A simple smile can brighten a person’s day and transform the world around them in a positive way. Mother Teresa once said, “We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.” Although it may seem like a small act, it affects others in more ways than one. Researchers have found that…
It’s almost Valentine’s Day which means that you’re thinking about the perfect gift to give your loved one. Why not 3D print a beautiful flower lamp that’ll shine a light and keep you in their thoughts every day? Andrew Reynolds, a freelance 3D modeler and an undergraduate at Marywood University, designed a beautiful Radiant Blossom…
SO MANY USES, ONLY ONE PRINTED PIECE. Carabiners: The lightweight, connects-everything tool has finally made its way onto the 3D platform. Thank Spyder3DWorld’s contributing designer WALTER for his sensational one-piece tool. [ click on thumbs to view full images ] The most intricate detail about this design is that unlike other carabiners which call for…
Welcome to the Community! Now, Let’s Raise Your Profile. COMMUNITY PROFILE ARTIST PROFILE MAKER CLUB PROFILE Now that you have registered as a member of Spyder 3D World, it’s time to spruce up your profile and introduce yourself to the community. First things first: let’s add a little window dressing to your Spyder 3D World…
Niki Werkheiser, the International Space Station 3-D printer project manager at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, discusses the on-orbit set-up and first test run of the International Space Station’s 3-D Printer. Video Credit: NASA Think 3D printing is an emerging field? Think again. NASA has been a player in additive manufacturing aka…
Wonder what talented, tech-savvy teens are doing these days? Ask Jane Yarnell. In a short period of time, this 13-year-old’s electric skill for 3D printing has skyrocketed her, and her Maker Club, to new heights. So far she has flown past the fundamentals into serious, advanced exploration of the use of 3D printing – let’s…
James Alday Turns 3D Prints into Art James has also experimented with finishing techniques, and now these techniques are the hallmark of his work. He’s found that ABS is easily sandable but more difficult to get quality prints. PLA is easy to print with but more difficult to sand and finish. He uses…
One of the coolest parts of the 3D community is the open source sharing that goes on every day. So it was no surprise when Mark Leonard approached us to share the fiber bridging techniques he perfected after years of trial and error. Mark is a designer for Aztec Scenic Design, an ultra creative design…
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