Mar 1, 2013 | @UR, In the News
Just this week, there were was a newspaper article and a videobyte about UR 3D printing. The first is an article in The Collegian about the new (Solidoodle 3) UR CTLT 3D printer with a focus on Professor Fiona Ross’ class that is using it. Also, the PBS...
Feb 27, 2013 | @UR, Design, In the News, Printing, SketchUp
Update: See updated design and photo of the prototype that can automatically feed at the end of this post (I have not yet tested heating). As much excitement as there is around the 3Doodler kickstarter project, it turns out that there is some prior art vis-à-vis a...
Feb 19, 2013 | Design, In the News, Printing
To be filed into the “I wish I thought of that” category is a new extremely minimalist for of 3D printer – the 3Doodler. Every time I describe fused deposition modeling (the long-winded way of talking about the most common form of low-cost 3D...
Feb 16, 2013 | @UR, Printing
Although I ran a few small successful tests, this print job was meant to test quality for larer prints. You may notice a couple small objects printed in the back. Overall, the three objects filled about 6″x6″ on the platform for a good test. However, a...
Feb 15, 2013 | @UR, Design, SketchUp
For demonstrating proficiency with SketchUp, the TLC staff were asked to create SketchUp models of spatial objects around campus such as a component of a building or fountain. The staff were asked to spend only 6-7 hours on the project. This gallery shows the student...
