How to Copy Protect Your STL Files
6 September, 2017

The Makers Muse Youtube channel has recently released a video with some excellent practical advice on how to place copy-protection measures on your .stl files. This is particularly important advice for those who sell their models on online 3D modelling communities. Have a look:

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i.materialise Article – 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Designing 3D Models for 3D Printing
25 March, 2017

I.materialise published an article on their blog about 5 common mistakes many 3D modellers make when designing for 3D printing. Read their list, and the additional items I've added.

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ProtoLabs Offers Torus – Free Product Design Reference for 3D Designers
6 September, 2016

ProtoLabs has created a handy physical reference piece for 3D product designers. They call it the Torus, and it's available as a free limited time giveaway.

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TCT Lecture – 3D Printing and the Potential For Creativity
9 November, 2015

At the recent autumn 2015 TCT 3D Printing Exhibition, product artist Lionel T. Dean of Future Factories gave an interesting lecture on 3D printing as an enabler

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TCT Magazine Article – How To Build a 3D Printing Bureau
17 July, 2015

Recently TCT Magazine spoke to their readership to ask them what it takes to build a successful 3D printing service bureau for any focus or industry (including jewellery).

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Prosthetic Limbs 3D Printed For a Dog
17 December, 2014

As a little bit of Christmas compassion just in time for the holidays, I present a story currently making the rounds about Derby, a Husky mix born

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Vancouver Designer Creates Innovative Discrete Flat Ring Box
7 September, 2014

Who says you can’t create something innovative for engagement ring boxes? Canadian product design student Andrew Zo came up with a new ring box design after speaking with a

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Guardian Article – 30 Things Being 3D Printed Right Now
12 June, 2014

It’s an old article, but it’s still fun to see what’s out there. The Guardian’s technology section has assembled a pretty respectable list showcasing the weird and wonderful variety

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Economist Article – Dutch Company Pioneers 3D Printing of Optical Glass For Eyewear
10 June, 2014

In a recent article from the Economist’s Technology Quarterly, we learned that Dutch materials research company LuxExcel is developing a the process and materials for 3D printing acrylic of usable

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BBC Article – 3D Printing in Education
15 May, 2014

Not long ago, I came across a nice article from the BBC News website about 3D printing as it’s being adopted by education. If you didn’t see it the

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