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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i.materialise’s Periodic Table of 3D Printed Materials
1 December, 2014

This came up in class today, so I thought it would be useful to share with everyone. i.materialise has published their own handy guide to 3D printed

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I.Materialise Article – An Introduction to 3D Printing For Metal
21 August, 2014

Today we have a special guest blogger — i.materialise’s Community Manager Roxy Maas will be giving us a basic overview of how gold, silver, brass and titanium

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Frequently Asked Questions 9 – Which are the Most Commonly Used 3D Printers for Jewellery?
14 August, 2014

(3D printers for jewellery list last updated 1 Nov 2019) (This article is one of my series of Frequently Asked Questions posts. See the rest of the FAQ

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Featured Designer Article about Jack Meyer and Holts Academy on the I.Materialise blog.
13 August, 2014

It seems I’ve been chosen to be a featured designer for the i.materialise blog! Have a look, it’s a lovely interview. I.Materialise Blog – Jack Meyer Tells

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Video of Watch Being Made Using CNC Milling
22 July, 2014

I’ve been looking for a good video showing how CNC milling works in watch making for ages, and at long last I’ve found one. Nomos-Glashuette have kindly provided a

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3Ders article – Comparison of 4 CAD Model Checking Tools for 3D Printing Preparation
16 July, 2014

3Ders.org has published a handy article wherein the 3D printing company RedProto compares four different methods for checking CAD models to prepare them for 3D printing and rapid prototyping.

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What Would Hybrid (Combined Additive and Subtractive) Prototyping Look Like?
26 June, 2014

I recently discovered a new video today which shows a relatively recent Hybrid Prototyping metal sintering machine in action. It’s fascinating to watch:   The machine you’re

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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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