Practice & Makers
Stability test: How wall thickness affects 3D-printed parts
The US company Slant 3D tested the stability of 3D-printed cubes of different thicknesses in a YouTube video. The results were astonishing: even thin...
Maker 3D prints a DeLorean model from “Back to the Future” on a scale of 1:1
Maker Brian Brocken has presented an ambitious project on Hackaday: He wants to build a remote-controlled flying model of the cult car DeLorean DMC-12...
YouTuber 3D prints fully functional toilet
Emily the Engineer, an American YouTuber, has taken on an unusual challenge: She wanted to create a life-size toilet using a 3D printer. The...
How to avoid rounding on the underside of parts during 3D printing
In a new video, Slant 3D's YouTube channel explains why rounded edges on the underside of 3D printed parts can be disadvantageous. They often...
Modular 3D printer housing from the 3D printer
The startup PrintableAccessories has launched a Kickstarter campaign for a modular print housing. The associated 3D model files are designed for common FDM and...
How to create complex designs for 3D printing in vase mode
Michael from the YouTube channel "Teaching Tech" explains in a new video how he creates 3D print models for the so-called vase mode. In...
5 models you can produce in 15 minutes with a 3D printer
3D printers are known for the perception that every produced part takes hours. While that is true for more complex items, there are also...
Copper coating of 3D-printed parts using a ball mill
British YouTuber Robert Murray-Smith shows a cost-effective method for metallizing 3D printed objects in his new video. Instead of painting or electrolysis, he relies...
YouTuber shows simple method for more robust 3D prints
YouTuber Mike from the channel "NeedItMakeIt" tested 3D-printed brackets for their breaking strength. Mike had produced the parts for a friend. During the first...
A little trick for better adhesion with large 3D prints – the glue stick
Many 3D printers heat up the print bed more in the middle than at the outer edges. This often causes the corners or edges...
