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Model of the Week: SpaceX Falcon Heavy [Go For Launch!]
On Tuesday, February 6th, SpaceX elbowed history in the neck bone with the test launch of Falcon Heavy, the most powerful rocket ever launched. At an estimated cost of 90 million (150 million at most)...
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Model of The Week: “Old Barrel” Retro Motorcycle [6 Cylinders of Steampunk...
Yeah, I hear ya. *sips coffee* I use to chisel gears and form motorcycle fairings from raw metal with the delicate jawbone of water shrew… by which I mean, I’ve never actually done that, but have worn...
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Rhino 6 Launches with Grasshopper Fully Baked In (+ Other New Features)
While not the preferred CAD tool of choice for every designer and engineer, there’s no denying that Rhino is here to stay. For those that do use it, the NURBS-based modeling program is well-loved for...
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Model of the Week: Reusable, Modular Planter Mold [ Plant Love!]
#896 on the list of things you’ve never thought about? What type of planter you plant your toe roots in if you were a chubby little succulent. Let me answer that question for you. Because they’re the...
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Crystallon Is a Free 3D Lattice Designer for Rhino and Grasshopper
Crystallon is a new feature for Rhino3D / Grasshopper CAD design that automatically generates lattice structures. Lattices are a critical component for the future of 3D printing. Why? Because they...
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PolyPort Is The 3D Asset Protection You’ve Been Waiting For
When we last looked at PolyPort (formerly D3CRYPT3D), they were just buttoning up their shiny start-up pants, but already dropping jaws with their approach to 3D asset protection. They ended up winning...
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New SolidWorks Certification Exams to Include Additive Manufacturing
SolidWorks unveiled two new certification exams at SolidWorks World 2018, which celebrated 20 years since their certification program began back in 1998. At the 16-year mark, the program only certified...
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Model of the Week: 3D Printed Thirst Zapper Nerf Gun [“Vaporizes thirst!”]
My kiddos are all about the Nerf Guns–there are so many Nerf guns the Nerf guns have Nerf guns. Well, now I have an example of why we don’t need any more Nerf guns–we can just MAKE THEM. Oh, I know....
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3D Scan and Print Objects with the Qlone Mobile App
Mobile devices are, more and more, integrating 3D capabilities. There’s 3D modeling, of course, but also social integration, interactive home models, smartphones as 3D printers and 3D scanning (all the...
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Onshape Hadoukens PDM in the Skull, Announces Data Management 2.0
Fasten your eye-buckles kiddos. Now, you know Onshape kicked off the year announcing Parametric Modeling 2.0. They got a two-for-one deal on 2.0 names apparently, announcing today Data Management 2.0....
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Model of the Week: Alien Head Shower Head [Get Out of the Room!]
Oh , look at you! You are just A DARLING. Your glistening, acidic alien skin… Ohh! You’re yawning. CUTE. A yet you just burst from the belly of my dog. Gonna have to clean the carpet… a few times. Bad...
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San Pablo Build in Cities: Skylines As Future of 3D Product Design? Could Be.
You know, some think video games are a glimpse into the future of 3D product design and engineering. Just keep that in mind as you see what YouTube user Gilbert Roy Alva uses Cities: Skylines, a 3D...
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The Incredible MagicaVoxel 3D Modeling Tool
Image: Yannick Castaing Need an introductory 3D modeling tool? MagicaVoxel is what you need. MagicaVoxel is a free, open source software package that provides simple, yet surprisingly powerful 3D...
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Model of the Week: Kid-Size Predator Mask [I Ain’t Got Time To Bleed!]
I know you’ve all see Predator. What? You’ve not seen the 1987 sci-fi horror flick starring Arnold Schwarzenegger? Push your computer off the desk and go and watch it NOW. You’re welcome for learning...
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Model of the Week: Bathtub Boat [Arrrrrr, Matey!]
How many boats does one need? WRONG QUESTION. How many boats can you 3D print, stick in your mouth, and say ‘Bathtub Boat’. Me? 27. But they were small boats and I choked when I realize one could come...
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Model of the Week: Half-Penny Skateboard [SK8 or DIE!]
What’s better than one full penny skateboard? TWO half penny skateboards. Add a bag of chips and Paul’s Boutique on loop and you’ve got yourself the makings of a rambunctious night out on the town. But...
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Model of the Week: 3D Printed Echo Dot Holder [Alexa! Hold My Echo!]
“I’m sorry, I have no hands to hold your Echo.” Alexa, you’re five kinds of useless. “Ordering a 5 foot USB cable via Prime.” Gahhhhh! There are all sorts of Amazon Echo holders and stands and such,...
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Model of the Week: Giant LEGO Bulldozer [Track Forward, Boom Down!]
Ever since we saw Matt Denton’s LEGO Technic Go-kart, we’ve been keeping an eye on his YouTube channel for what’s next. He’s gone through phases of small hexapods, large hexapods, animatronics, Arduino...
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Model of the Week: Rock Climbing Holds [Climb ON!]
There are a lot of reasons you might want to mouth-grapple bark lumps to climb up a tree–jowl toning, neck muscle fortitude, the look of horror and genuine concern on your gardener’s face–but there’s...
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Model of the Week: Lattice Storage Box [For Yo’ Schtuff!]
Just look at that desk. Where are you going to put all of those dismantled 1990’s sit-com action figure parts? Jennifer Aniston would be ashamed. I know what you’re thinking though–No ordinary storage...
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