Best 3D Printer, MakerGear M2 Desktop 3D Printer

MakerGear M2 Desktop 3D Printer : Fast, Sleek and Beautiful!! Technical specifications include: Black Powder-Coated Rigid Steel Frame CNC Machined Black Anodized-Aluminum Axes Mounts Precision X & Y Linear Rails Precision Ground and Polished Steel Shafting 4-Start Lead Screw with Integrated NEMA 17 Stepper Assembled...

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Bed leveling for 3D Printer ULTIMAKER 2 EXTENDED+

Bed leveling As explained in the Get Started section the first layer of a print is very important. Therefore regular bed leveling is advised. Always re-level the build plate when you notice that the plastic is not equally placed on the glass plate. After transportation of your Ultimaker 2 Extended+, it is also advised to re-level...

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Unpacking the Afinia H800 3D Printer

The Afinia H800 3D Printer weighs over 40 pounds and should be team-lifted! Remove the power cord and 4 perf boards from the top foam piece. Remove top foam from the box. Lift the foam ring from around the printer. With two people, carefully lift the Printer from the box. Lift the foam sheet below the printer and remove the Accessory...

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Practical Tips for Creating 3D Models for 3D Printing

3D modeling has become a sought after activity by many 3D printing enthusiasts. Used across many industries, 3D modeling opens new opportunities. But modeling for 3D printing can be confusing. All 3D modelers use different modeling approaches, software, materials, printers, and it is normal to feel lost when attempting to create a perfect...

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HD2x Airwolf 3D Printer, 5 Steps to 3D Printing

Now that we have installed the software, this section will cover the main steps to printing. 1. DESIGN OR DOWNLOAD 3D MODEL: When doing this, Keep in mind the printing orientation and the printing material(s) that you are going to use. PROGRAMS: Sketchup, Solidworks, Rhinoceros, etc. WEBSITES FOR 3D MODEL DOWNLOAD: Thingiverse, GrabCad FILE...

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Area learning in Google Tango

Google Tango is finally here and it promises to change the world we live in, or at least map it. It’s the 3D scanning project to end all 3D scanning projects, as potentially every single phone on the planet could contribute to a Google Maps so advanced it knows how big your sofa is. More details are coming out about this incredible...

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A 3D Printer Made This Building - And People Actually Work There

Dubai says it has completed the world's first 3D-printed office building. While other construction projects have at least partly relied on 3D printers, the Dubai government says this entire building is printer-made, even the furnishings and interior designs. And it's not just for show: The office is supposed to be a functional workspace,...

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This simple 3D printer is the one you might actually want for your home

Most 3D printers on the market, with their sharp, shiny innards exposed, look like they could put your eye out if you make one wrong move. Compared to those clunky, industrial-looking competitors, the Glowforge — a device that uses lasers to slice through materials and create objects of your design — is the Easy Bake Oven of 3D printers. The...

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FELIXprinters Forms Partnership with Dubai-Based 3D Printer Reseller East Gate Global

Netherlands-based 3D printer manufacturer FELIXprinters announced today that they are forming a new partnership with East Gate Global, a 3D printer reseller based in Dubai. As part of the partnership agreement, East Gate Global will offer local support and distribution services for FELIXprinters in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and...

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