The PrintScreen lets anyone print their own custom displays. In recent years, the industry has advanced by leaps and bounds when it comes to flexible touchscreens, albeit reproducing this technology for DIY projects has been a daunting task. Have you ever wanted to devise an interactive prototype with a display, like a smart plant that can reveal incoming calls or messages? Or, how about a touch-enabled greeting card for […]
This commercial-grade 3D printer lets Makers print up to four objects at once. While 3D printers on Kickstarter are seemingly a dime a dozen these days, those that are capable of garnering nearly $200,000 in funds are much rarer. The Stacker 3D team recently joined forces with filament manufacturer ColorFabb to launch what they’re calling an “affordable commercial-grade 3D printer” dubbed STACKER. […]
This machine will let you print your own jewelry, ornaments and clips. Have you ever wanted to design your own custom jewelry, metal findings, sculptures, specialized machine parts and ornamental hardware? Well, you’re in luck. Thanks to David and Lindsay Hartkop’s latest Indiegogo project, we may be closer to a world of affordable, in-home metal 3D printing. The aptly-dubbed Mini Metal […]
Rhino is an industrial grade 3D printer with a heated chamber and all-metal chassis. While it seems like inexpensive, easy-to-use 3D printers are a dime a dozen these days, one Toronto-based startup is looking to set itself apart from the pack by offering an affordable yet extremely robust device. Created by Monirad Robotics, the Rhino 3D Printer boasts a number […]
Will SOLS ADAPTIV be the future of footwear? You may remember SOLS from last year, when the company debuted its 3D-printed corrective orthotics line. The New York City-based startup enabled users to scan of their feet using a smartphone app and submit the images directly to its database, thereby reducing the time required for the production process. More recently, the […]
Artis Engineering has created a robotic arm that will soon revolutionize architecture. While 3D printers tend to be bound by available materials, build volume and nozzle size, one Germany company is looking to change all that. In fact, a team from Artis Engineering recently conceived an idea after toying around with the concept of 3D printing: Why not use a big robot to print […]
3D scan + print + copy The world’s first compact 3D printer that can also scan items and create their digitized models has been launched and is expected to be delivered to the United States next month. Developed by Nanyang Technological University-originated startup Blacksmith Group, the user-friendly device allows Makers of all levels to scan any item, then edit the digitized model on the […]
The LulzBot family continues to grow. Aleph Objects, the creators of the LulzBot lineup of 3D printers, continues to rise in popularity throughout the Maker community. Proponents of the open-source movement, the company prides itself on the transparency into its product development process. Following their recent announcement of the LulzBot Mini, the team has now unveiled its TAZ 5 3D printer. The device features the same […]
Hungry? Why wait? You may soon be able to print food on-demand right from your kitchen. Actually having to cook your meals is about to become so last year. Food may soon find its way onto your plate and into your mouth in a number of ways that never have to boil in a pot, sear in a pan, or […]
Who could forget the days of NES? This 3D-printed project will surely spark up some ‘90s gaming nostalgia. For those of us who grew up in the ‘90s, who could forget the days of slipping in those grey game cartridges into your Nintendo Entertainment System? Even more so, remember taking out the cartridge when it wouldn’t work, […]
