Autodesk Announces Open DLP 3D Printer and Spark API
Today at Maker Con Carl Bass of Autodesk, announced the yet-to-be-named “Autodesk 3D Printer” and “Spark”, an “open” (but not open source) 3D printing platform.
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 it’s 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!
Remaking a Contemporary Classic: The Mold-a-Rama Machine
A Disney imagineer’s take on the legendary injection-molding vending machine.
Review: New Metal Printrbot Simple
Printrbot’s all-new metal Simple is faster, more accurate, and has a 216 cubic inch build volume.
Reviving an Heirloom Violin With 3D Printing
3D printing gives a new life and new purpose to a family heirloom violin.
Makerspace on Wheels: Building the Hackmobile
We’re excited to announce the Hackmobile, winner of last year’s Ultimate Maker Vehicle challenge, which is currently being fabricated and will be unveiled at Maker Faire Bay Area on Saturday, May 17th.
3D Printing Obi-Wan’s Lightsaber
What better way is there to utilize your fancy 3D printer than making Obi-Wan’s lightsaber? Reddit user Passim has shared this fantastic print of Obi-Wan’s iconic weapon, displaying elegance a blaster could never achieve. The files he used are available on Ultimaker’s object hosting platform called Youmagine and can be downloaded for free. If the […]
The MAKE Interns Build a Pedal Car, Part I
Make intern Paloma Fautley builds a pedal powered vehicle for Maker Faire Bay Area. Follow along with this series of posts to see how the project evolves, hopefully culminating in an impressive piece at Maker Faire.