3D printing is magic. Put a 3D printer in any classroom, switch it on, let it print and something happens that teachers have tried to achieve forever: the whole classroom becoming transfixed on what it is, what it does, and whether they can have a go. Genuine interest abounds, even
Bringing down learning barriers with Ultimaker and CCCBSD Read More »
Dates: 25th June 2019 Venue: Arena MK, Milton Keynes Stand: G03 FREE REGISTER GoPrint3D are taking several 3D printers to the 3D Printing Expo in Milton Keynes later this month! Our very own MD, Joanna Young, will also be speaking at the event with a talk entitled Reducing plastic waste
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Kohl’s Design It! Lab is a grant-funded space at Milwaukee’s Discovery World Science and Technology Museum. The space is accessed everyday by adults and children alike where fun projects await, like making stuff together, upcycling and discovering new design processes. Ultimately, the lab is all about creativity and helping people
Using the FormBox to Teach Design with Kohl’s Design It! Lab Read More »
When done correctly, vapour smoothing makes 3D printed models virtually indistinguishable from injection moulded models. It’s a popular post-processing technique because it eliminates layer lines, resulting in a glossy or matte final product. However, the liquids used – acetone or MEK – are hazardous and volatile. Traditionally, vapour smoothing is
Making Vapour Smoothing Safe with the Zortrax Apoller Read More »
Bath Zero Emissions’ mission is to build a zero emissions motorbike that will compete in the Zero class of the Isle of Man TT and the MotoE electric motorcycle race series. Engineering students at the University of Bath were tasked with looking into ways to improve the design of the bike
Advancing Design of Electric Motorbikes with Formlabs and Bath Zero Read More »
Climbing Mount Everest is a Holy Grail for many an explorer and traveller. Many have tried, fewer have succeeded. Some have sadly lost their life chasing the summit. For Björn Lindwall, the challenge of climbing Mount Everest was too good to pass up on. As the CEO and founder of
Climbing Mount Everest with Markforged 3D Printed Parts with Björn Lindwall Read More »
Průmyslová keramika of Czechia are one of the leading suppliers of ceramic mixes and custom heat-resistant parts in Europe. Prior to 2016, they manufactured custom refractory moulds using traditional manufacturing processes, but outgrew these from an output and design perspective. Since 2016, they have been making their own moulds in-house with
3D printing refractory mould cores with Ultimaker and Průmyslová keramika Read More »
Date: 29th May 2019 Venue: GoPrint3D HQ, Ripon, North Yorkshire FREE REGISTER As you may be aware, we are running an event next week as part of the Formlabs Roadshow. We’ve just secured a new speaker, Richard Beston who is the Managing Director of Ego, Carbon Collective and owner of Triple Six
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We love hearing about new applications for the Makyu FormBox. There’s just something about the whole vacuum forming process that enchants us. Perhaps it’s how easy it is to make moulds of everyday objects, or the fact we can 3D print a custom model and vacuum form it in minutes.
Making Delectable Dessert Moulds with Mayku and Damien Wager Read More »
If you have ever needed a big, industrial-grade FFF 3D printer with an enclosed build chamber, then for a long time Builder 3D’s Extreme 3D printer range has been right at the top of the list (or should have been on yours). The Extreme 1000, Extreme 1500 and Extreme 2000
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