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The Quickest and Easiest Way to 3D Print Photos

March 28, 2017

There are a few questions which I’m asked quite often, like How Much Does 3D Printing Cost? and What’s the Best Material to Use?. I’m asked these quite often so I’ve written about them before in an attempt to answer them in as much detail as possible. Another question I’m asked quite often is: How do I […]

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New MakerBot Replicator+ Promises Bigger, Faster 3D Prints

December 13, 2016

MakerBot has come up with a new and better upgrade to its initial version of 3D printers – the MakerBot Replicator+. The outstanding features and capabilities of this printer have literally took it to a whole new level. Some of the key benefits that stand out with the Replicator+ include advanced print speed, print volume […]

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Facial Security Cracked by 3D Printing and Facebook Pics

August 31, 2016

In the past few years, facial security systems have been universally viewed as the ideal solution to boost digital security by effectively verifying the authentication of users on digital platforms. As a result, many sectors have been embracing biometric technology and incorporating the same into their various security systems. This has been especially true for […]

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Introduction to 3D Modeling with OpenSCAD

November 20, 2015

Purchasing a 3D printer can be quite a big financial commitment and for many people it’s not going to happen any time soon. Should this stop you from becoming involved in 3D printing? Certainly not, because while you’re saving for your first printer you can still design and invent your own products and you can […]

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Bespoke 3D Printed RC Car Tyres Designed in OpenSCAD

May 17, 2015

You may remember that back in March I designed and 3D printed some Wheels and Tyres for my Kyosho Mini-Z 4DW Buggy. For the design I used Tinkercad and for the 3D printing I used PLA plastic for the wheels and NinjaFlex for the tyres. They worked really well as you can see from this YouTube Video, […]

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OpenSCAD: Awesome 3D Modelling Software for FREE

April 11, 2015

A few of my blog post ideas start with me browsing Thingiverse and finding something amazing to write about. This one is no different and to cut a long story short I was browsing some of Emmetts creations when I found OpenSCAD. Emmett is famous on Thingiverse for his Gear Bearing amongst many other things. What I […]

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