In partnership with NASA, Made in Space, Inc. recently announced that they’ll be sending one of their custom 3D printers to the International Space Station in August of 2014. The benefits of being able to print in space are clear: envision the potential lowering of NASA’s costs by granting crew members the ability to print new tools and replacement parts.
TechShop was born at Maker Faire Bay Area (so the legend goes), and the membership makerspace chain has long been a participant and sponsor at Maker Faire. So it’s no real surprise that one branch has stepped up to organize their own Mini Maker Faire. Round Rock Mini Maker Faire will take place this Saturday, June 8th, […]
Looking for a cute needle storage option that’s sturdy enough to keep your sharps within reach while you sew and stitch? Make a plastic canvas needle book pincushion!
Translating basic concepts in engineering into surprisingly simple yet powerful parts design tips.
MIT researcher Skylar Tibbits recently revealed some of his fascinating work in the field of self-assembling structures, coined “4D Printing”. The four dimensions in question here aren’t all spacial — the “4D” aspect utilizes three spacial dimensions, in the form of 3D Printing, and an additional time dimension. The parts printed in this way are then submerged in water to facilitate self-assembly.
Maker Faire Rome is set for Oct. 3-6 and is drawing a wide range of makers from Italy and at large. The four-day event is planned to be the first pan-European Maker Faire of its kind. And now the deadline for makers has been extended to June 30. If you’re a European-based maker, or a maker who wants to meet other makers in the great city Rome, you’ve got roughly three weeks to get you application in.
There are a plethora of reasons to choose a hand saw over an electric in certain situations. But if you want to try them out, there are some things you need to know. Here are ten tips to help you on your way.
