Tagged: 3D printing

December 4, 2012

The best 3D printed object to date

We have been talking about 3D printing for a while now and have written a few posts on it already here, here and here.

People are printing all kinds of objects at the moment, skin, organs, prostetics, parts for engines etc. etc., but I found the best 3D printed object – a 3D printed transforming robot

3D printed Robot that transforms like an Autobot

A company called Brave Robotics created this remote-controlled car that can transform into a walking robot, and features a Wi-Fi camera, headlights, and the ability to shoot little darts from its arms.

You can check it out below in the video.

The company has done quite a few things in the past and to get to this final product they also have a nice history video for you

@maniac13

March 13, 2012

Shapeways – The 3-D Printed Object Shop

Last month we highlighted the revolutionary move by piratebay to allow the downloading of physical objects via pirated 3D print designs. This time it’s all legal and consumer friendly via the NY start-up shapeways. Shapeways is a shop for 3D objects and an instant route to market for, well, anyone.

In their own words:

“With a growing online community and marketplace, we’re a NY start-up that harnesses 3D printing to help you make, buy and sell anything you want.By providing a platform for our community members to share ideas and gain access to cutting edge technology, we’re bringing personalized production to everyone—whether you’re already designing in 3D or are just looking to buy something completely unique. We print everything on-demand, which means that every order is customized and personalized.

We’re working to democratize creation by making production more accessible, personal, and inspiring.”

Shapeways recently ran a competition for 3-D designs inspired by SIRI and here’s the winner:

Amazing to think you could get hold of this by simply sending it to print..

February 24, 2012

Torrents for physical objects appear on Pirate Bay

While the debate rages on about online anti-piracy laws, the infamous torrent site pirate bay has opened a new category – physibles – for physical objects. Spotted by the brilliant adlab it seems like the next wave of torrenting has already gone physical / digital.

ADLAB – FUTURE: THE PIRATE BAY LOADS UP ON PHYSICAL GOODS

“We believe that the next step in copying will be made from digital form into physical form. It will be physical objects. Or as we decided to call them: Physibles. Data objects that are able (and feasible) to become physical. We believe that things like three dimensional printers, scanners and such are just the first step. We believe that in the nearby future you will print your spare sparts for your vehicles. You will download your sneakers within 20 years.”

Yes you read that right, they reckon you will be able download your shoes illegally. Right now it looks like the current content is a random selection of 3D models, oh, and a battle tank.