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Desktop or Educational 3D Printers- new ProJet 1000 & 1500

date May 3, 2012 comments Comments are closed

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Projet 1500 3d pinter 3D Systems new ProJet 1000 and ProJet 1500 3D Printer range ticks a lot of the boxes normally associated with higher end (more expensive) machines.  This new level of 3D Printers will be very popular among small design firms and the growing educational market with features such as durable parts that are tough enough for testing fit and function, and accurate enough to test snap fit applications.  Both the ProJet 1000 and ProJet 1500 offer smooth surfaced parts and excellent high resolution detail with a minimum feature size of 0.254mm and minimum vertical wall thickness of 0.64mm

For a data sheet or video of the ProJet 1000 or ProJet 1500 in action visit www.rapid3d.com.au 

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Stop motion with 3D printing

date December 10, 2011 comments Comments { 92 }
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This is a great video of some behind the scenes action of the making of a stop motion video on responsible farming. The interesting angle is this video was commissioned by a chain of Mexican restaurants in the USA. It could just be me but it seems kind of weird that a restaurant would put so much effort behind a video promoting responsible farming but I guess promoting that your ingredients come from happy animals is a worth while cause.

The video shows how using the latest in 3D printing and high tech motion controlled camera’s made the stop motion process much faster than using traditional manual process. It’s a great behind the scenes look and well worth a watch.

The finished product can be seen below:

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Why I Love My 3D Printer

date May 5, 2011 comments Comments { 2 }

This is a great video to learn the absolute basics of 3D printing and rapid prototyping as explained by a child. All be it a, bit of a sales pitch.

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Future of Rapid Prototyping

date May 3, 2011 comments Comments { 110 }

Scott Summit introduces students to the world of rapid prototyping

Scott Summits talks with students about the current and future state of rapid prototyping.  Scott discusses all the individual elements of rapid prototyping process from 3D scanning to parametric modeling and 3D printing. Scott also points out that not all of these technologies have to be expensive and shows both ends of the scale, from a $2000 open source FDM rapid prototyping machine to an $800,000 SLM rapid prototyping machine.

 

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Pixar’s 3D printed Zoetrope

date April 3, 2011 comments Comments { 83 }

A zoetropes were invented a long long time ago, like 180 AD, and we’re one of the first devices to produce an animation from static pictures. A basic zoetrope consists of a Continue Reading →

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Thingiverse – Download STL Models for 3D Printing

date March 29, 2011 comments Comments { 75 }

download STL modlesThingiverse is an online community focused on sharing ideas and digital designs. The website is a creation of  Hackers and Educators Zach Hoeken and Bre Pettis from Makerbot Industries. The premise of the site is that members make a profile and upload their own original designs for other members to download and make themselves.

The Thingiverse community isn’t only geared towards 3D Printing but incorporates many other personal manufacturing technologies such as Laser Cutters, Plotters, Hand Tools and many, many more.

MakerBot Industries & Thingiverse

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3D printed flute

date January 17, 2011 comments Comments { 76 }

Band Camp is going hi tech these days!! Amit Zoran from the MIT Media Lab printed a working flute! Yes thats correct, a fully functional working instrument. Zoran printed it on Object Connex500 3D printer in four pieces which took approximately 15 hours to print.  The design of the flute is based on a traditional flute with the addition of a few extra features and functions.

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Introduceing the Rapchick – RapMan’s sister

date December 8, 2010 comments Comments { 89 }

BFB has just released a new version of the Rapman at the 2010 Euromould exhibition. Dubbed the Rapchick, its a tweaked up version of the Rapman 3.1 with pink accents and custom branding. Continue Reading →

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Ultimaker – Makerbots Dutch Cousin?

date December 3, 2010 comments Comments { 394 }

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What do you get when you cross a makerbot with a BFB Rapman??  The Ultimaker! Continue Reading →

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3D Printers In Education

date October 20, 2010 comments Comments { 158 }

UPDATE 15/05/2012: 3D Systems have just released two new models of ProJet 3D Printers which are perfect for the classroom. More information on the new ProJet1000 and ProJet1500 3D printers.

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With Technology growing at an increasing rate, it is now more important than ever to be teaching the students of today about the technologies of tomorrow. Until now this has been an extremely expensive exercise for High Schools, Tafes and Universities. Now with the development of affordable 3D printing system students are able to gain access to equipment that only a year or two ago would have been worth between $20,000 to $100,000 AUD.

The new 3D printing systems can be used for a number of studies from teaching Electronics and Robotics to Engineering and Design. Schools running the VCE subject Visual Communication and Design are now not only able to teach their students Design and 3D modelling through such programs as Google Sketch Up, but they can now manufacture the student’s designs in the class room with the aid of a 3D printer.

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