Although current technology is still a few years away from Star Trek's Replicator level, that didn't stop us from 3d printing chess pieces for this Star Trek Tri-Dimensional Chess set. We always have the coolest items to play with at our trade shows!
Surprisingly, removing the build is actually the exciting part of the SLS 3d printing process! Not watching it as it builds. Most think watching an SLS while building would be the interesting part of of the process, however because of the way the process builds, there's actually very little to see. Here's a super basic summary [...]
From the 'only because we can' category... Working at a 3d printing company certainly has its privileges! In 2016 I pre-ordered a Star Trek TOS bluetooth communicator as a gift for my husband. Instead of yet again wrapping a piece of paper with a promise, one or our techs got to work and did me [...]
We often receive questions about 3d printing scaled down models that never happen as contacting us first isn't the right starting point, unless a few things are already taken care of! Watch this quick video and/or visit our Sales Models page to learn more. https://youtu.be/jM0ucRIbPV0
When we first saw the headline ‘Chanel, the first mascara brush printed on a 3-D Printer’, our minds flooded with questions. - what process did they use? - what part ‘exactly’ did they 3d print? - why did they decide to 3d print instead of traditional manufacturing methods? Chanel's 3D Printed Le Volume Re'volution Mascara [...]
While watching Marvel's Black Panther film over the weekend, I immediately spotted the unmistakable 3d printed pieces worn by actress Angela Bassett. Before I even left the theater, I was consulting Google to confirm I was right. Not only that, there were many other costume pieces throughout the moving that were able to take advantage [...]
Working in 3d printing since 1996 has allowed us to create some unique pieces and work with interesting people over the years, including the pleasure of teaming up with celebrated Canadian Abenaki artist, Carmen Hathaway. Carmen originally connected with us to share some of her visions and superb quality 3d CAD files. Now we want [...]
This fun new invention could allow you to make a 3d printed Darth Vader pancake, based the concept of 3d printing technology. But, before we get into it I have to start this posting with the following disclaimer... "3D Prototype does not offer custom 3d printed pancakes or sell the printers" (lol) The PancakeBot, uses [...]
As we welcome and wish you a happy and prosperous 2018, we also celebrate our 22nd year of offering 3d printing services, here in Canada! Specializing in servicing industrial design, short run production and functional/durable SLS nylon parts, we welcome the chance to prove why we should be a part of your product development team. [...]
