How I Use My 3D Printer to Make Custom Adaptive Tools

For the disabled community, 3D printing is far more than a nerdy hobby—it can give you tailor-made tools that transform daily ...
Hot Rod

How 3D Printing, Scanning, and Other Technologies Are Changing the Way We Build Hot Rods

Building hot rods remained basically the same for decades, with tried-and-true “old school” methods being used to create increasingly complex builds. Computers really changed the game, allowing things ...
3Dnatives

Sustainable Design in 3D: Thrōn Made’s Vision for the Future of Furniture

Thrōn Made, a young and ambitious brand founded by Sam and Jared Wesenick, is at the forefront of 3D printed sustainable ...

How 3D printers are transforming everything from homes to jaw surgery

In 2024, the University of Maine unveiled the world’s largest 3D printer, which can print objects up to 29 meters long.
Machine Design

Using 3D Printing Techniques to Generate Electricity from Waste Heat

A 3D printing method for PbTe thermoelectric materials is used to design high-performance power-generating TE tubes. Thermoelectric (TE) technologies show promise in enhancing fossil energy ...
Hackaday

3D Printable Bearings That Actually Work, No CAD Tweaking Required

3D printing bearings with an FDM printer can be an iffy endeavor, but it doesn’t have to be that way. [Matvey Kukuy]’s Ultimate 608 Bearing with Calibration Kit is everything you’ll need to dial in ...