Here’s a Look Back at the best 3D Printers Offered to us by Geeetech in 2017!

We are going to enter the new year 2018 and are still not over the best things that happened in 2017. The 3D Printing industry has innovated a lot in 2017 and we are glad to inform you that it had been the best year with all the amazing things going on in the 3D Printing industry. The 3D Printer itself has undergone a revolution this year trying to make 3D Printing more and more easy for the passionate 3D Printing lovers.

Now a days 3D Printing is becoming more and more affordable also while developing it a specific use and the user is kept in mind. Even if you are a basic consumer with just the idea of 3D printing as a hobby in mind you are able to buy a 3D Printer today, that’s a biggest change 2017 has bought. If you feel like 3D printing would be a tempting endeavour for you then you can easily find yourself in a tight spot because of the different options and prices. You have to do some serious research because although it’s true that 3D printers are now cheaper than ever, that doesn’t mean you don’t have to treat it like a big investment. Before you go hunting for great deals, the first step is deciding what exactly do you need it for, what kind of printing do you intend to make. 3D printers are designed with a certain user in mind and can sometimes address some very specific needs so you’ve got to sit back and think a bit about this aspect carefully before making a decision.

Let’s take a look at how the 3D  printers have evolved in 2017 by Geeetech and are the best printers that are available in the market.

Geeetech E180 Mini 3D printer

A cost-effective 3D Printer designed to be reliable, compact and multifunctional with the aim to make 3D Printing accessible to every age group both beginners and pros. The black colour gives the printer an elegant and classy look. It gives an extraordinary printing experience and has high travelling speed. 3D printing solution is available due to Wi-Fi connectivity via which they could make full use of free 3D models, direct real-time control over your printer and share fantastic designs and prints on EasyPrint 3D App. This App is responsive and user-friendly. Besides, E180 comes with a simple and intuitive full-colour touchscreen which greatly streamlines the whole workflow. Even children can print easily using the Geeetech E180 Mini 3D printer, it allows the children to parts separately and then join them together. You can upgrade the firmware of your printer by the use of the 3D print app. As it is compact and lightweight with strong packaging which ensures the product to be delivered to your place safe and sound and in its best condition.

You can get this printer  @ amazon at a convenient price of $298.00.

 Geeetech wood Duplicator 5 DIY dual extruder 3D Printer

A DIY dual extruder 3D printer by Geeetech is made to be the best companion for you to embark on the fascinating 3D printing journey. The DIY designs that you make on your computer and then print them out give you the ultimate joy when you see the whole print coming out. Even if it looks gentle its excellent features make it outstanding among the competitor products. The dual extruder allows you to print a single object in two different colours.Further simplified and stiffened parts make it a reality to assembly and adjust the whole frame fast and easily. Building the printer step by step will give you an in-depth knowledge of 3D printers. Time-saving and full of the sense of accomplishment. It has a LCD 2004 controller, with which detailed printing status could be clearly presented on the screen. Besides, it is convenient to select 3D models and adjust printing speed, temperature and other parameters via the simple operation flow.

Get this amazing printer at only $289.00 on amazon.com.

Geeetech A30 3D Printer – Bigger is Better

Get introduced to the biggest printer ever which can print life-sized models at the best speed.Apart from its praiseworthy specifications, The Geeetech A30 is equipped with a sturdy frame, strong and wear-resistant which greatly improves the stability of the machine during printing. Besides this, the new printer comes almost fully assembled and all you need do is fix a few screws.

Coming to its appearance, the A30 is embellished with blue strips, making it look solemn and vigorous, an ideal representation of its quality printing performance and good craftsmanship. You can self-assemble the kit and it’s pretty easy and convenient.

The best features include not caring about restarting the whole printing process if the electricity goes you can resume the printing where you had left. It is convenient to use EasyPrint 3D App to control A30. It is a cloud-based social App packed with remote control over your 3D printer, a cloud gallery of free 3D models and a 3D printing community

Get this 3D Printer as a new year’s gift for your loved ones @ $486.00  only here.

Geeetech GiantArm D200 Large volume Cloud-based FDM 3D printer

Enjoy the freedom of printing via your smartphone using the EasyPrint 3D app where you can control all the necessary functionalities required for printing. Thus whenever you are out for a short meeting or party yet you know what your 3D printer is about to do at home. The laser-cut steel frame gives GiantArm D200 a  subtle and attractive look.It is simple to use because of the touchscreen present on the printer itself. the new interface is quite interactive and you can understand it easily. Resuming the printing from where it had stopped is the next better feature of GiantArm D200. The EasyPrint 3D App gives a notification whenever the filament is about to get over, this feature helps you to control the filament usage from your cell phone, ain’t this cool!!

The GiantArm D200 supports various filaments including PLA, flexible PLA, HIPS, ABS etc. thus giving you a wide range of choices for your varied printing needs.

Buy this amazing printer @ amazon at a convenient price of $899.00.

2017 had been great for GEEETECH and 2018 will be the best. Next year we promise to deliver more astounding printers with better quality and more unbelievable features.

 

3D Printing in 2018? Here’s what we can expect for the year to come!

The advancements in 3D printing in the year 2017 have truly amazed us so its safe to say we can expect a lot more in the year to come! Prepare to be blown away and take a look at some of the projects already in process. Here are some of the cool things we can expect in 2018!

Customizable Printing Materials

Almost everything that can be printed in 3D can also be personalized. With the help of 3d printing, doctors and medical experts are already creating bone replacements which are fully customized for each patient. Apart from this, experts are already experimenting with 3D printing using Graphene, a flexible and transparent substance, stronger than steel.

Markforged, a Boston-based company, has just released new Composite 3D printing technology which prints tools and manufacturing parts with incredible strength. Fully functioning metal parts can be printed in under 24 hours with their new Metal X 3D printing system. The tool promises to save money and time, especially for the manufacturing industry.

Nano-Printing

Nano-printing involves the printing of particles invisible to the naked eye. These particles, which are only a few atoms thick, could possibly transform electronics as we know them. These tiny printed particles are currently being tested to produce powerful batteries, and provide further processing power for devices.

Along with this, nano-printing is also in telescopes and microscopes to increase the optic power. According to Nanowerk.com, “these nanosensors can enhance the microscopes’ sensitivity and detection speed by miniaturizing their detection component up to 100 times”.

Smart Robotic Arms

In Belgium, students are in the process of creating a robotic arm which will be able to interpret and translate sign language. The birth of the idea came to be as a result of the small number of sign language translators available in the world.  Thus far, the machine can take text and translate it into fingerspelling. The project still has a long way to go, but could significantly impact the hearing-impaired community.

3D Printing in Nuclear Industry- First 3D printed nuclear reactor fuel part by 2018

Power company Westinghouse plans to be the first to install a 3D printed fuel part in a commercial nuclear reactor by Fall 2018. The current plans are to install a thimble plugging device, made of AM 316L stainless steel and non-AM 304, in a commercial reactor. With support from the U.S Department of Energy, this 3D printing milestone will soon be a reality and it is currently in the process of researching various different additive manufacturing processes.

3D printed steel bridge in Amsterdam

MX3D, a robotic additive manufacturing company based in Amsterdam, is set to complete printing its steel bridge by June, next year. The bridge is already 1/3 complete and has been designed by Joris Laarman and funded by Autodesk.

What distinguishes this technology from traditional 3D printing methods is the application of the ‘printing outside the box’ principle. The printing is done by 6-axis robot arms, which means you are no longer restricted to a square box in which everything takes place.

4D Printing

We were only beginning to wrap our heads around 3D printing and now we hear that 4D printing has arrived to take it further. What is 4D Printing, you ask? It is generally considered a part of 3D printing, however, 4D printed materials will be able to adapt to their environments and transform after they have been constructed. This programmable matter can react to outside factors like environment, head, humidity, etc.

All in all 2018 is sure to bring us a lot of surprises and we can’t wait. And if you still down own a 3D Printing and are afraid of missing out, don’t worry! Just take a look at some of our Best 3D Printers and get printing!

Credits- 3ders.org, 3dprintingstocks.com, oddstuffmagazine.com, hackaday.com, eteknix.com

Take a look at the most amazing 3D Printed Cars in the World!

In the movie Back to the Future there were flying cars and other amazing stuff, today our cars still do stick to the ground, however, when the movie was made, in 1985, most of the materials in modern vehicles didn’t exist.Thus it was a future prediction. No one might have thought that a simple machine like Printer would 3D Print a big object like a car, this too was just an idea then which has come into reality. Thus the saying anything is possible if you are willing to make it possible is 100% true its just that it might take time.3D printing is advancing the automotive industry and making vehicles stronger and lighter.

Below are the most fascinating 3D Printed cars existing in the world:

3D PRINTED BUS: OLLI

Starting with a surprise, this is no 3D printed car but a BUS. Manufactured by Local Motors, it is named as “Olli” and is the most intelligent Bus which uses  IBM Watson’s “Watson Internet of Things for Automotive”. Olli is a driverless electric and a smart Bus.The brain of the 3D printed bus, IBM Watson is a cognitive learning platform that analyzes all sorts of data for Olli. Using natural language recognition, the 3D printed bus will understand and answer passengers’ questions about the bus, technology, or the area.The bus can carry almost 12 people.

Olli is successfully running on the road and is also being purchased.Miami-Dade County in the US is looking into a pilot program in a similar vein and Las Vegas has two  Olli’s already.The 3D Printed Car Manufacturer of Olli is  Local Motors, the 3D Printing Technology is Polyjet.

Strati

Strati was basically created by Local Motors, an open source think tank for mobility, design and engineering. The main reasons behind developing Strati was reducing the number of parts used and investment cost for production.The car was manufactured in just 44 hours, A number of non-3D printed parts feature, such as wheels, battery and the like, but — looking at the picture above — the Strati’s bodywork is obviously 3D printed. It was just a functional concept.

Soulmate

At the 2016 Geneva Motor Show, EDAG exhibited the successor to its Light Cocoon 3D printed car idea. EDAG’s development authorities worked with Bosch architects to make a vehicle that touts progressed systems administration and lightweight outline.Unlike its predecessor, the Soulmate places a strong emphasis on the “internet of things”, glimpsing an interconnection of apps and services accessible from your car that, to be honest, we’re already beginning to see in the likes of BMW’s companion app for its i cars. It looks cool, is lightweight and the structure is 3D printed.

The manufacturer of Soulmate is EDAG, the 3D printing technology being used is SLM (Selective laser melting) , SLS (Selective laser sintering).

Light Cocoon

A German manufacturing company has been experimenting a lot with generative designs and 3D Printing. EDAG in 2015 Light Cocoon in the Geneva Motor Show, it uses lessons learned from nature to inform its design.

Its leaf-like outer skin uses Jack Wolfskin stretchy fabric to cover a topologically optimized 3D printed structure beneath. Lightweight beyond belief, this bodywork measures out at a silly 19 grams per square meter.

GENESIS

The idea behind this 3D printed car is the turtle’s protective shell. Similar to it EDAG introduced the GENESIS  which can grow naturally to a limited size and also can be reduced, this was not possible using man-made tools.Not strictly a car, as much as a conceptual direction. Using the bionic signature of a turtle’s shell for its design, German automotive engineering company EDAG’s GENESIS introduces the notion of musculoskeletal systems to passenger safety in a car.In steps added substance fabricating, taking into consideration complex geometries and a car application for turtle shell-like outlines for traveller cells and so forth. The advantage of such a procedure implies improved structures that perform honourably in crash situations.

LM3D

Local Motors had made a headline in 2014 with the mostly 3D printed Strati, many people called it as a publicity stunt.In any case, after a year the organization lifted the top on the second troublesome collection: the LM3D.

LM’s goal is to consolidate as much of the traditional bill of materials into a single, 3D printed piece. Eventually, 90% of the car could be 3D printed. The collaborative design company is continually testing new types of materials and different blends for additive manufacturing.

Shelby Cobra

Developed by a Ridge National Laboratory , this 3D printed car was printed using  Big Area Additive Manufacturing (BAAM) machine from Cincinnati Incorporated — a 3D printer capable of huge, strong and lightweight composite parts without the need for tooling.Additive manufacturing did allow the researchers while equipping the Shelby Cobra with new tech. The car is loaded with experimental technologies and is a laboratory on its own. The technology used for Shelby Cobra is FDM  and is a functional concept.

Blade

The Blade sure is a looker. Creator Divergent 3D provides a disruptive new approach to car manufacturing, incorporating 3D printed nodes connected by carbon fibre tubing into the chassis.This system results in industrial strength frame that can be assembled in a matter of minutes. Its super-strong, lightweight innards, the Blade boasts better power-to-weight ratio than current Formula 1 racing cars.Their goal is to make any 3D printed car up to 90% lighter in an industry transition they refer to as “car dematerialization”.

Here’s how you can sell your 3D Printed designs online!

Are you really good at 3D printing things? Have some cool designs and ideas that you can’t wait to print out? You’ll be happy to know that your passion for 3D printing could make you some extra money online!

Thanks to 3D printing, people can create things right from their homes. And websites like Amazon, Etsy and eBay are the perfect platforms to sell these 3D printed artworks. They serve as the perfect e-commerce websites without you having to worry about marketing or branding your product! Whats even better?- It’s FREE!

Though listing your handcrafted designs is common on all three of these websites, the demographics and interests of users differ. Want to know more? Read on!

 Selling on Etsy

You’ve definitely heard of Etsy which is one of the best places to sell handcrafted items, and 3D printed items are no exception. If art and accessories are your niche then there are an incredible amount of things you could 3D print and sell on here.

On a fundamental level, artistic and high utility 3D printed items seem to sell well on Etsy. You’ll find a lot of 3D printed clothing and accessories along with jewelry while browsing Etsy. These categories have a large market and along with them, furniture and art are also good markets to target. 3D printed items like Etsy are lamps, iPhone cases, jewelry etc are some of the more famous items on Etsy.

It would not be difficult to carve out a 3D printed brand within Etsy, especially as the technology is still in its primal stages and Etsy is still growing as a marketplace.

Selling on Amazon

Amazon has its own Creative Expressions store dedicated to 3D Printing. Apart from finding a 3D printer, you can customize your own 3D printed mini-me, toys and much more.

There are also a wide variety of 3D designed items to choose from and purchase. From jewelry to mini toys and swords, cufflinks, and wallets, there’s a lot to draw in customers every day. Each of these items has its own personalization window that lets you customize shape, color, patterns, text and/or material. You also get a 360-degree view of the item being made.

If you enjoy creating objects with 3D printing like toys or even a work of art, then you should consider listing it for sale on Amazon.  There is less competition for 3D printed items on Amazon as compared to eBay and Etsy and is an expanding global marketplace. And the best part about listing your work on Amazon is that if your item sells well they will market it on Amazon for you. Your product will show up in, “Users also viewed” and “Users also purchased” lists and it generates an influx of new users and sales.

Selling on eBay

Are you into 3D printing parts for hard-to-find machinery and equipment? Then eBay would be a great platform for you. If you have personally designed the part, then it means you are the only seller of this specific part shape in the world. Basic supply and demand mean you’ll have the advantage when it comes to price, especially if your custom part becomes popular.  The satisfaction of having an original idea and bringing it to life is far greater than copying someone else’s design.

There are many parts for specific models of existing items that you could 3D print and potentially improve. For example, instead of paying a fortune to find a replaceable part you could simply find a 3D printed piece for your RC car, boat or plane. There are 3D printed mounts and electronic accessories that do well such as ones for the GoPro or the iPhone. 3D printed cosplay clothing is another growing marketplace and even custom cookie cutters have their own unique markets.

On eBay, you can sell your items as either a Buy It Now prices or as an Auction to gauge what the best selling price is for your item. The idea is to first list your creations on eBay as an auction and then use the results from that to price your products on Etsy or Amazon.

Many of the 3D printed items on eBay are actually just physically 3D printed free Thingiverse models listed for sale. Since not everyone owns a 3D printer there are many who will gladly pay for the convenience of buying a part made from someone else’s printer, even if the file is available for free.

Credits: 3dprint.com, 3ders.org, adafruit.com, youtube.com, xpartan.es, cmo.com.au

Why these 3D Printing Filaments are the Best – Part I

Getting your 3D design printed with the right material is the most crucial task. You need to make sure that the filament you use for printing will give you the desired results and the design are far more than perfect. One of the main problems with any technology is the overwhelming choices available to the end user. 3D printers and 3D printing materials, or filaments, are no exception. And 3D materials—like the machines—are not all equal. You need to think about things like your budget, the kind of parts you print, your expectations, and personal experience when choosing a filament. As new types of materials enter the marketplace it becomes even harder to make well-informed decisions. There’s also a steady stream of new companies jumping onto the 3D filament bandwagon.

Why should you choose the best 3D printing filament?

Getting the quality right is the biggest frustration with 3D printing is getting the quality right.A poorly configured machine or a substandard printer results in delivering poor quality parts and designs. A lot of the time, poorly designed 3D parts are the result of low-grade filament or the wrong type of filament used for the job. There is nothing that can stop a manufacturer from selling low-grade filament and also advertising it as something quite special. This is why a guide is so essential for knowing the best filament that is available in the market.When users rate a brand filament they take into consideration a number of essential factors. Some of these will include ease-of-use, reliability, the overall print quality, available colours, bonding between layers and after-sales support, etc.

 

The most commonly used materials in 3D printing are the thermoplastics PLA and ABS, but the list goes on (and on). Other materials that are sold as 3D printer filament include polycarbonate, carbon fibre, polypropylene, and many more! There are even special blends which can conduct electricity or glow in the dark!

Below are the most common and mostly used Filament types :

ABS ( Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene) 

With respect to its material properties, ABS is actually moderately superior to PLA, despite being slightly more difficult to print with. It’s for this reason that ABS is found in many manufactured household and consumer goods, including LEGO bricks and bicycle helmets!

Products made of ABS boast capacity to withstand high temperatures and high durability, but 3D printer enthusiasts should be mindful of the filament’s high printing temperature, tendency to warp during cooling, and intense fumes. Be sure to print with a heating bed, and in a well-ventilated space.

The strength of ABS is high, flexibility is medium and the durability is high. It is medium difficult to use. The print temperature should be 210°C – 250°C and the bed temperature should be 80°C – 110°C.It is not food safe and is soluble in esters, ketones, and acetone.

PLA  (polylactic acid )

In the realm of home 3D printing, polylactic acid (PLA) is king. Although it’s often compared to ABS – next in line to the throne – PLA is easily the most popular 3D printer filament, and for good reason.First and foremost, it’s easy to print with. PLA has a lower printing temperature than ABS, and it doesn’t warp as easily, meaning it doesn’t require a heating bed (although it definitely helps). As a biodegradable thermoplastic, it is more environmentally friendly than most 3D printer filaments, being made from annually renewable resources such as corn starch or sugar cane.Benefit to using PLA is that it doesn’t give off an evil smell during printing. It’s generally considered an odourless filament, but many have reported smelling sweet candy-like fumes.

Strength wise PLA has High strength, flexibility is  Low and durability is  Medium.It’s not much difficult to use. The print temperature is 180°C – 230°C and the print bed temperature is 20°C – 60°C.It is not soluble in any esters or ketones.

Nylon

Nylon,  is a popular family of synthetic polymers used in many industrial applications, is the heavyweight champion of the 3D printing world. Compared to most other filaments, it ranks as the number one contender when together considering strength, flexibility, and durability.In general, many grades of nylon exist, but among the most common for use as a 3D printer, filaments are 618 and 645.Another unique characteristic of this 3D printer filament is that you can dye it, either before or after the printing process. The negative side to this is that nylon, like PETG, is hygroscopic, meaning it absorbs moisture, so remember to store it in a cool, dry place to ensure better quality prints.The strength of nylon is  High its flexibility is also high and similar is durability. It is medium difficult to use. The print temperature is 240°C – 260°C and also the print bed temperature is  70°C – 100°C. It’s not soluble in any esters or ketones.

PC (Polycarbonate)

PC, in addition to being the strongest 3D printer filament presented in this list, is extremely durable and resistant to both physical impact and heat, able to withstand temperatures of up to 110°C. It’s also transparent, which explains its use in commercial items such as bulletproof glass, scuba masks, and electronic display screens.PC 3D printer filament is hygroscopic, able to absorb water from the air, so remember to store it in a cool, dry place to ensure better quality prints.

Despite some similar use cases, polycarbonate shouldn’t be confused with acrylic or plexiglass, which shatter or crack under stress.  Polycarbonate is moderately flexible (though not as much as nylon, for example), allowing it to bend until eventually, it deforms.

The strength of this material is very high, flexibility is medium and durability is also very high. It is medium difficult to use. The print temperature is 270°C – 310°C also the print bed temperature is  90°C – 110°C. Polycarbonate is not at all food safe.

Geeetech does offer these best filaments for 3D Printing your stunning designs so get them here.

We have introduced you to few of the best filaments in the market, the next part will contain the rest common and best 3D printing filaments that are available in the market.

Credits: All3DP.com

Know These 11 Great 3D Printing Hacks That Will Help You In Your Everyday Life !

3D Printing hacks do make your everyday life easier and simpler. You can know all the hidden uses of 3D Printing, it’s such an addiction that whenever you think about buying something new you rather switch to 3D printing it out. That’s rather simpler. You think about all the possibilities to which 3D printing is applicable or not and if not how can you make it applicable. For such amazing hacks, there is a really amazing website IkeaHackers.net.

Here are some simple but yet innovative 3D Printing hacks that you can use in your everyday life.

1. EXPEDIT SIDE TABLE

Although EXPEDIT parts are too rare nowadays but if you have a version with glass inserts this is just the right hack for you. Using ABS or PLA filament is just fine but do make sure that the infill is 30%.After printing makes sure that you cut the rods to equal size and then connect them to each other. Made by Adampaterson you can get this design at Thingiverse.

2. LACK Table Feet

A 3D Printing trick just in case if you want to increase the length of your LACK table. It is adjustable and thus gives you the freedom to use the LACK table at the length you want to. Just make sure that you do not hold back on the amount of infill (do not go under 20%) since your table legs should be holding quite some weight.Once printed, nudge the O-rings and screw the table feet into place, but be gentle, the LACK table is not known for its structural integrity.The innovator behind this hack is Juan Gonzalez and it is available on Thingiverse.

3. LEIRVIK Bedframe Minimizer

Some folks are of the opinion that the LEIRVIK bed is sturdy and indestructible, but the upper framework is a little too… fancy? With a minimum of effort, you can simplify the bedframe using 3D printed adapters. Designed by 3dlyx , you can get this at Thingiverse.

4. HEMMA Jellyfish Lampshade

Adding an aesthetic and ethereal glow to your home is no harm. You can buy this lampshade at Shapeways storefront.

Designing it yourself is also a better idea all you need to know is Jellyfish lampshade is designed using fractal techniques and traditional 3D computer-aided design methods. The body of the jellyfish is a modified Mandelbulb fractal. The tentacles are modelled in Rhino 3D, including the chains which take advantage of the ability for 3D printing to create moving parts. The resulting detailed design creates a fascinating lighting feature. The design is made by unellenu.

5. BILLY Bookcase Games Controller Holder

Finding your game controllers everytime you buy a new game and want to try your hand at it is really tiring. Thus we have bought a really nice hack for all you gamers out there which is a controller holder which you can attach to the lips of the shelves when not in use. It is easy to design and also adds a new look to your BILLY bookshelf. The game controller holder is designed by Javier and is available at Thingiverse.

6. PERFEKT Knife Block

Got yourself a PERFEKT shelving unit going spare? Fill up the gap with this 3D printed knife block. Ugly shade of brown totally optional.Designed by Bkubicek you can get the knife block at Thingiverse.

7. TERTIAL Webcam Jib

If you’re an aspiring YouTube superstar, then you’ll need yourself a little home studio setup for filming videos for your channel. This hack is a Webcam Arm Lamp Truss, WALT for short, where you can modify a TERTIAL work lamp to mount and position your webcam.Designed by Chris Krueger and you can get this at Thingiverse.

8. POKAL Piggy Bank

Really easy to keep a closer eye on your savings now. Get this piggy bank at MyMiniFactory and slot it over the POKAL glassware family. Really easy to make and an innovative trick to use the glassware creatively. Made by Cemal Cetinkaya this hack can also be a gift for your little ones.

9. Fork/Spoon Handle

A winner of Ultimaker community challenge this hack was designed by a husband as a definition of love for his loving wife as she had a problem with her joints and cannot hold the fork properly.These custom-made forks look really beautiful on your dining table and add up to the glory of food. You can get these forks made by Dbrgn only at

Ultimake.

10. STAM GoPro Mount

Another product that’s increasingly rare is the STAM kitchen timer since they’re transitioning from analogue to digital models. But if you have a GoPro action camera, they’re worth seeking out. This hack is a mount that enables you to take time-lapse panorama shots. Get this design at Thingiverse and is designed by Sebastian.

11. BASISK Lithopane Lampshade

You can make a unique, custom design of your own invention for a Lithophane Lampshade.This is a more complex hack, which roughly broken into two parts requires you to create both the lithophane artwork that adorns the lampshade and also the frame used to support it. Designed by Chris Lynas you can buy this Lampshade on Thingiverse.

Do suggest these 3D printing hacks to the passionate 3D Printing community and also experiment new tricks that can be helpful in everyday life. Thus 3D Printing opens a lot many options and lets you explore a lot.So keep 3D Printing your ideas into reality.

Credits: Thingiverse,IkeaHackers.net, all3dp.com, ultimake, myminifactory, shapeways storefront.

Don’t Miss These Stunning 3D Printing Ideas You Can Use This Christmas!

Turning what you imagine into reality is really amazing therefore you can experiment a lot with 3D Printing this Christmas. Decorating your Christmas Tree and house with all the 3D printed materials is the best idea for all the 3D printing lovers, thus we have bought to you some of the 3D printed Christmas decorations.

1. Santa Ornament

This beautiful Santa makes your Christmas tree look a little traditional, you can also spice it up by giving it a different color rather than keeping it white. This soft and welcoming ornament fits in on any Christmas tree and can be spruced up either by printing with colored filament or painting after the fact.

Designed by Nicolas de Jaegre and is optimized for the EOS SLS process, you can buy this ornament  Thingiverse.

2. Rudolph Ornament

The ornament is similar to the Santa ornament above except it contains reindeer instead of Santa. A 3D self-printed reindeer on the Christmas tree can be made easily at home and also gives an aesthetic look.Also designed by Nicolas de Jaegre you will find this design here.

3. Miniature Christmas Tree

Get the whole Christmas tree 3D printed when you have no time to go shopping and get a new one. Also, the best benefit is you can use this 3D printed tree for every Christmas following. It fits in perfectly on an office desk, a dorm desk, an entryway side table, a coffee table, a nightstand, and more.The whole tree can be printed with 4 to 10 branches or you can do the customization yourself, get the design here.

4. Snowflake Decoration

It is the most used decoration item and is simple, traditional, and mass-producible. This delightful item lights up the Christmas tree and you can also use this decoration for your house to give it a classy look. Get this snowflake decoration only on Thingiverse.

5. Quin Christmas Tree Ornament

A little different decoration of your Christmas tree with this Quin Christmas Tree Ornament. You can vary the size accordingly and also use it to light up your house. Placing a bulb within the Quin ornament can give you a quin with various colours or you can use colourful filaments to prepare the quin.For the lights, you will need some including a CR2032 clip-in battery, a 5mm LED, a switch, and some soldering tools. By following some simple instructions, you should be able to assemble the light-up base of the tea light using a couple 3D printed components. This 3D print is available at Bathsheba’s shop on i.materialise.com.

6. Lockable Present Ornament

A Lockable tree within the present and you can hang it up on the Christmas tree. A little bit hard to make but you can find the designs ready on Thingiverse and can shop easily there. you can find this awesome design here.

7. Sleigh and Reindeer Decoration

For something subtle but atmospheric, put one of this sleigh and reindeer decoration in every room of your house. It’s thin and light enough to sit on top of any wall hanging, or you can use double-sided tape, or just set them up on shelves, counters, desks, etc.Get this design here.

8. Christmas Cookie Cutters

These Christmas cookie cutters have a pleasant aesthetic quality that makes them fit as decorations. Leave them out or hang them up to add a dash of festive color to your home. And if you bake, use these to cut your cookie dough into relevant shapes!Get these cookie cutters on Thingiverse.

 9. Christmas Gift Boxes

Last but not least, if you plan on giving a small or medium gift and want to wrap it in something more unique than wrapping paper or a gift bag, try one of these Christmas gift boxes. The best thing is you can scale them to whatever size you want, and you can print each component in whatever color you want, resulting in endless flexibility in customization. Get the designs here.

10. 3D Printed Crib

The whole crib can be 3D printed and you can have variations in the figures as per your requirements. This cute little 3D printed Jesus, Mary, Joseph, shepherds win our hearts and you can explore your creativity or even buy them online.

 

11. Coral Candle Shade

The Christmas season is the perfect time to break out scented candles, and what better way to take it to the next level than with a coral candle shade? The design casts an incredibly atmospheric shadow that looks great anywhere and fits well even long after the holiday season is over. Light up your house with these fancy Candle shades, get these designs on Thingiverse.

12. Spiral Chess Set

For the chess lover in your life, this spiral chess set can be a great casual set for the occasional play and doubles as a decorative piece and conversation starter if they’re willing to leave it out on a table or desk. Print in a high-quality material for maximum impact. this spiral chess set is available on Thingiverse.

13. Puzzle Chess Board

This beautiful puzzle chess board goes well with the spiral chess set above but also works well with any other chess piece design. It’s subtle and pleasant, yet eye-catching at the same time. Feel free to print in whatever light and dark colours you prefer. Get this design here.

Feel free to experiment with 3D Printing this Christmas to innovate new designs and decorate your Christmas Tree with the only 3D Printed decorations. Have fun with 3D printing this Christmas.

Credits:  Thingiverse.com, i.materialise.com