3D printers and amazing products from them

The process of creating three-dimensional solid objects opened up new opportunities in the development of different spheres. In the amazing world of 3D printing, new breakthroughs and successes occur almost daily. From the "print" of human tissue to life-size locks.

Below is a list of the most interesting products made on a 3D printer.

Van Gogh's 3D ear

The German artist Diemut Strebe recreated the famous impressionist's ear on a 3D printer.
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With the help of cartilage cells that were taken from a distant relative of Vincent Van Gogh, the laboratory managed to grow cartilage, which became the basis. And the technology of computer image processing helped to reproduce a model identical in shape to the ear of the artist.

3D houses

The Chinese company WinSun Decoration Design Engineering Co built 10 houses using layered printing technology. Engineers have developed a giant 3D printer (30 meters long, 11 meters wide and 7 meters high), which can print up to ten houses per day. Concrete was used as the base material: it filled in special containers, freezing and forming walls, floors.

3D cars

The Urbee 2 machine is one of the first 3D auto models created using Fused Deposition Modeling technology. The product is based on a metal frame, but the model itself, the body and some interior details are printed on a 3D printer. The speed of the car is not impressive (up to 112 km per hour), but economical power consumption.

The American company Local Motors at the International Manufacturing Technology Show presented its 3D car Strati. The model is notable for being collected within 6 days (right at the exhibition). The machine consists of 40 parts. On the 3D-printer were printed: body, seats, chassis, dashboard and center console. Strati can reach speeds of up to 64 km / h, and its cruising range is in the range of 192-240 km.

3D jaw

One of the first artificial jaws was printed by LayerWise. After research and testing by staff from Hasselt University, the 3D implant was transplanted to the patient. A 83-year-old woman suffered from a chronic infection of the bones for a long time.

The 3D jaw was made of titanium powder, which was heated layer by layer with a laser. For 1 mm artificial jaw, it took 33 layers of titanium powder. The model is a complex design with articulated joints and grooves.

3D arteries

A team of medical and technical researchers from the University of Melbourne, Australia, led by Professor Peter Barlis using the concept of printing anatomical 3D models with a unique scanning process, created 3D arteries.

3D lock

A resident of Minnesota, Andrei Rudenko, built a real medieval castle using a 3D printer (also created by him). After numerous experiments with all sorts of materials, he “printed” his amazing structure of concrete. The model covers an area of 3x5 meters. The construction took about two years.

3D weapon

An American anarchist Cody Wilson made the Liberator (Liberator) on a 3D-print plastic gun. This model could even make several shots before the barrel was torn. Only the hammer was made of metal, the rest was “printed”.

3d guitar

Designer Scott Sammi (Scott Summi) using a 3D printer created the first acoustic guitar. The instrument is almost entirely made of plastic (with the exception of the neck and strings). The guitar has a good sound, as well as a strong body that does not break.

3D shoes

The inventor of Recreus, Ignacio Garcia, has made original Sneakerbot II 3D sneakers. For shoes used innovative elastic fiber - Filaflex. It forms an elastic waterproof thread that is able to maintain its shape.

Designer Paulina van Dongen created 3D shoes from laser-melted nylon. They are called "Morphogenesis". Shoes are presented in different colors.

3D clothes

Designer Alexis Walsh (Alexis Walsh) has released a series of unique clothing, thereby demonstrating the possibilities of 3D technology in the fashion world. Dresses are made up of more than 400 individual plates printed on a 3D printer in SLS Shapeways. After printing, the plates were assembled by hand using tiny metal ring connectors.

3D camera

Leo Marius (Leo Marius) from 250 grams of ABS plastic and auxiliary parts has created a 35-mm film mirror camera Open Reflex. He printed a "DSLR" on a 3D printer. The process of creating a model took about 15 hours.

Try it yourself

You can come up with your own project and try to implement your plans on a 3D printer, such as the acrylic 3DCSTAR P802-MTS model. It supports off-line printing, which simplifies the work and does not require a computer. On the LCD screen, you can see all the necessary information about printing, as well as control the operation of the machine, adjust the desired mode. The model has a cooling fan that accelerates the curing of the extruded filament. The price of the P802-MTS fluctuates around $ 200 * .

3DCSTAR P802-MTS video

Another option is more expensive (about $ 380 * ) - Creality 3DCR-8. It is quite easy to use, high-speed (120 mm / s) and almost silent. Suitable for the tasks of artistic design, architecture, sculpture, 3D photos, etc. High printing accuracy: ± 0, 1 mm, layer thickness: 0.05-0.4 mm. Includes a self-assembly kit for a 3D printer and an engraving head.

Creality 3DCR-8 video

Worthy of attention and CTC 3D Printer. The 3D Hubs Center published an annual report on 3D printing trends in 2015, in which it recognized the CTC as the second most powerful 3D printer.

This is a new high-quality model that can offer: direct printing; software; roll 1.75 mm thread (ABS or PLA); liquid crystal interface; Accessories (power cord, USB cable, SD card, small tools, etc.). Multifunctional 3D printer allows you to print a variety of things. Model cost varies from $ 400 * .

CTC 3D Printer Video

There are mini 3D printers like Creality 3D CR-7 Mini. Compact and very convenient model in use which gives high efficiency and accuracy of the press. Weight - only 4.8 kg. Using the LCD screen, you can adjust the print speed, temperature, etc. The CR-7 Mini can print from PLA, wood and flexible rubber. The cost is about $ 265 * .