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The article details the creation of an audio-reactive LED display inspired by the phyllotaxis pattern in nature, using coding, 3D printing, and electronics to build a physical art piece.
A tweet describes a real-time tool for converting PLY files into customizable 3D printable models with assembly instructions, facilitating DIY model creation.
An afternoon event where AI is used to design jewelry, which is then 3D printed and a commercial ad is created, showcasing the integration of creativity, production, and marketing.
This article discusses a novel 3D printing technique called necroprinting, which uses biotic materials as the nozzle. It explores the potential applications and implications of leveraging biological components in additive manufacturing.
Five frontier AIs competed to design and 3D-print the strongest bridge using 500g of plastic, with Claude Opus 5.5's design holding about 130 lb, nearly five times the load of the runner-up.
Factorio developers detail the creation of physical 3D-printable models of in-game entities, initiated by a playtesting event and refined through prototyping with Prusa Research.
The user experimented with running Qwen 27B and Qwen Image 2.1 on local GPUs to generate 3D models and renders for printing, using tools like CADQuery and ComfyUI, and plans future projects for creating models from photos.
A review of the Bambu P2S Combo 3D printer, praising its multicolor printing with AMS, easy nozzle swapping, and overall value for hobbyists.
VAULT is a 3D printable storage solution based on gridfinity, designed for woodworking and makerlab applications, offering infinite expandability.
Infinomni is a product that transforms drawings into interactive 3D models, allowing users to play with them in a virtual environment and 3D print physical versions.
A user presents a fully 3D printed dual cooling cube for NVIDIA GB10, featuring Noctua fans and a PWM controller, intended for thermal testing.
Elegoo's Centauri Carbon 2 Combo 3D printer is on sale for $369, nearly $100 off, making it an affordable option for beginners. The article also highlights other tech deals on speakers, Nintendo accessories, and charging stations.
An experiment with coding agents using CadQuery and OpenSCAD revealed that visual renders and tool status reports missed critical CAD defects, which were only caught by numerical checks like volume measurements.
Scientists propose using bioengineered yeast and gelatin to 3D print structures on Mars, creating a lightweight material with concrete-like strength and lower energy demands for construction.
A controlled benchmark compares CadQuery and OpenSCAD for AI agents to generate functional 3D-printable parts, revealing similar capability but differences in failure modes and tool-specific advantages.
Nori Robotics is producing 3D-printed humanoid robots for $1,688 per unit, with current output of 2-3 robots daily and a goal to scale to 400 per month.
Apple announced its first foldable phone, Duo, at the Surprise and Shine event, featuring a hinge designed and built using AI algorithms and 3D printing for enhanced durability.
Elon Musk notes that 3D printing is useful for prototyping and integrating complex flow paths into components, but he does not recommend it for volume manufacturing because it is too slow and expensive.
Researchers from Washington State University used AI to optimize 3D printing of the high-performance metal alloy GRCop-42, making it accessible with commercial equipment. The work was published in AAAI proceedings and won an Innovative Deployed Application Award.
A hobbyist builds a portable wide-screen electromechanical TV called the Scanwheel, using a 3D-printed drum and Raspberry Pi Pico to achieve a 4K by 20 resolution, inspired by early television technology like Nipkow disks.