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When it comes to outputting a file for 3D printing, it's critical to check to see if a CAD file or scanned image is saved as a valid, or 'watertight,' STL file, and if it's not, repair it...

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3D printing is a lot of things to a lot of people. For some it is utilitarian, others it is an expression of art. Even though we see such a wide variation in the objects that are printed from these...

3D Printer artwork, another use for that 1 machine.

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You can etch flexible circuit boards using a 3d printer. They can be made of very thin copper clad board material or even conductive fabric.Standard c...

I have some conductive filament, but it doesnt handle resistance well. Imagine having a dual extruder where one side prints the shell, the other prints circuits. Prototyping will be much easier in the future.

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WirePrint

Prototyping 3D printing method from HPI reduces construction time of model making by a tenth creating wireframe versions of forms - video embedded below:

WirePrint prints 3D objects as wireframe previews. By extruding filament directly into 3D space instead of printing layer-wise, it achieves a speed-up of up to a factor of 10, allowing designers to iterate more quickly in the early stages of design …

Even though considered a rapid prototyping tool, 3D printing is so slow that a reasonably sized object requires printing overnight. This slows designers down to a single iteration per day. With WirePrint, we propose to instead print low-fidelity wireframe previews in the early stages of the design process. Wireframe previews are 3D prints in which surfaces have been replaced with a wireframe mesh. Since wireframe previews are to scale and represent the overall shape of the 3D object, they allow users to quickly verify key aspects of their 3D design, such as the ergonomic fit.

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For the ULTRASCOPE project we asked ourselves if it was possible to develop a kit-set telescope that would ‘reduce the cost of pro-level astronomy by an order of magnitude’ - to coin a phrase from the space business. In other words, a robot telescope - or ARO - Automated Robotic Observatory, that would allow amateur astronomers to contribute to citizen science projects for a radically reduced cost.

We’re still refining the performance of our first “EXPLORER SERIES” ULTRASCOPE - a 3.5 Inch mirror ARO that is able to conduct celestial photography and photometry.

We are currently looking for Beta Testers around the world to test the current scope design and suggest improvements.

3D Printing and Astronomy, it keeps getting better. These guys are combining the flexibility of 3d Printing and your smartphone to build a high resolution scope.

http://www.3dphobbyist.com/project-ultrascope-enables-deep-space-exploration-with-a-3d-printer-and-smartphone/

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Find fast & affordable 3D printing services in your neighborhood. With more than 8583 connected 3D printers worldwide, 3D Hubs is the world leader in 3D printing.

What a great service, especially if you have a good printer and want to make some extra money on the side.

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Neat idea, useful if you are new and curious about the steps in between designing and finishing.

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Students! NASA Wants To 3D Print Your Tool Design In Space! re: Arthur C. Clarke on 10/21/2014: Science Fiction in the News

Space tool challenge. I think the winning device will be something that allows them greater scratching ability while in the suit.

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I recently discovered that Taulman 3D, a filament maker is located somewhat near some relatives of mine. I couldn't pass up the opportunity to swing by and get a chance to talk to Thomas Martzall, ...

Great article from a man that is revolutionizing the plastics we use in 3d Printers.

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"Bam" on the lulzbot forums shared an interesting project recently. He printed a small mount for his extruder that allows it to hold a pen, essentially turning his 3D printer into a standard plotte...

Expanding the usefulness of 3D Printers will just help expedite their adoption in average households.

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On this page you'll be able to visually try to match the problems you are having with your print and hopefully find enough information so that you can eliminate

This may be written for the Ultimaker, but has good advice for any 3d printer.

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The designer took cues from sea sponges and other naturally occurring structures that have a springy feel, but are a made from a single material.

So comfy, make it out of ninjaflex and i will buy it

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The Pi-Top Kit provides a basis to expand your knowledge in hardware and software innovation. Build and understand your own Raspberry Pi powered laptop, further your knowledge with our free beginner to advanced lesson plans, where we break down complex elements so you can start 3D printing, designing your own PCBs and creating products from start to finish.

More images here: http://imgur.com/a/qzUsA

Printed on a Rostock Max v2

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Many people debate the pros and cons of the different printing technologies out there. There are FFD printers (anything with a filament), SLA (resin based printers), and SLS (powders melted by lase...

Neat, next up: 3d printing burritos

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Low-cost precision robotic arm for 3D printing, light-duty milling, and electronics assembly.

Interesting new design, its flexibility for other types of work make it a good value at $2k.

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UPS' experiment with in-store 3D printers apparently went off without a hitch -- the shipping service has expanded the availability of 3D printing

Those are Stratasys Uprint 3d printers, real top quality prints, definitely worth it for final products but they will have to charge a decent amount.

Locations in Pasadena and Carson: http://www.theupsstore.com/small-business-solutions/Pages/3d-printing-locations.aspx

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