In the Top 5 edition of this week, we have a number of interesting 3D printing applications. First, we have our exclusive interview with Olaf Diegel, a 3D printed guitar designer. Then we have a 3D-printed water well for a pet, a tutorial on metal processing shops, devices and tools and a video that explains 3D-printed tooth pipes. Finally, discover the Plica-1, a prototype for a portable, foldable, battery-operated 3D printer that can print anywhere. From musical instruments to dental leaders to tools, these videos show the diverse potential of 3D printing! To watch happy as always.
Top 1: Olaf Diegel's guitar designs
Artists have been using 3D printing for several years to create musical instruments. An incredible example is Olaf Diegel, professor of additive manufacturing at Auckland University, who has his own 3D printed guitar company ODD Guitars. He printed over a hundred unique designs and used additive manufacturing technology to create complicated, personalized pieces. Take a look at our exclusive interview with him to discover his story.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8oklnllcu4
Top 2: 3D Print Pet sink
This video from DC set shows how the 3D printing can create a touching, custom element. The Creator 3D printed an aqueous miniature sink with a functioning tap that is modeled according to its sink, from which his cat likes to drink instead of using his shells. He used marble pla and a compact silent pump that designed everything in Fusion 360. Then he covers the sink with an effective epoxy high epoxide and drove it to the Wi-Fi control with an ESP32. One of the sweetest details? A custom button with which his cat activates the water flow! See the full build process here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCSH0-WP8TW
TOP 3: Formlabs for creating metal processing shops, devices and tools
Curious how important it is to produce jigs, devices and tools? Formlabs tells everything! The video researches patterns for watering, tools for finishing and tin formation. Observe why additive production can be an advantageous option for accelerating metal production. Formlabs in particular offer complete SLA and SLS ecosystems with which parts can be created that ensure precision, security and repeatability in production. To experience the advantages, switch on the following video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPrejsetwj8
Top 4: 3D Printed Dental Guides
One of the best aspects of 3D printing is that it enables the creation of customer -specific products. This is particularly useful for the dentist industry, since everyone has a unique tooth price! The 3D printing has many applications in the dentist, including customer -specific surgical guides. These tools help surgeons to determine where they can do cuts during the operation and improve precision and results. In this tooth -tech video, see how a guide works and learn how to create it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pym_aufcw2o
Top 5: 3D printing on the Thames
Do you ever want you could bring and print a 3D printer wherever you want? Well, with the Plica-1 you can! This portable 3D printer is compact and foldable. In addition, it is battery operations so that you can use it without electricity. This “laptop” 3D printer is now a project that is now live on Kickstarter. In order to prove that the printer can really operate everywhere, the company filmed the printer in action in the Thames River in Westminster, London.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcnypnpossy
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