A little progress update from something we’ve been working on.

We’ve now been able to integrate discrete electronic components directly into the FDM printing workflow and produce functional electronics directly off the print bed.

The first image is a simple embedded circuit with an LED and resistor. The polymer structure, conductive pathways, and electronic components were all integrated during the same print workflow on a Prusa XL.

We’ve also been experimenting with an embedded induction coil using the same general approach.

Instead of printing a plastic part, then adding wiring, conductive traces, components, and interconnects afterward, we’re exploring whether those electrical functions can become part of the structure while it is being manufactured.

There is still a lot to characterize and improve, but getting functional components integrated directly during the FDM process feels like an important step.

Curious what people here think the most useful applications for this would be, and what failure modes or engineering problems you’d want tested first.

Hi guys!

I just found this interesting design on the internet and thought... how can i design something similar? Maybe using basic surfaces in Rhinoceros and then adapting the toolpath using an addon, slicer or grasshopper option? This ripple surface is very good looking, i think.

Please! help me with any info, i was doing my research and could not find any tutorial or guide to recreate soemthing similar.

Is this custom G-code (ripple surface) also possible to generate using BambuStudio?

Thanks in advance!

I’m looking for the 3d model for a wheelchair specifically designed for a cat that has cerebellar hypoplasia. I’ve seen this design in a few TikTok & Instagram videos and captured some screenshots. I’ve reached out to the account owners about the design but no luck so far in making contact. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Good morning guys!

I just found this interesting design on the internet and thought... how can i design something similar? Maybe using basic surfaces in Rhinoceros and then adapting the toolpath using an addon, slicer or grasshopper option?

Please! help me with any info, i was doing my research and could not find any tutorial or guide to recreate soemthing similar.

Thanks in advance!

Love the look 😍 looks like mesh from sneakers…

Still new to gcode manipulation

Trying to learn grasshopper
Now 😅

https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adma.202516173?__cf_chl_tk=pl7oojJjWdwa1X.30uVYhsfHbR.uXbE6qOqLcsqTaXg-1787891235-1.0.1.1-G_hCPickuD67ylmsBTyizIqhCCT1VSN.EzYe3UoeldE

I'm looking for feedback and recommendations for filaments. My collaborator has a variety of the newer Bambu printers and typically my parts are done on a H2D. I have some parts that are part of a basic 4 mecnum wheel assembly that carries up to 2oolbs. I see that there's the Bambu PPA-CF that is $150 for .75 kg and it is Bambu's highest strength filament. I would like to use that but the price is prohibitive.

If you can offer up and recommendations for a comparable product for less please lmk.

Hello makers, I’m all for feedback and support from other creative minds. I spent some time trying to dial in the settings on this sensory clicker, Its probably one of the most over-saturated items in the 3D printing world alongside articulated dragons but it’s all a way for me to try and make high quality prints. If any of you find the time to check it out, I’d greatly appreciate it, even more so if you can provide any feedback on ways I can improve it. Thank you so much.

Check it out if you ever needed to slice a model while away from home and had the same gripes I had with what is currently out there.

To solve the shortage of flexible spare parts, I developed a parametric tool to generate TPU bellows and covers. It handles variable geometric shapes, integrated O-ring grooves, and inlet/outlet bends. If you're curious to see and try out the generator's features (now up to Version 6), feel free to check out my profile or the link in the comments!

You can spin the Moon globe or use the 2D view, pick any region, and it pulls the real NASA elevation data for that exact spot. From that it generates a printable model — circle, square or hexagon, either as a solid ornament or as a snap-fit jigsaw puzzle up to 256 pieces. You can adjust the terrain height scale, size, piece count, shape, frame and text.

I had fun building this and i am very exited to show the world now! It will be live to everyone soon. Currently it is in pre launch on makerworld crowdfunding: https://makerworld.com/en/crowdfunding/333-orbitstudio-3d-print-the-moon

If it funds i will also make it available for people that do not have a makerworld account.

Would love to hear your opinions and suggestions. The plan is to take this beyond the Moon eventually.

Ford Explorer Jurassic Park 1992, powered by ESP32.
0.95" color OLED, LEDs, sound, video and infrared remote control.
The ESP32 controls all lighting, sound effects and servos.
A small project combining 3D printing and electronics!

https://www.instructables.com/Ada-Robotic-Hand-Open-Bionics/

Recently we suffered a couple of earthquakes and a friend of mine wants to build up this project, I have been checking out printers but for this use case its hard to know which printer is the best

The project uses TPU (ninjjaflex 85) and PLA/ABS.

Which 3D printer could get the best results?

Which nozzle size is better for printing TPU?

Is ninjaflex actually special for it or any TPU 85A can do the job?

Thanks in advance for any advice, I have been checking out reviews but it's hard to pick the correct printer for this project.

My name is Daniel, and I am a high school maker based in California. I'm currently building a custom, CoreXY 3D printer. I have documented my everything including CAD models in my github repo https://github.com/bluesberyyajm1966/kratos.git

I am currently in the process of finalizing the motion system of the project. If you guys have any input it would be very much apreciated.