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Hold an Earthquake with 3D Printed ShakeMap

Most of us have never experienced the terror of a major earthquake, but may have been surprised to feel tremors here or there—and sometimes in places where little activity is…

London Designer 3D Prints Weather Forecasting Wave Lamp

While many of us relegate talking about the weather to people-pleasing small talk, knowing whether it is going to rain or snow today, tomorrow, and later in the week is…

Build Your Own Full-Size 3D Printed Autonomous Support and Positive Inspiration Robot

We always enjoy the interesting 3D printed robots that John Choi, founder of advanced robotics startup Choitek and Carnegie Mellon University Computer Science and Arts major, posts about on his website, and the…

3D Scanner Buying Guide 2017

3D scanning is no simple trick. I know it; I designed a full-body 3D scanning system for iMakr’s New York store in 2014, and though it wasn’t my first foray…

3D Printed e-NABLE Hands Help a Robot Play the Bagpipes

I can’t think of an instrument that commands such polarized reactions as bagpipes do – people seem to either love them with misty-eyed nostalgia or hate them like fingernails on…

Now on Instructables: Build Your Own SLA/DLP 3D Printer with 3D Printed Parts and Basic Hardware

3D printers are getting more affordable these days, but for many crafty makers, building their own printers is more than worth it – not only financially, but in terms of…

Autodesk’s VariSlice Algorithm Uses Variable Slicing for High-Resolution 3D Printing, Fast

Autodesk wants you to have it all. If you’ve been 3D printing for a while, you’re probably aware that while you can achieve amazing results with 3D models, the slicing…

Wevolver’s Most Popular Designs Include Amazing 3D Printed Spider Bot & DIY SLS Printer for Under $500

Wevolver is a site we’ve followed continually, gleaning great inspiration from a range of international designers and artists. If you need a quick technological fix or a little pick-me-up just…

Beat the DLP Printer! Autodesk Shows You How to Achieve Sub-Pixel Resolution, Manipulating Voxels with Luminosity

If you are a 3D printing enthusiast bent on making objects that are extremely accurate and with superior resolution, you’ve probably explored 3D printing processes such as Stereolithography (SL) and…

Get a Second Opinion on Orthotics at the 3D Printer for Less Than $5

One of the most time consuming things in life can be dealing with that daily and weekly mother of a to-do list. We might be guilty of procrastinating and holding…

Dude, Awesome Lack Hack: Maker in the UK Designs Large Format 3D Printer with IKEA Table

I’ve discovered over time that not everyone loves IKEA as I do. While their furniture generally looks quite amazing when showcased correctly, they’ve gotten a bad rap over time for…

Medical Professionals Can 3D Print Their Own Vein Finders, Affordable Device for Developing Nations

There are certainly much more complex and terrifying medical procedures beyond giving blood or receiving an injection—or even just getting an IV—but if you or someone you know is afraid…

Autodesk Offers Details on Latest Developments & Projects, Improving on 3D Printing Speed & Scale

Autodesk recently hosted an event at their San Francisco headquarters, showing off not just some new technology but expounding on updates regarding investments, a new 3D printing platform, Ember, and…

3D Printed Screw-Propelled Toy Vehicle Makes a Splash on Instructables

There are many ingenious vehicles designed for civilian or military use over the past century that had a brief moment in the sun before fading into obscurity. From the US…

Take to the Ceiling With Your Own Mini Blimp Supported by 3D Printed Parts

Anyone closely following technology already knows that 3D printed drones are all the rage. It seems that everyone has to have one these days. If you want to stay ahead…

Tired of Loose Change in Your Pockets? 3D Print a Wallet-Sized Coin Holder!

After the holidays not many of us are running around with much loose change. As conscientious as we may try to be about unnecessary spending during this time, we are almost always…

3D Print Your Favorite Chemical Structure in Four Easy Steps

If you ever took high school chemistry class, you may remember the ball and stick models that were used to represent different chemical structures. Now, with the help of the…

Make a 3D Printed Christmas Tree That Twinkles and Plays Music!

It’s that time of year again when you need to make some last minute 3D printed gifts, and this might be the project just for you. I have always enjoyed giving homemade gifts…

This 3D Printed Pet Interactive Device Will Feed, Thrill & Tease Your Pet Endlessly!

I recently adopted a kitten, and I have been reminded of the incredible amount of energy they have. This little guy thinks every time I move my hand it is for…

This 3D Printed Leash Lock Might Just Be a Dog Walker’s Dream!

Most people with canine companions well know the ins and outs of walking the dog, and anything that makes that process more efficient is helpful. If the Dog Whisperer strategies haven’t helped…

Need Stronger 3D Printed Parts? Check Out This Instructable

Winter is closing in on us and you can already see that the cold weather may be giving you an impending case of cabin fever. You need a project to…

Make Your Own 3D Printed Swamp Boat with This Instructable

I live in the Florida panhandle, where bayous and swamps are not a rare sight. Therefore, swamp boats are a fairly common sight as well. These are very simple flat…

You Can Fake a Color 3D Print Using Paper in this Instructable

Usually we cover Instructables that involve use of a 3D printer, but what about making something that only looks like it’s been 3D printed? This Instructable from “mkhoele” or Michael…

Use This Instructable to 3D Print & Build Your Own Home Monitoring System

While it used to be that home security systems took some serious dollars, effort, and planning to attain, today they have become much more common due to the wireless society…