10 Coolest 3D-Printed Objects
Amazing prints to get your creative thoughts flowing.
Digital Fabrication
Digital fabrication tools have revolutionized the way designers, engineers, and artisans express their creativity. With the right resources, you can learn to use these powerful instruments in no time! Whether it’s 3D printing or laser cutting that interests you, these articles will provide useful tutorials and inspiration for makers of all levels. Discover how digital fabrication can open up new possibilities so that your craftsmanship is truly extraordinary!
The Promise of 3D Printing
Printing the world on your desktop.
The 3D Printing Software Toolchain
An overview of the CAD, CAM, and client software you need.
Skill Builder: 3D Scanning
Use Kinect, ReconstructMe, and 123D Catch to capture 3D models of stuff in the real world — then clean them up for 3D printing.
Service Providers
If you don’t have a 3D printer, you can still enjoy the benefits and fun of turning a CAD file into a physical object.
Printcrime
A futuristic excerpt from Overclocked: Stories of the Future Present.
Plastics for 3D Printing
Not all filament is created equal. From rigid to rubbery, water-soluble to solvent-proof, here’s the skinny on the stringy stuff.