3D printing isn’t just for supercars, now it’s for drones, too
Organic-looking designs consolidate parts numbers and cut mass by up to 40 percent. Enlarge / A 3D-printed Czinger brake node that combines the caliper and upright with 40 percent less mass than a conventional assembly. (credit:.....»»
Electroplating 3D Prints with Graphite Paint
Since the dawn of 3D printing, folks have wanted to produce nicer finishes than simply the raw plastic with layer lines. Many methods have surfaced and re-surfaced over the years but electroplating seems to be the one that has the biggest transforma.....»»
Student discovers 3D printable ink that "everyone was looking for," says physics professor
Finding a 3D printable ink that conducts electricity, yet is strong, flexible and stretchable, has been a goal of materials scientists around the world since 3D printing began, says Daeha Joung, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Phys.....»»
3D-printed alloy 600 times as resistant to stress as existing alloys
A team of materials scientists from NASA working with a colleague from The Ohio State University and another from HX5 LLC has developed a 3D printing process that produces an alloy that is much more resistant to stress than others now in use. Their s.....»»
DEAL: Incredible discount saves you almost $100 on the DJI Mini 3 drone
If you’re looking to get a drone, then do check out this deal for the DJI Mini 3 which is currently enjoying close to $100 off. Drones can be fun, especially if you’re a creator like a videographer or photographer because drones allow.....»»
This Super Fast 3D Printer Has A 3D Printed Frame
Fast 3d printers are all the rage right now. You have the Bambu, all kinds of Vorons, and Creality just announced the K1 one as well. All boast super fast printing speeds. This project is reaching back into one of the strengths of the reprap project.....»»
Robot Whispering + Circuit Wizardry Coming Up at Maker Faire Miami 2023
Drones, robots, magic, and art collide at Maker Faire Miami this weekend which returns with a full spectrum of makers and movers and shakers... The post Robot Whispering + Circuit Wizardry Coming Up at Maker Faire Miami 2023 appeared first on Make:.....»»
Entering a new era of 3D printing for DNAs and proteins
Three-dimensional (3D) bioprinting is a useful technique that has been widely utilized in our lives, ranging from reconstructive plastic surgery to artificial organ production. However, many biopolymers, such as nucleic acids, polysaccharides, and pr.....»»
Creality Announces New Ultra Fast 3D Printer: The K1
Over the weekend, Creality announced a whole list of new products that will be hitting shelves soon. The most notable to me is the K1 3d printer. Many of us in the 3D printing community were expecting something like this to pop up. It appears to be.....»»
This Windows update might have just fixed Mac printing for good
Whether you use a Windows or Mac at work, Universal Print is set to solve a major workplace problem......»»
3D printed ferroelectric materials proven to eliminate harmful bacteria including E. coli
A new way of using 3D printing to create infection-fighting materials for use as medical implants has been revealed in a new research paper, published in Advanced Materials Technologies......»»
Startup"s electric supercars to be shown at Miami Grand Prix
GFG Style, founded by Giorgetto and Fabrizio Giugiaro, has designed the cars for Bruno Laffitte, the grandson of French Formula One driver Jacques Laffite......»»
Study determines optimum height for drones to fly and target desert locusts with biopesticide
A study has determined the optimum height for a drone to fly and target desert locusts with biopesticides in order for it be most effective as a tool to fight the devastating crop pest......»»
Does 3D Printing Super Fast Make Weaker Prints?
Stefan from CNC Kitchen is tackling a topic that is very important right now. With 3d printers boasting faster and faster print speed, is part strength effected? In short, Stefan found that if you use the default fast speeds and the default nozzle o.....»»
Polystruder Brings Filament Production To Your Desktop
One thing that almost any 3D printing enthusiast will agree on is that filament waste is a frustrating concern. Depending on the machine you’re using, your failure rate, or how it handles purging, the amount of wasted filament can sometimes be.....»»
Prusa Announces New Flagship 3D Printer: The MK 4
The 3D printing community is rippling with discussion today as Prusa Printers announced their new flagship 3D printer, the MK4. To hit the major points quickly, this newest machine boasts: There’s actually a lot more to it, which you can read.....»»
Change This Slicer Setting For Much Faster 3D Prints
Hello 3D printing friends! Today I want to share a handy trick to get faster prints from your 3D printer, just by changing a setting in your slicer. It all started when I wanted to reduce the print time for this Neutron Tube model (Figure A ) from.....»»
Insta360 teases new challenger for DJI’s class-leading smartphone gimbal
Insta360's upcoming gimbal has multiple shooting modes; one of which may allow your phone to connect to drones......»»
DJI Air 2S drone is down to its lowest-ever price at Amazon
The DJI Air 2S is one of the best drones around, producing fantastic imagery. It's at its lowest ever price at Amazon so here's why you need it......»»
Drones gather new and useful data for marine research, but they can disturb whales and dolphins
Drones have changed the way researchers study whales and dolphins. While we were once confined to the decks of boats and observation platforms, glimpsing the backs of surfacing animals, we can now watch them from above. Gaining a bird's eye view of w.....»»
Makers Get Busy In Brussels This Weekend!
For this second edition, the MakerFaire.Brussels wants to impress young and old alike. An explosion of creativity and technology that will take the form of demonstrations and workshops around 3D printing, screen printing, laser cutting, robotics, dr.....»»