The other day a colleague of mine came into the office talking about a Doctor he saw on a morning TV show singing the praises of creating 3d printed medical devices and products that could in future be made in space (or possibly on Mars) which got us once again on a rant. While 3d [...]
Let me start off with Happy New Year wishes to all! 2017 actually marks our 21st year offering 3d printing services in Canada! Back in the day, we started with one FDM 3d printer (the extruding kind) using primarily ABS and had to inform potential customers why and how rapid prototyping could benefit there development [...]
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND: the article below we wrote to illustrate 3D printing possibilities and because it's just fun. We do not and cannot make or sell this item. Sorry, we also do not know of anyone who does or could help you. How it would start In order to make this item for [...]
Just when you thought everything had been invented, mood lighting for your toilet! All joking aside, it's actually pretty cool as it can be used as a night-light! "Illumibowl® Motion Activated Toilet Night Light, only $17.99 at Bed Bath and Beyond, Activated Toilet Night Light is motion activated to go on when you walk in [...]
Even though we've been in the 3d printing business for 20 years, I NEVER get tired of hearing how much better our SLS nylon prototypes are than our competition! Last week we received a message from a recent customer that was using a well-known large 3d printing company before finding our services and here's what [...]
Star Trek fans rejoice, as after much anticipation the Bluetooth Star Trek Communicator has arrived! Here's the story... Just before Christmas I pre-ordered the new Star Trek Bluetooth communicator as a gift and needed to wrap something in place (as a photo is kinda lame). Being in the 3d printing business, I approached one of [...]
3D Printed Clothing? Can this really be done? Yes and No. Yes, it can be done, but it will be made from plastic if that's your thing. A lot of thinking, planning and engineering is needed in creating a garment made using 3D printing. You have to think and design like an engineer in order [...]
3D Printing Perfect for Interchangeable Shoe Heel Innovation While visiting a unique Toronto women's shoe store where the heels are interchangeable (yes, the heels can be changed), it occurred to me how fantastic our 3d printing in nylon would have been in this development process as our 3d printed heels could actually be used like [...]
3D Printed Duck Legs, For Real We know better than anyone how fantastic 3d printing can be, however we had to post this as under the title Wackie Wednesday, as we aren’t sure these 3D printed prosthetic duck legs and feet are actually an improvement to what Phillip the Duck was managing with prior. Phillip [...]
ABS 3D Printed Part Each week we speak with customers interested in an ABS 3D printed part. Often what they think they need for an ABS part, is not actually what they really need. It happens frequently enough that we've now included a page on our website to help customers understand what they may actually [...]
