Open source modeling tool written in Haskell, or, “Clobbering programming problems with gigantic mathematical hammers”
ImplicitCAD is a new, open source, programmatic modeling tool that is similar to projects like OpenSCAD and OpenJsCAD. The author, Christopher Olah, first told me about it at a party last year and now it’s ready for people to start using it!
I asked Chris some questions about his efforts: (more…)
The first operation of its kind.
An 83-year-old’s lower jaw was completely replaced with a 3D printed titanium substitute due to a chronic bone infection. The operation occurred in June, but has only recently been publicized.
The doctors chose this approach because they believed traditional reconstructive surgery was too risky considering her age. The operation to attach the new jawbone took only four hours, one-fifth the time of the traditional method. The time savings is due to the fact that the 3D printed jaw fit the patient perfectly. The woman went home after four days.
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Another 3D printing technology goes open source.
Open source and low cost plastic extrusion 3D printers have become so common they don’t even seem exciting anymore. There are even low cost UV resin printers and powder/adhesive printers around if you look. But laser sintering has remained the domain of high-end commercial printers.
This project Swarthmore College engineering student Andreas Bastian is an important step towards making laser sintering machines accessible. It uses a relatively low-powered laser to fuse a wax powder. These models can then be made into metal via traditional lost-wax casting. It’s not quite a direct-to-metal laser sinter printer, but its a step closer.
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Digital Art Zone now offering free downloads
It can be pretty costly to set yourself up with 3d modelling software, particularly when you’re after the good stuff.
So you can imagine the buzz that’s followed DAZ 3D’s recent release of three of their major titles as free downloads for all to enjoy.
Modelling human figures? DAZ Studio Pro will sort you out.
Landscapes and environmental animations? Bryce 7 Pro has it covered.
And the one that has us talking here at Ponoko… 3D models both for rendering/animation and ready to export as .stl files? Hexagon does this and more.
To purchase this software suite from the Digital Art Zone would once have left you on the nasty side of $800, but for a limited time full version downloads are completely free.
Now all that’s left is to fire up your imagination…
The Laser Cutter Roundup — a weekly dose of laser-cut love: #65
Hey, Sam here,back collecting the post from The Laser Cutter.
Above is The Exploded Eye as Quoted from flickr:
Architect postgraduate Marina Karamali has exploded the human eye in her spacial exploration of the human anatomy.
Courtesy of LaserCut WORKS.
After the jump, rockets, a smokehouse, a tire, and a lamp… (more…)
Arkitypo: a 3D printed typographic exhibition
Arkitypo is an exploration of typographic history. From A to Z, each letter features a 3D printed letter specimen of a unique typeface that portrays a particular trait. The exhibition was created by London based design studio Johnson Banks in collaboration with Ravensbourne University. Video and more photos after the jump…
3D printing across the USA.
Bilal Ghalib and Alex Hornstein are currently driving across the country in a Prius with two 3D printers in their trunk for a project they call “Pocket Factory.” They are printing products to sell in various cities along the way as an experiment to try starting a business based on accessible 3D printing technology.
You can see their route on the map below or read about it on the Pocket Factory site.
Via psfk
Recreating the classic Goldfinger scene with a slightly different ending.
This is perhaps the clearest indication of how easily available laser cutters are these days. They are now being used to recreate classic movie scenes for a youtube video. I’m just surprised no one did it earlier.
In this video, Martin Raynsford cut James Bond in half with a laser like in Goldfinger (it’s an alternate ending). The resemblance to Bond is uncanny.
Via Hacked Gadgets
A laser-cut delta robot that can draw better than I can
Aaron Fan is a robotics student at Georgia Tech. Over the past few months he has been regularly updating his website with details of his current project: Pythagoras the drawing robot. He covers a lot of ground, from the mathematics to the coding and hardware design.
I love this project because it ticks all my boxes: the parts are laser cut, the design is open source and well-documented, and the finished machine is equal parts ingenious and pointless. Check out this post for an overview of the project, or take a look after the break for video of the bot in action and examples of what it can draw. (more…)
Easy model viewing on the go
If you do any 3D printing work, you’re probably familiar with MeshLab. It’s a great tool for fixing models, skinning point clouds, and all sorts of interesting stuff. But did you know that there’s been a version of MeshLab for iOS since September?
It doesn’t have the editing capabilities of the desktop software, but it’s a great tool for viewing and presenting 3D models on the go.
You can import files using iTunes or email, but the best way is to use the Dropbox integration feature: (more…)
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