Category Archives: CNC/3D-printing

Nice little article on why 3D printers should be used in school

Posted on March 28, 2013 by robertwilkie

For the same reason I like them, you can “touch” what is designed in the end.  And do it rather quickly. http://www.3ders.org/articles/20130221-inforgraphic-how-3d-printing-will-revolutionize-the-classroom.html

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Using a 3D printer to help make a Mold

Posted on March 26, 2013 by robertwilkie

Nice write-up on a guy who used a 3D printer to make parts to make the mold for the “rubber” part for his prototype.  Not the most practical way to do this, but for small things or just one of … Continue reading →

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IBM predicting 3D printing to grow

Posted on March 25, 2013 by robertwilkie

Actually its predicting its going to be a game changer for some businesses.  I think they are right. http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/03/23/news-domtar-buys-xeroxs-north-american-paper-busin.aspx

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Mugplotter

Posted on March 22, 2013 by robertwilkie

Its based off the “eggbot” which was a CNC for decorating eggs.  This once just draws on a coffee mug to customize it.  Its pretty neat but the downside is the frame is all laser cut.  So if you don’t … Continue reading →

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Wow, I wonder if we all would look like this with 2D dresses

Posted on March 18, 2013 by robertwilkie

Wow, check out this 3D dress printed out for Dita V.    But this does bring up another good point for 3D printers, custom clothing…. http://omg.yahoo.com/blogs/celeb-news/dita-von-teese-stuns-first-ever-3-d-175606524.html

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BotQueue, cloud support for 3D printing

Posted on March 15, 2013 by robertwilkie

HAHAHA Oh wait the article is serious.  The goal is to send a “print job” to the cloud that would distribute it to the right printers.  Gee this sounds familiar… http://hackaday.com/2013/03/13/cloud-support-for-fleets-of-3d-printers/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29

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Print out your own working mini crossbow

Posted on March 12, 2013 by robertwilkie

Neat “little” crossbow printed out from a 3D printer in one piece.  Its pretty small (about 3 inches long) and you are not going to kill anything with it.  But its a nice proof of concept http://hackaday.com/2013/03/11/one-piece-3d-printed-crossbow/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29

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Opensource Filament maker wins 40G

Posted on March 5, 2013 by robertwilkie

This opensource project won a prize (40G) for a way to cheaply make filament.  The designs are opensource and the author is a senior… And…Does it look allot like the filabot? http://hackaday.com/2013/03/05/finally-a-machine-that-makes-cheap-3d-printer-filament/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+hackaday%2FLgoM+%28Hack+a+Day%29

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Interesting “future” article about 3D printing

Posted on March 4, 2013 by robertwilkie

Funny article about where 3D printing will be in 5 years.  Sad part is there will be some true too the “stories”. http://www.wired.com/underwire/2013/03/alt-text-3-d-printed/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+wired%2Findex+%28Wired%3A+Top+Stories%29&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher

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Custom Make drawer shelves with CNC

Posted on March 1, 2013 by robertwilkie

So you can’t get your significant other to let you buy a shopbot.  Well here’s a way to justify it, custom drawers to hold tools, silverware, etc etc.  Its a great idea, the guy took a pic of how he … Continue reading →

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