Practice & Makers

British YouTuber Robert Murray-Smith has presented a fully 3D-printed model of a continuously variable transmission (CVT) based on a mechanically variable planetary gearbox. Its...

Time-controlled time-lapse recordings in 3D printing are popular, but technically not trivial. Anyone who has ever seen how an object is created layer by...

Planetary gears are often considered complex components - especially in mechanical engineering or robotics. However, with the right approach, they are surprisingly easy to...

3D printers can produce more than just plastic objects. With little effort, many devices can also be used as simple plotters - for drawing...

The Helical/Archimedes Adaptable Wind Turbine mk9 published on Thingiverse by user “RumblingWW” offers a modular and 3D printable solution for small wind power applications....

The new Skapa web application can be used to generate custom-fit 3D models for the IKEA Skådis perforated panel system. The application, available at...

The Ulm-based company Lockcard not only produces physical versions of some of its minimalist wallet products, but also offers free 3D print files for...

Yamagata University developed the so-called “Cross Spherical Gear”, which is known for its unusual range of motion. It is a spatially curved gear that...

In one of his current projects, British YouTuber Robert Murray-Smith combines two mechanical principles to create an experimental gearbox concept - completely manufactured using...

Precise calibration of the printing parameters is crucial for high-quality FDM printing results. The setting of the so-called Pressure Advance plays a central role...