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Gloves for Acetone Usage
Acetone is a versatile tool for finishing 3d prints. A vapor bath can smooth layer lines in ABS to make 3d prints have a surface finish like injection molded parts. But exposure to acetone can damage your skin, causing chemical … Continue reading
Microsoft breaks NetFabb cloud repair
A simple tool many 3d printer enthusiasts and professionals use to fix problem models is the cloud 3d model repair by netfabb. It repairs models that the basic version of netfabb can’t, and does it in the cloud, so your … Continue reading
Is ABS Recyclable?
With failed prints, support structures, and prototypes, a 3d printing workspace can generate lots of waste plastic. 3d printing is typically more environmentally friendly, due to less waste material, lower transportation costs, and on-demand prints. But to make your 3d … Continue reading
Problems with Windows 8.1 3D Printing API
Microsoft announced yesterday it will add native 3d printer support to Windows 8.1. The new version of the operating system adds an API to allow developers to use 3d printers as if they were standard 2d printers. System dialogues will … Continue reading
Stratasys and MakerBot Merger
Stratasys will purchase MakerBot for a $403 million stock deal. MakerBot was exploring another round of financing to fund expansion, but recent industry suspicions pointed toward a merger deal. MakerBot will continue to independently produce products after the merger. By … Continue reading
3d Printing Saves a Baby’s Life
When a six week baby’s windpipe collapsed, blocking airflow to his lungs, doctors at the University of Michigan decided to try a new technique using 3d printing to save his life. Glenn Green, M.D. scanned the baby’s windpipe with a … Continue reading
Why Buy A 3d Printer: A Child’s Perspective
On the Media posted a video about a 3d printing from an 11 year old’s perspective. 3d printing has recently become synonymous with controversy about gun control, but this video reminds viewers that most 3d printers are used for … Continue reading
Defcad Fails Spectacularly
Defcad, the 3d file repository started by Defense Distributed to distribute their 3d printable gun files is shut down. Defense Distributed test fired a low quality zip gun earlier this week that was mostly 3d printed. The 3d files were … Continue reading
More Printable Model Databases Launch
After the launch of 3DLT last week, two more sites selling 3D models have launched. Forme It offers printable high-resolution models, and 3d Burrito offers an assortment of models. Since the overhead of selling digital items is extremely low, we … Continue reading