There are some hobbies that are particularly well served by desktop 3D printing. Here are six of them.
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Alibre Atom3D: Affordable CAD Solution for 3D Printing Enthusiasts
Thereâs an inexpensive option for 3D CAD you may not have heard of: Alibre Atom3D.
How 3D Printing Adds a New Dimension to Men’s Sheds
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the growing usage of 3D printing at Men’s Sheds.
Book of the Week: 3D Printing in Model Aircraft Construction
This weekâs selection is â3D Printing in Model Aircraft Constructionâ by Thomas Fischer.
Could Bootleg Collectibles be a New 3D Print Application?
A maker seems to have invented a new form of 3D print application: Bootleg Collectibles.
Book of the Week: Props and Costume Armor
This weekâs selection is âProps and Costume Armor: Create Realistic Science Fiction & Fantasy Weapons, Armor, and Accessoriesâ by Shawn Thorsson and MAKE.
New Residential Plant Appliance and 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at how interest in home gardening has increased could generate more 3D printing activity.
Dassault Systèmes Offers Low-Priced SOLIDWORKS for Makers
Dassault Systèmes announced a new low-cost SOLIDWORKS offer for makers.
Book of the Week: Modeling Naval Ships in Small Scales
This weekâs selection is âModeling Naval Ships in Small Scalesâ by Mike McCabe.
Multiple Barbeque Grill IPOs And 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi serve up a look at barbeque trends impact on 3D printing.
3D Printing Hunting Equipment
Charles R. Goulding and Peter Favata gather 3D printing ideas for hunters.
3D Printing Goes Outdoors During The Pandemic
Charles R. Goulding, Preeti Sulibhavi, and 3D printing take to the great outdoors.
Fusion 360 Licensing Change: Reactions And Autodesk Retreat
Itâs been several days since Autodesk announced big changes to their Fusion 360 Personal licensing program. What reactions have occurred?
3D Printed Pumping Iron
Charles R. Goulding and Adam Friedman pump up the use of 3D printing to take a look at gym equipment.
Autodesk Limits Functionality In Free Version Of Fusion 360
Autodesk abruptly announced some significant changes in the functionality of the free version of Fusion 360, their flagship 3D design tool.
Growing A 3D Printed Garden
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi delve into the charming world of gardening â with a 3D printing twist.
Summer Is Here And So Are Backyard BBQs Thanks To 3D Printing
Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look forward to 3D printing up a good time this summer.
What Is A Consumer 3D Printer?
What is a consumer 3D printer? Is it a DIY device? What characteristics might describe a 3D printer for hobbyists? We have a list of features.
Autodesk Changes Fusion 360 Free License Terms
It will no longer be as easy to obtain a free license of Autodesk Fusion 360 CAD software with new requirements for qualification.
Book of the Week: 3D Printing for Model Engineers
This weekâs selection is â3D Printing for Model Engineers: A Practical Guideâ by Neil Wyatt.
Book of the Week: Build Your Own CNC Machine
This weekâs selection is âBuild Your Own CNC Machineâ by James Floyd Kelly and Patrick Hood-Daniel.
Getting Maximum Value from Your Expensive 3D Printer
Youâve done it â finally pulled the trigger and invested in a majestic new 3D printer.
Omni3Dâs Many 3D Printers
You may not have heard of Omni3D, but you should. They offer not one, but FOUR different personal 3D printers.
Sharebotâs NG 3D Printer
Sharebot released itâs latest personal 3D printer, the âNGâ and we took a look at it.
How To Replicate a Miniature Outboard Motor
The R/C community is always making custom items for remote controlled machines, but sometimes you just canât do it by yourself.