Affordable Kevlar Sheath Mod Increases Print Speed and Accuracy for Bowden 3D Printers

I’m looking at an intriguing upgrade for Bowden 3D printers to increase quality and print speed. Bowden systems are common in the desktop 3D printer market due to their low manufacturing cost. The idea is to put the extruder motor away from the toolhead to reduce the toolhead’s weight. This allows the toolhead to move… Continue reading Affordable Kevlar Sheath Mod Increases Print Speed and Accuracy for Bowden 3D Printers

Design of the Week: DOPPIONODO

This week’s selection is DOPPIONODO by the Polytechnic of Bari. DOPPIONODO, in Italian, means “Double Knot”, and that precisely describes the complex structure of this sculpture. DOPPIONODO is a large, twisted sculpture designed at the Polytechnic of Bari by Marco Massafra & Prof. Giuseppe Fallacara,and 3D printed by Concr3de. The complex, knotted structure was printed… Continue reading Design of the Week: DOPPIONODO