Print a Thing blog
The goal of the Print a Thing blog is to highlight what is relevant to the customers we serve. You can expect to see the following in our blog: customer stories, information on how 3D printing can change how products are manufactured, touching on stories where 3D printing improved someone’s world , etc. Since we serve creative minded people, we will try to share with you interesting material from around the world. Nobody has a monopoly on good ideas. We love feedback and if you have any ideas of what you would like us to write about, please let us know.
3D Printing Unlocks the All-in-One Robot
We talk a lot in this blog about the ways in which 3D printing is bringing concepts to life that would have once been considered the stuff of science fiction and while there are plenty of other tantalizing topics to talk about in the field of 3D printing, we simply couldn’t pass this one up.[…]
Does the Future of Food Lie in 3D Printing?
When I was a child one of my favorite television shows was The Jetsons. It’s 1980s revival was smack in the middle of my formative years and I would hum along as George Jetson dropped his family off at their chosen destinations for the day on his way to work. The Jetsons were our prognostications[…]
3D printing is expanding the boundaries of what is possible in space
3D printing is cutting edge technology, that’s one of the reasons we love it. But even those of who live in this industry every single day are constantly amazed at everything this technology is capable of accomplishing. For example, as amazing as this technology is, it’s even more fantastic when you realize one firm is[…]
Ready for a 3D printing horror story?
Halloween is still seven months away but here’s a scary story for those of us in the 3D printing industry. New research from a team at the University of California at Irvine, has discovered that it is possible to recreate a 3D printed model solely by making an audio recording of the machine during the[…]
Is 3D Printing Becoming Child’s Play?
Raise your hand if you had the Play-Doh Fun Factory in the 1980s. Yes, we were the lucky ones. Why with that one simple toy you could press, mold, create and even build your own toys. The fun factory offered limitless potential and as long as mom and dad kept resupplying you with fresh tubs[…]
See how your 3D Printer is Helping Grow the Board Game Industry
With all the digital innovations taking our lives by storm, it’s good to know there’s still some fun out there that doesn’t require a picture screen. Board games are bigger than ever and we’re not talking about the old classics like Battleship, Sorry and Risk. Those games are as outdated as the prices in Monopoly. Though we[…]
3D Printing Across the World and Beyond
3D printing technology is creating new solutions for people all across our world – and a recent contest shows it’s even expanding options beyond the earth as well. The Ice House, created by SEArch/Clouds Architecture Office, is a 3D printed shell design for a building that would enable researchers to work safely on Mars. The[…]
Kayak is Expanding our Opinion of What’s Possible with 3D Printing
At Print a Thing we always say “What would you like to make today?” because we firmly believe that anything is possible with 3D printing and that this technology can take your dreams to a whole other level. Jim, at Grass Roots Engineering, is taking that idea one step further by using 3D printing to literally transport[…]
3D Printing Brings You the Best Gear for Your Games in a Galaxy Far, Far Away
The Star Wars: X-Wing Miniatures Game from Fantasy Flight Games is taking the galaxy by storm. Whether you command the noble Rebellion, the evil Empire or slink around the table with Scum and Villainy, this game is delighting gamers everywhere. To compete for control of the galaxy you need the beautiful miniatures created by Fantasy[…]
Is Your Desktop Complete Without a 3D Printer?
What’s on your desk when you come to the office every day? A computer? Writing tools? Pictures of loved ones? What about a 3D printer? Those first couple of items adorn the desks of most professionals, no matter what field they are in. And you’ll see the same tools o the desks of engineers[…]