3D Printing

Unfortunately my printer is kaput at the moment, it's pretty low on my priority list but I should get round to fixig it at some point.

I have some 10mm acrylic sheet if you've got a fret saw, a drill and a file, probably wouldn't take too long.

It could be the excuse I needed to purchase a pillar drill (and fret saw).

Are the cheap pillar drills from Wickes going to be as shit as I fear is the question.

http://www.economist.com/news/technology-quarterly/21584447-digital-manufacturing-there-lot-hype-around-3d-printing-it-fast

http://www.economist.com/news/technology-quarterly/21584447-digital-manufacturing-there-lot-hype-around-3d-printing-it-fast

'Chinese factory....12m long parts.....in titanium'

Wonder if the night shift fancies knocking out some Ti bike frames?

The Other Art Fair at The Old Truman Brewery next weekend is featuring 3D printing, here's a little video: Modla: 3D Printing at The Other Art Fair - YouTube

I have a few complimentary tickets to the show, drop me a pm if you want one.

Cheers

At the low £££ end of the scale:

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/117421627/the-peachy-printer-the-first-100-3d-printer-and-sc?ref=category

http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2013/oct/10/asda-3d-printing

http://www.antipope.org/charlie/blog-static/2013/11/the-next-revolution-will-not-b.html

http://inhabitat.com/ralf-holleis-unveils-ultralight-custom-track-bike-with-3d-printed-lugs/

Does anyone have any experience of 3D printing?

I have a small and pretty simple design I want made up in plastic. Has anyone ever used any companies in London to design and get built and know whether it is expensive or not. I'm sure I have passed somewhere on clerkenwell rd near Farringdon which does it. There also seems to be so e pretty amazing apps for it online but do you think it's something which can be done with reasonable computer skills but no 3d modelling experience?

moog on here knows about 3d printing

I know it's not as good as merging.

I knew I had seen a thread but when I searched 3d printing nothing came up and no alternative threads where suggested when I put the title in. Therefore you and Velocio should be banned for 2 weeks. Anyway, will have a read.

I don't write the search, I use it.

If you search for "3d printing" it's the first thread.

soniamdisappoint

Does anyone have any experience of 3D printing?

I have a small and pretty simple design I want made up in plastic. Has anyone ever used any companies in London to design and get built and know whether it is expensive or not. I'm sure I have passed somewhere on clerkenwell rd near Farringdon which does it. There also seems to be so e pretty amazing apps for it online but do you think it's something which can be done with reasonable computer skills but no 3d modelling experience?
I can model it for you if you have a 2D drawing. PM me.

I have seen work by Modla may be worth looking at them? www.modla.co.uk

London based

http://reason.com/archives/2014/03/24/the-3d-economy

^ interessant.

I have used Materialise several times - they seem to work out the cheapest for architectural/product modelling. I'd love to start designing and printing more functional stuff though.

I am curious as to why 3d printing of spec frames isn't happening? Even if 3D printing isn't cheap yet there should be room for some profits within the £100 - 300 price range that most half decent frames cost?

I just paid that kind of money for a frame. Not because I can really afford it but because they were the only ones that remotely fitted me. And still, those were only OK, not a great fit. I reckon I could spend over £350 for a 3D printed pair that were modelled and optimised for my rugged good looks.

http://www.cnet.com/uk/news/3d-printing-solves-watery-ketchup-conundrum/

couldn't he just shake it like everyone else

Dame Commander Star (cfsmtbation): 3D printed Titanium saddle - weighs only 72 grams, just 1/2 mm thick - impossible to machine or cast #ComfyBum http://pic.twitter.com/ir7BBek5CQ

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http://pic.twitter.com/ir7BBek5CQ

http://newsoffice.mit.edu/2014/bake-your-own-robot-0530