Julien Coyne invented a digital sundial. Sundials usually cast a line or triangle to indicate the hour. This one is designed so that when light passes through, it displays the shapes of numbers.

But here is the problem with Thingiverse: even if you would like to get away from using this Makerbot service, it’s still the largest collection of 3D printed objects on the Internet.

[Turbo_SunShine] says to just print your own, and experiment away! Now, if you’re thinking that 3D printing some filament sounds inefficient at best (and a gimmick at worst) you’re not alone.

OpenSCAD is a great way to create objects for 3D printing (or other purposes ... However, if you host your design on Thingiverse (and I’ll sidestep the political problems that always crop ...

The machines are straightforward in their design, relying largely on 3D printed components. They’re all powered by basic DC brushed motors which are enough to get the job done on the small scale.

Nov. 1, 2024 — Biomedical engineers have invented a 3D printing system, or bioprinter, capable of fabricating structures that closely mimic the diverse tissues in the human body, from soft brain ...

For the latter, many have turned to 3D printers to create more rock-like climbing grips but plastic doesn’t tend to behave the same as rock unless you do what [Giles Barton-Owen] did and ...

More affordable than ever, 3D printers are booming for personal, professional, and educational use. Here's everything to know before you buy one, along with the top models from our hands-on testing.

The surprisingly affordable AnkerMake M5C open-frame 3D printer is easy to assemble and to use. It has a generous print area for its price, and our testing shows it is capable of high-quality ...

One of the older and more respected names in 3D printing, Stratasys is the brand behind the Makerbot and related Thingiverse community of 3D-printing schematics. The company is running ...

Funded in part by multiple C2E2 Grants (Century II Endowed Equipment Fund), the Van Pelt and Opie Library is providing 3D printing orientation and training available to current students, faculty, and ...

Resin 3D printers have a significant advantage over filament printers in that they are able to print smaller parts with more fine detail. The main downside is that the resin parts aren’t ...