TIS Weekly (#121): Print Your Own
[October 1st, 2017]
Hello October! From Nature to 3D-Print! Let’s dive into 3D-printers and the kinds of ‘ink’ they use, because they can print far more than plastic. We’re also going to take a look at some items that you cannot believe have been made with a 3D-printer. Sit down and enjoy the show!
Theme | 3D-PRINT
3D-Printing: 101
Benjamin Heckendorn (a.k.a Ben Heck) takes you through some of the basics of 3D-printing. He answers all the (technical) questions you might have about the printers and its parts, where to find existing designs to print and how to create your own designs.
Theme | 3D-PRINT
Why not print a car?
Divergent is a company that works on sustainable automotive manufacturing. They have create the world’s first super car with 3D-printing! Producing cars this way cuts down the environmental impact of manufacturing cars by 67 percent!
Theme | 3D-PRINT
Why not print an arm?
A year ago we talked with software engineer Genta Kondo at Border Sessions Festival. He is the co-founder of Exiii, a company that aims to make prosthetic arms affordable by using 3D-printing. Best thing? They have made their designs open-source!
TIS Picks | NATURE
5 Top Nature videos
Nature month was very hearthening; it showed how initiatives from around the globe are trying to tackle climate change and restore nature. Here’s five videos that we recommend watching in full.
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Interested in more 3D-Print newsletters?
- A Final Look At 3D-Print
- The WOW-Factor In 3D-Print & Tech At The Amsterdam Dance Event
- What Kind Of Ink Does A 3D-Printer Use?
- TIS Picks — The 5 Best Videos On 3D-Printing
