3D printing is an excellent hobby, but we all get sick of churning out the same old stuff after a while. You can only print so many random ornaments! That’s why we’ve curated a list of designs that will actually spruce up your daily routine. Whether it’s around the house or on the move, these gadgets are sure to please, and even make for great gifts. Plus, we’ve added five bonus things to 3D print at the end that are just, really, really cool. 1. Under-Desk Drawer Maybe I picked this 3D print because I’m writing this article from a particularly cluttered desk – who knows? What I can tell you ..read more

Hold on to your entrepreneur hats! ? There’s a lot of hype around 3D printing right now, and it’s not just talk – the feats this technology is pulling off are turning heads. As each day brings new possibilities, the nimble-minded side hustler is sitting on a goldmine of opportunities. But before you pour your life savings into a 3D printer, let’s talk numbers. An entry-level unit will have you parting with anywhere between £250-£800. And if you’re eyeing the big leagues, you’re looking at a price tag that could soar above £5,000. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg – think materials, mainte ..read more

3D printing is unstoppable. The technology has been booming over the past decade, is used across industries and it is sure to make your company more agile.  3D printing enables you to print parts when you need them so you don’t have to worry about storing them long term. It eliminates the need to look for resources from different parts of the world and is used in marketing by big firms. Brands such as Coca-Cola, VW, Nokia, Belvita and DVV are great examples illustrating how additive manufacturing benefits the marketing sector with creative out-of-the-box solutions. Nokia gave their custom ..read more

3D printing or additive manufacturing took the world by storm and invaded several fields, in  both business and pleasure. Here is a complete guide to the merging of 3D printing technology into everyday life. You will find the tools and methods used by this technology to improve your business or for your personal use.  So, keep reading! Designs Ideas 3D printing is becoming mainstream, especially for the creativity involved in the process. There are a host of design ideas to try on a 3D printer. The options are limitless. Below is a list of the most creative design ideas you can try ..read more

As a printing technique it’s been around since the 1980s, but 3D Printing is getting increasingly common because of its numerous benefits. Factors like customizability, incentives and planning are what can decide the outcome of your marketing campaign. There are several instances where 3D printing made campaigns go viral for big firms like Coca Cola and Nokia. The 3D printing market is getting increasingly valuable and the technology is suitable and profitable for businesses, both small and large. Moreover, brands are getting interested in 3D printing because of its cost-effective and speedy a ..read more

Visual marketing is more important than ever. It is highly effective in generating leads, increasing sales and boosting website traffic. Think about the posts that catch your attention. I bet they are the ones with images or videos right? Visual marketing uses photos, videography and audio to communicate with an audience. The 3D printing revolution means visual marketing has taken on a more tangible role where you can display prototypes of upcoming projects. 3D printing has experienced sharp growth due to several business advantages including low cost and printing prototypes, as and when requi ..read more

Running a business is already complicated, but the pandemic made it even more challenging. Read on to find out the history of 3D scanning and how it can help your business move forward.  The first 3D scanning technology was created in the 1960s. Initially, its uses were limited and it was often dismissed  in real-life applications. However, technology has evolved and 3D scanning is here to stay. 3D scanning is a process that allows us to analyse objects and collect relevant data. The data enables us to recreate the objects virtually. 3D scanning technology has gained popularity in n ..read more

A team at the Imperial College London have been working on a revolutionary new 3D printed face mask. It is a fascinating development for the world of 3D scanning and 3D printing. Initially, the team were designing bespoke face masks for patients suffering from sleep apnea. Since the pandemic has started in 2020, they have used this technology to help fight the Covid-19 outbreak. The team 3D scan the patients face, using a 3D scanning app. This scan is extremely accurate due to the number of data points collected. The data is taken from the 3D scan to print a 3D model. It is easy for anyone to ..read more

A family-run 3D print and scanning company have found themselves having to adapt to the new challenges faced by the UK manufacturing and engineering industry. However, This has not stopped Surface Scan attracting new business and thriving throughout the current global pandemic. Angela and Daniel Carson set up Surface Scan at the start of 2020 and have hit the ground running. They have collaborated with a number of design engineers and manufacturers nationwide on both single prototypes and batch production projects. Surface Scan is the one-stop shop for engineers as they provide a “start-to- fi ..read more

You want to create a 3D scan, but you don’t have a professional scanner. Investing £1000’s in a 3D scanner is not really an option. You can’t splash out and hire a professional, but you want the item 3D scanned? The smartphone that you carry around in your pocket every day could help you 3D scan your model. Better still; you can use a free app! So the answer is yes you can 3d scan with your phone!!! What is a 3D Scan? There are two types of 3D scan: structured light 3D scanning and photogrammetry 3D scanning. Most 3D scanning apps use the photogrammetry method. The photogrammetry method is whe ..read more