Tyler Koslow

Tyler Koslow is a tech journalist hailing from Brooklyn, New York. His specialties include 3D printing technology, music, and anything else that happens to be shaking up everyday life. When he’s not pounding away at his computer keys, you can find Tyler riding his bicycle, playing guitar, and eating pasta. Follow @tykoslow

By Tyler Koslow

Apr 28, 2018

A Stark Project

Weekend Project: Prepare for ‘Avengers: Infinity Wars’ with this 3D Printed Ironman Helmet

Looking forward to the release of Avengers: Infinity Wars? Why not 3D print a fully functional Ironman helmet. This wearable looks like it came straight out of the big screen, equipped with light up eyes and a retractable face plate.

Apr 22, 2018

Earth Day 2018

Weekend Project: Celebrate Earth Day with This 3D Printed Greenhouse Dome

With Earth Day coming up this weekend, why not celebrate by 3D printing a DIY greenhouse dome for your garden? Polish up that green thumb, it's time to use those maker skills for a Mother Nature-approved project.

Apr 21, 2018

Spill-Free Zone

Weekend Project: How to 3D Print Watertight and Airtight Containers

A new Instructables post from user mikey77 shows how you can adjust your 3D printing slicer settings to make watertight and airtight containers, cups, tanks, and more.

Apr 21, 2018

CR-10's Newest Competition

Alfawise U10 3D Printer: Review the Facts

The Alfawise U10 3D printer is a Creality CR-10 clone that is quickly gaining popularity across the 3D printing community. Review the facts here to see the specs, how it differs from the CR-10, and where you can buy one.

Apr 18, 2018

Light-en Your Workload

Project of the Week: 3D Print Your Own Articulating LED Lamp

Engineer and maker Igor Albuquerque has created a 3D printed articulating LED lamp that you can mount on your desk and configure to fit your work or study environment.

Apr 17, 2018

Empowerment Through Employment

Free-D is Helping Human Trafficking Victims Secure Jobs in the 3D Printing Workforce

The startup Free-D is helping human trafficking victims and underprivileged women in India obtain careers by teaching them 3D printing and design skills. The first nine-month pilot program is taking place in Mumbai, and will provide 10 women with extensive 3D printing training.

Apr 17, 2018

Just Print It

Nike Flyprint: Lightweight, Flexible and 3D Printed Shoes Designed for Runners

Nike has just unveiled the Vaporfly Elite Flyprint, a new 3D printed running shoe that is lightweight, flexible and comfortable. The material used to make this sneaker was designed in collaboration with runner Eliud Kipchoge, who ran the world's fastest marathon of all time.

Apr 15, 2018

Ready, Aim, Print

Weekend Project: Take Aim With This Awesome 3D Printed Mini Crossbow

South Korean maker "DIYPark" shows us how to create a fully 3D printed and functional Mini Crossbow. Set up some targets and take aim, because it's time to get your archery on.

Apr 14, 2018

OKAY 2 Play

Weekend Project: 3D Printed OKAY 2 Synth Brings Music to the Maker’s Ears

Oskitone's new and improved OKAY 2 is a mind-blowing DIY synth that you can 3D print and put together on your own. Hone your 3D printing and soldering skills with this sweet musical instrument and let the sounds sweep you away!

Apr 13, 2018

Prusa...Print the Rainbow

Prusa Multi Material 2.0 Upgrade Kit Enables 3D Printing with 5 Different Filaments

Prusa Research has just released the new Multi Material 2.0 upgrade kit for the popular Prusa i3 MK3 and MK2.5 3D printers, allowing users to print with up to five different materials simultaneously.

Apr 11, 2018

Filament Fusion!

Project of the Week: Fuse Your Filament and 3D Print Multicolor Objects

No dual extrusion? No problem! This week's Project of the Week shows us how to fuse different filaments together and create your own multicolor objects with a single extrusion 3D printer.

Apr 7, 2018

Make Your Soda Shine

Weekend Project: 3D Print Your Own Customizable Soda Can Lamp

An engineer named Arnd (also known as AHNT) recently shared a fun 3D printing project, showing us how to create an customizable soda can lamp that can you light up with LEDs or a candle.

Apr 6, 2018

Checkmate Practicality

Pocket-Sized 3D Printed Chess Set is Both Incredible and Impractical

Designer Kiriakos Christodoulou has created the 3D printed Credit Card Chess Set, now available on Shapeways for $11 to $13. This pocket-sized game is quite impractical, but hey, it's also a pretty cool concept too.

Apr 5, 2018

A Solid Project

Project of the Week: 3D Printed Solid Eye from Metal Gear Solid 4

Are you a diehard fan of the Metal Gear video game franchise? Now you can use your 3D printer to cosplay as Solid Snake with a Solid Eye that is equipped with a working LED light.

Apr 4, 2018

Diversity is Key

New Report Takes Deep Look at Gender Diversity in Additive Manufacturing

A new quarterly report from the organization Women in 3D Printing takes an in-depth look at diversity within the additive manufacturing, focusing on the employment distribution between genders, the different perception on professional opportunity, and the views of women who are pioneering the industry.

Bridging Data with 3D Printing

MX3D’s 3D Printed Steel Bridge Becomes “Living Laboratory” with Sensor Network

Here We Glow

Weekend Project: Create Your Own 3D Printed LED Mason Jar Lanterns

PLA Glue Gun

Weekend Project: 3D Printing Sticks for PLA Hot Glue Gun

Mar 31, 2018

Weekend Project!

Weekend Project: 3D Print Your Own Mechanical Laser Show!

Looking for a weekend DIY project? Check out this awesome 3D printed hand-powered mechanical laser show created by software developer Evan Stanford.

Mar 31, 2018

Easter Edition

Weekend Project: 3D Printed Candy Dispenser

Get your sweet tooth ready for Easter's endless barrage of chocolate bunnies and Cadbury Eggs with a 3D printed candy dispenser. This project was originally designed by HelioxLab, and recently presented by the Dutch 3D printing filament producer colorFabb.