Parametric Containers for 3D Printing in Blender
Using geometry nodes, this tool creates custom enclosures in a snap! The post Parametric Containers for 3D Printing in Blender appeared first on Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers......»»
HP CEO evokes James Bond-style hack via ink cartridges
"Our long-term objective is to make printing a subscription." Enlarge (credit: Getty) Last Thursday, HP CEO Enrique Lores addressed the company's controversial practice of bricking printers when users load them with thi.....»»
Researchers optimize 3D printing of optically active nanostructures
For about 20 years, it has been possible to modify surfaces via nanoparticles so that they concentrate or manipulate light in a desired way or trigger other reactions. Such optically active nanostructures can be found in solar cells and biological or.....»»
Turn An Old 3D Printer Into A Robotic 4 Axis Camera Motion System
The last year or two in 3D printing has brought us some major improvements in 3D printing. This also means that there are tons of 3d printers out there that are now feeling aged and beyond their life. Luckily, even the cheapest and slowest 3d printe.....»»
How To Use 3D Scanning and Fusion 360 to Make 3D Printed Accessories For Existing Objects
I design and modify a lot of parts for 3d printing. Many of those parts have to fit existing things. In my case, they have to fit game controllers because I run a charity called TheControllerProject which supplies parts to help folks who have physic.....»»
HP Smart Tank 7602 review: fast, economical printing
HP's Smart Tank 7602 is a reliable all-in-one home office printer that's fast, but do the features and ink savings justify its higher price?.....»»
Looking for a cheap printer? This HP is discounted to $50
Don't miss out on this great HP printer deal for all your at-home basic scanning, printing and copying needs......»»
January 2024 Patch Tuesday forecast: A Focus on Printing
Happy 2024 Everyone! I hope everyone is looking forward to another exciting year in the ever-changing world of IT operations and software security. This article aims to provide a quick summary of some of the latest trends, announcements, and changes.....»»
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The best printer brands offer variety, quality, reliability, and ongoing service -- all important details for printing documents, labels, and photos......»»
Swift 4-D printing with shape-memory polymers
Shape-memory polymers or shape-shifting materials are smart materials that have gained significant attention within materials science and biomedical engineering in recent years to build smart structures and devices. Digital light processing is a vat.....»»
Canada bids farewell to plastic straws, cutlery and checkout bags
Canadian restaurants and cafes were no longer permitted as of Wednesday to offer plastic straws, food containers, checkout bags or cutlery to customers—despite a court ruling that such restrictions are unconstitutional......»»
Direct ink writing of high-resolution cellulose structures
Three-dimensional (3D) printing has a significant role in membrane production for water purification and bio-separation, with capacity to create new and cleverly designed structures......»»
Researchers create stable hybrid laser by 3D printing micro-optics onto fibers
For the first time, researchers have shown that 3D-printed polymer-based micro-optics can withstand the heat and power levels that occur inside a laser. The advance enables inexpensive, compact, and stable laser sources that would be useful in a vari.....»»
How to save disk space in macOS by clearing Containers folders
Apple's addition of Sandboxing in macOS added predefined app folders to the operating system. Here's how to remove some of those folders that you probably don't need and get some drive space back.Over a decade ago, Apple introduced Sandboxing to macO.....»»
Blender 4.0 released with new features and better Apple Silicon performance
Blender Foundation has released version 4 of the popular Blender 3D design app, bringing interface changes, feature improvements, and most importantly speed boosts for Apple Silicon Macs.Blender is a leading 3D modeling application for Mac, Windows,.....»»
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Today's top deals include 20% off an Elgato Stream deck, an iPhone XR for $185, $101 off a Ninja Foodi power blender system, 63% off an Echo Show 5 + Sengled Smart color bulb bundle, 53% off a Lefant robot vacuum, and more.Save $250 on an M2 MacBook.....»»
Optimization of hard–soft material interfaces: A 3D printed imitation of bone–tendon connections
Most people can relate to having a laptop charger break right where the flexible cable meets the solid adapter. This is just one example of how difficult it is to effectively interface hard and soft materials. Using a unique 3D printing process, TU D.....»»
A new (micro) lens on optics: Researchers develop hybrid achromats with high focusing efficiencies
Using 3D printing and porous silicon, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed compact, visible wavelength achromats that are essential for miniaturized and lightweight optics. These high-performance hybrid micro-opti.....»»
Severe outbreak tied to cantaloupe sickens 117 in 34 states; half hospitalized
Back away from your cantaloupe if you don't know the brand, the CDC warns. Enlarge / Containers with cut cantaloupe in a cooler case. (credit: Getty | Ben Hasty) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warnin.....»»
Creating 3D-printed materials that shrink more precisely
From houses to hearing aids, three-dimensional (3D) printing is revolutionizing how we create complex structures at scale. Zooming down to the micro and nano levels, a process known as two-photon polymerization lithography (TPL) allows scientists and.....»»
Water and electricity: Charge effects can influence flowing droplets
From precise inkjet printing to clear vision through spectacle lenses—the influence of droplets and their movement shapes numerous areas of our daily lives. While droplets should remain precisely in place on inkjet prints, it is desirable that they.....»»