Skill Builder: 3D Scanning
Use Kinect, ReconstructMe, and 123D Catch to capture 3D models of stuff in the real world — then clean them up for 3D printing.
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!
Service Providers
If you don’t have a 3D printer, you can still enjoy the benefits and fun of turning a CAD file into a physical object.
Printcrime
A futuristic excerpt from Overclocked: Stories of the Future Present.
Plastics for 3D Printing
Not all filament is created equal. From rigid to rubbery, water-soluble to solvent-proof, here’s the skinny on the stringy stuff.
Like to Make? Let’s Meetup!
MAKE is organizing its first international maker meet-up Nov. 15. The idea is to help makers find each other in their local communities, spark conversations and get people making.
Repairing Objects With 3D Prints
Greg Petchkovsky’s 3D printing project makes a fun point with the help of a color 3D print: By combining 3d scanning, 3d digital modelling, and 3d printing, it is possible to create amazing and surprising effects, objects that can seamlessly blend between reality and imagination. In this tutorial, I describe the process of making a […]
MakerBot Replicator 1 Sale in the Maker Shed
The MakerBot Replicator 1 isn’t the newest 3D printer on the block but it’s still an excellent option in home digital fabrication. Now it’s an even better option because this week only we’re having a sale on our remaining Replicator 1s in the Maker Shed!