After two years of experimentation, the material was finally right: a particular mix of thermoplastics and fibreglass that is strong, has no need of extra coating to protect it from sunlight, and is resistant to fouling and marine growth. The perfect base, says Mr Logtenberg, from which to 3D print a boat. Boats need to withstand the unforgiving nature of the marine environment.
Luxembourg has officially entered the era of 3D-printed living. Standing at just about 11.5 feet wide and 58 feet long, the Tiny House LUX squeezes innovation, sustainability, and style into a remarkably compact 506-square-foot footprint. Developed by Coral Construction Technologies - a division of ICE Industrial Services - and designed by ODA Architects, this petite dwelling isn't just a one-off experiment. It's a bold prototype for a new kind of housing solution in one of Europe's most expensive and space-limited markets.
I remember being in the third year of design college when I was introduced to this massive book titled "Indian Anthropometric Dimensions." For the uninitiated, this book contained practically all the dimensions of the average (and non-average) Indian person, male and female, old and young. The purpose of such a book was to understand ergonomics numerically, rather than visually. And for designers, this meant adding the ultimate constraint to our wild designs... so humans could actually use them.
Anyone who's worked with flexible 3D printing filaments knows their limitations; TPU and TPE only go so far, and nothing on the desktop market has matched the heat resistance and elasticity of real silicone. We've been stuck making parts that feel rubbery but fail the moment they get too warm or need to seal properly. That's all changed with the arrival of Prusa's new XL printhead, developed in collaboration with Filament2.
Created by Ezra Feldman (who goes by EYF Design on Instagram), this Baseball Wall Lamp turns a sports moment into a piece of quirky themed lighting that I'd honestly love to see at every sports bar across the US. Simply put, the lamp features a catcher's mitt along with a ball sinking right into it, mid-catch. The ball is 3D-printed from a translucent polymer, and features a standard disc-shaped LED lamp underneath. Plug it in and the ball starts glowing.
I tend to 3D print a lot of stuff while reviewing and testing out some of the best 3D printers for Creative Bloq, and this month, it's all about the spooky prints. I came across this pumpkin-themed fidget print while browsing MakerWorld, and it was originally uploaded by a user called @pejdro3D, but has since disappeared from their profile. The exact same model can be found via 3DPmom,
What you are seeing here could be the smallest FPV quadcopter drone on the planet, measuring just 22.3 millimeters. That is comparable to the width of a coin, making the thing really tiny. The challenges in creating such a small drone are incomprehensible, right from aerodynamics to fitting the complex electronics inside a small frame. That's the reason this flying machine ditches the landing gear and shielding.
Nearly a year after Nike and Zellerfeld disrupted the sneaker industry with the release of the Air Max 1000, the world's first fully 3D-printed Nike sneaker, the revolutionary design is back in a fresh colorway that highlights the fusion of cutting-edge technology and design innovation. The Air Max 1000 "Lilac" marks the third global drop of the model and continues to demonstrate how additive manufacturing is reshaping sneaker culture, production, and performance.
Ian Falconer kept thinking about the heaps of discarded plastic fishing nets he saw at Newlyn harbour near his home in Cornwall. I thought it's such a waste', he says. There has to be a better solution than it all going into landfill. Falconer, 52, who studied environmental and mining geology at university, came up with a plan: shredding and cleaning the worn out nets, melting the plastic down and converting it into filament to be used in 3D printing. He then built a micro-factory so that the filament could be made into useful stuff.
Amazon's budget security brand, Blink, announced two new cameras during the company's fall hardware event in New York City: the Blink Mini 2K+ and the Blink Outdoor 2K+. As the names suggest, these cameras sport 2K resolution to pick up more details. But it's the Blink Arc accessory that makes these security cameras more interesting. The Arc can combine two cameras and stitch the feeds together for a complete 180-degree view.
Each piece is crafted using DFM technology, a form of additive 3D printing that eliminates molds - and therefore waste - entirely. Printed directly from digital files, the mesh structures use less material while remaining strong and lightweight. The filament itself is a durable PLA/biopolymer blend that's 100% bio-based and renewable, reinforcing the studio's commitment to sustainability. Because the collection relies on a single material, each pendant is also fully recyclable at the end of its life.
Most adults look back on their childhood earnings and think of pocket money, Christmas gifts or a Saturday job. These days, however, children as young as seven are already fluent in entrepreneurship, running side hustles, talking about profits and losses and razor-sharp in their focus on honing sophisticated business skills. Research from the children's debit card company GoHenry found that two in three young people want to be entrepreneurs when they were older,
Noctua had a couple of other interesting notes on the Framework Desktop's cooling system for people looking to make the system run cooler or quieter. First, Noctua noticed some temperature improvements when adding an 80 mm exhaust fan to the front of the system-this is supported, but it isn't the default cooling configuration-but found that the extra noise it added was disproportionate to the cooling benefit it provided.
Merve Öztemel is an independent 3D designer and sculptor known for creating stunning and elegant 3D-printed headpieces. Her designs are deeply inspired by mythology and philosophy, reflecting complex themes such as interconnectedness and transformation. One headpiece draws from the concept of "Dependent Origination," symbolizing a universe where everything is connected and constantly evolving. Another design channels the icy beauty and mysterious nature of Yuki-onna, expressed through a striking black crown that merges melancholy with modern elegance.
Bambu Lab has officially announced its latest H2S model, and I've been lucky enough to get my hands on an early review sample of the full laser combo. After just a few days of use, I'm pretty impressed with this 3-in-1 machine, which will no doubt sit comfortably in our guide to the best 3D printers for professionals and hobbyists with a more flexible budget.
The 3D printed 1984 Apple Macintosh empty shell is powered by the MacOS-enabled Raspberry Pi 3B+ inside. It is a brainchild of Quinn Nelson, who runs the YouTube channel Snazzy Labs. The modernized 3D case is something that you can also build yourself. Nelson has provided DIY files for the same on MakerWorld, if you are interested. Designer: Snazzy Labs
Those tedious email exchanges and endless Zoom calls don't have to be boring. Thanks to Dirk McGirk, every work task can double as a mini cocktail party-just don't get too dishy. The designer was inspired by a font resembling tiny cubes of Swiss to create a "mechanical cheese board," a collection of 104 keycaps shaped like small bites of fromage, complete with knives, a bottle of wine, jam, and even a tiny mouse.
You must RSVP/purchase tickets through the Ace Makerspace website: 3D Printing Night and Certification - Ace Makerspace Bring your projects and designs to troubleshoot and show n' tell with folks who are also on 3D printing adventures. This hands-on workshop covers a wide range of learning opportunities including certification training, overview of how 3D printers work, finding and designing objects to print (STL files), and an opportunity to print your own object.
It's almost time to say goodbye to summer and get prepped for back-to-school season, and if you're enrolling in a creative course - then I've found some top deals on essential tech to help you with any DIY projects, including some of the best 3D printers as well as the best 3D scanners.
