Take Your Worst Benchy, by MakerWorld user EmGi. This mutated Benchy is a prime example of all the ways a print can go wrong, and a handy reference of what not to look for in your prints. Prints quickly, looks awful, and I love it.
Large format polymer 3D printer and material manufacturer CEAD aims to disrupt the boat-building business with its new specialized factory.
The automobile press is enamoured with the new Renault Savane 4x4 concept car. We like the 3D printed lattice bumpers. They're not conventional bumpers, but "shock-absorbing stops" (shown below under the brake light) that enable drivers to bump something without causing any damaging to the car. Will they make it into production? We'll see.
as the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center, which built the printer and produced the world's largest 3D printed boat (at the time) and then a really cool 3D printed polymer house, and has generally advanced the industry's understanding of large-scale 3D printing's capabilities, lost $16 million in federal funding and laid off nine employees this week.
These top eight 3D printing market research reports differ widely — what’s behind the big gaps and which report should you follow?
Starting May 19, xTool is offing steep discounts on its main hardware, materials and accessories. There's even the chance to win a 100% refund of your purchase.
Want to 3D print something for the pet in your life? What better than to add some fun to treat time? They won't complain!
New made-in-America desktop FDM start-up offers military-proven, ruggedized 3D printers aimed at fast part delivery anywhere.
If you're experiencing 3D print layer separation, we've got some tips. Read on to find out how to get those layers to stick!
3D printer poop with a purpose? Yep! Check out five creative 3D models that turn your multi-material purge waste into something totally new!
Siraya Tech has released three new flexible 3D printing materials: a foam TPU Air, AMS-compatible TPU 64D, and "highly flexible and elastic resin" Rebound 55A.
For professionals and hobbyists, metal 3D printing has never been more accessible. Find the way to 3D print metal that works best for your application.
Odds are, you'll want to 3D print plenty of The Crafty Maker's designs after you're done reading his profile – if you haven't already.
The US-based online storefront is clearing out its stock with a sale up to 40% off while supplies last, but it marks the end of another notable business from the DIY community.
Forward AM, formerly a part of chemical company BASF and the maker of popular metal filament Ultrafuse, which is used on desktop FDMs to make real metal parts, has been resurrected from bankruptcy by Stratasys, one of the world's largest 3D printer makers. Soon you'll start seeing a new standalone company within Stratasys called Mass Additive Manufacturing that comprises the former assets and team of Forward AM. Welcome back!
That's what's up for grabs in Womp's latest design competition collab. Teaming up with Work Louder, community-driven maker of the sexiest keyboards to grace the planet, Womp wants you to "remix a keycap into something uniquely yours". The keycap models already exist in Womp for standard (free) and Pro users, so all you need to do is get creative. The best model wins its creator $1,000, and recognition from both design-savvy brands. What are you waiting for? Get Womping.
3D printed houses are popping up all around the globe, but are they the solution to housing prices? Let's take a look.
With more capabilities comes more projects, as well as the files for them. And they've gotta be found somewhere.
It's Printables' sixth anniversary, and Prusa Research's STL repository is celebrating big.
Until the end of May, creators who've signed up for the promo are offering 30% discounts on their models. You can find designs by Shira, Wekster, soozafone, SASSy Design, and many more. Simply go to the site and click on the banner or follow this link, and celebrate with Prusa!
PETG is a great and easy-to-print material for functional parts. Read on for everything you need to know to print PETG successfully.