An Open Web-based 3D Modeling Program for 3D Print… and More - SolidSmack There are only a few things that get me excited: mild shocks, alligator punching and web-based 3D. I wish I could say the following combined all three, but two outta three ain’t too shabby. Benjamin Nortier from London, UK has done the unthinkable. He’s taken it upon himself to develop a free, parametric 3D modeling program for the browser, whereby combining alligator punching mild shock and web-based 3D. Putting 3D Modeling in the Browser For a breakdown of what inspired Benjamin to take this on, and why other modeling programs are not adequate, you can read his thoughts at his blog. Benjamin’s goals is for a 3D modeler which: is cheap, free or opensourceis parametric and has variables for complex modelshas a productive UI The only thing I’d add to that is cross-platform. There are three components he’s using to make all of this possible: You’ll notice the creation of the geometry is currently all numeric entry. Onto Something Big Benjamin is onto something big here. Via Fabbaloo
ETOLAB - RepRap Voici une initiative qui fera plaisir à tous nos rôleux, et qui pourrait inaugurer une belle collaboration entre joueurs de plateaux et le fablab !… Read Article → Quite interesting on the arduino part, even if the PL2Q’s 3D printed parts are quite more impressive (see on This students project is based on… Read Article → Avec une imprimante 3D, l’impression des « ponts » reste un problème. Read Article → Comment convertir un graphisme vectoriel en pdf vers un modèle 3D extrudable ? Read Article → Hier nous avons réalisé notre première machine maison, à base de pièces imprimées et d’arduino. Read Article → La plateforme chauffante (heated bed) permet d’éviter un refroidissement trop rapide du plastique déposé par la tête d’impression. Read Article → Voici comment préparer, à partir du kit makergear prusa, l’alimentation et les câbles connectés au RAMPS. 1- Bien positionner le sélecteur de tension 230V/110V avant… Read Article → Read Article → Read Article →
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Will 3D Printing Reboot Manufacturing? [PICS] Dictionary.com has 17 definitions of the verb “to print,” but none of them conjure up images like the metal cross you see on your right, or other objects such as glass figurines, iPad covers or even shoes — all of which can now be printed with the help of special machines. The process of "3D printing" only loosely corresponds to our common image of printing. It may, however, revolutionize the way we define and interact with manufacturing. Chief among the proponents of this view is The Economist, speculating in a February cover story that the technology “has the potential to transform manufacturing because it lowers the costs and risks,” thus opening it to smaller players. It’s not hard to see this line of logic. Just picture a local craftsman able to make his own customized bicycle using parts created from his printer. "3D printing will for sure be a new mode of manufacturing," says Peter Weijmarshausen, the CEO of Shapeways, which creates 3D objects for consumers. The Cost
RepRapWiki TEDxEWB Talk: Adrian Bowyer at Imperial College, London, introduces RepRap RepRap is humanity's first general-purpose self-replicating manufacturing machine. RepRap takes the form of a free desktop 3D printer capable of printing plastic objects. RepRap is about making self-replicating machines, and making them freely available for the benefit of everyone. Reprap.org is a community project, which means you are welcome to edit most pages on this site, or better yet, create new pages of your own. RepRap was the first of the low-cost 3D printers, and the RepRap Project started the open-source 3D printer revolution. RepRap was voted the most significant 3D-printed object in 2017. RepRap state-of-the-art is well represented by John Mulac's Mulbot and Mike Jeffs' ReprapMJ. About | Development | Community | RepRap Machines | Resources | Policy
3D printing for all | Samizdata.net If you are depressed about the economic state of the world, one way to cheer yourself up is to google things like “fracking” or “natural gas”. Another is to try “3D printing”. That was how I found my way to this piece, about a company which has started selling 3D printers to … people. I can think of three things, right away, that are bound to be true about such “printers”. Currently, these gizmos seem to resemble those very early personal computers, circa 1975 (as I remember it). In due course, 3D printers may become no rarer than the 2D printers like the one I have on my desk are now. I wonder what such machines will do to the world?
Creation corner 3D modeling service You have some great ideas in your head to 3D print, but you don’t know how to design in 3D? No problem, with our 3D modeling service you can easily find a qualified 3D modeler. Now that 3D printing is getting bigger and becoming mainstream, more and more people want to design 3D printable objects. The example above shows the collaboration between shoe design student Katrien Herdewyn and Frederik Bussels, listed in 3D modeling service. Instructables Still figuring out what to make?
RepRap @ Lèze buildlog.net - CNC Laser Buildlogs Rearview Mirror 2010: DIY 3D Printing Timeline Upside down Printing Dec 29, 2010 Building upon the RepRap project's earlier success, the Thing-O-Matic joins the upside down printing club. 3D Printers Added to CNCZone Dec 26, 2010 3D Printer section added to "CNCzone.com-The Largest Machinist Community on the net!" 101 Mendels Printed Dec 18, 2010 The illustrious and industrious nophead of the RepRap project prints 101 Mendel 3D printers in 2010. Printed Glazed Ceramic Objects Dec 17, 2010 3D printing materials savant Mark Ganter and his research team at the Solheim lab introduce glazed gypsum as a 3D printing material. Prusa Mendel Kit Announced Dec 11, 2010 MakerGear announces their first 3D printer kit, the Prusa Mendel. Botacon #0 MakerBot Industries presents the first Botacon, a gathering of roboticists and robot enthusiasts to discuss the future. Thing-O-Matic Ships Dec 9, 2010 Announced earlier this year, MakerBot Industries ships the first batch of its Thing-O-Matic 3D printers to eager customers. 5000th Thing on Thingiverse Dec 2, 2010 Dr.
About My3DScanner The Grizzly: First Fully 3D Printed Rifle Gets a Shot Off This is an update to the ongoing progress with 3D printed weapons. Activist Post The eyes of the world are on the innovation of 3D printing. Naturally, whenever a new technology is created that offers open-source DIY opportunities to the average individual, it is going to make governments and their protected corporate interests very nervous. Such is the case with 3D weapons manufacturing. So far all 3D guns have been produced from composite materials, which has led to instability in real-world firing situations. The gun printed is an M1911, a single-action semi-automatic pistol, and was made with a selective laser sintering (SLS) process using powdered metals. The gun was produced on a state-of-the-art industrial printer, which makes the cost of the M1911 3D printed weapon slightly prohibitive, but as we have seen with technology, it shouldn't be long before high-tech and cost effectiveness merge. From the DEFCAD Forum (with additional images): *3D Printer with ABS capability
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