Review: SeeMeCNC Orion 3D Printer
Affordable delta arrives (mostly) preassembled, but requires some fine-tuning.
If you’re a maker, 3d printing is an incredibly useful tool to have in your arsenal. Not only can it help bring your projects to life faster, but it can also offer unique results that would be difficult (or impossible!) to achieve with traditional methods. In these blog posts, we’ll provide you with some essential information and tips regarding 3D printing for makers—including the basics of how to get started, plus creative tutorials for spicing up your projects. Whether you’re already familiar with 3d printing or are just starting out, these resources will help take your game-making skills even further!
Affordable delta arrives (mostly) preassembled, but requires some fine-tuning.
Simplify your workflow with this minimalistic deltabot.
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A note about and images from the venue of this year’s 3D printer testing.
Anderson Ta, one of the judges for Make’s Ultimate Guide to 3D Printing, shares his background in Bio printing. He discusses the difficulties with printing living tissue and recent advancements in that area. Anderson also shares some observations of the printers he saw during the review process.