term for a family of fabrication devices. If you change the tool […]
Reinvent the Wheel with these 3D Printed Bike Parts
Bicycles have been around for well over 100 years, but manufacturing techniques continue to be refined for frames, safety gear, and accessories. 3D printing, especially using metal, is one of the more interesting manufacturing techniques in development. From the ultra high end to a few designs that you can make at home, here are six […]
