Projects & Models
Looking for your next 3D printing project? Our Projects & Models section showcases creative and practical builds from the global 3D printing community. From functional tools and household items to artistic sculptures and engineering prototypes, you’ll find endless inspiration for your print queue.
Each project feature includes details about the design, recommended print settings, and assembly instructions where applicable. We highlight models that push the boundaries of what’s possible with desktop 3D printing, as well as practical everyday items that showcase the technology’s real-world utility.
Whether you’re looking for a weekend project, a gift idea, or a challenging multi-part build, our curated collection of projects has something for every skill level. Get inspired and start printing!
Latest Projects & Models Articles
3D Printing News Briefs, October 24, 2020
In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, we’re talking about a partnership between nTopology and Etteplan, a new material from DSM, CAR3D’s COVID-19 protection
Braskem America Launches e-NABLE Chapter to Make Polypropylene 3D…
One of the world’s top biopolymer producers, Brazilian petrochemical company Braskem ( NYSE: BAK ) has an indirect wholly owned subsidiary, Braskem
Lockheed Martin Hires Relativity Space for NASA 3D Printing Project
Relativity Space has to be among the busiest new space startups out there, signing a number of partnerships as it continues to develop an automated method
Hybrid 3D Printing Technique Creates Plastic-Metal Structures All…
Until now, metal and plastic additive manufacturing technologies have been incompatible with each other because their melting points are very different.
With Push Toward 3D Printed Aligners, Prodways Upgrades ProMaker…
The Prodways Group ( PWG: PA ) out of France has upgrade d its compact ProMaker LD Series of 3D printers by introducing improved resolution and what it
One-Droplet Continuous 3D Printing Makes Objects from Single Drop…
Researchers from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences have published a paper in Nature Communications describing an interesting take on
3D Printing for Preppers: Ultimaker on Emergency 3D Printing
⚡ Quick Answer: Is 3D Printing Useful for Emergency Preparedness? Yes, absolutely. Desktop 3D printers proved invaluable during the COVID-19 pandemic,
Project Olympus: ICON Chosen by NASA to Develop Moon Base 3D…
The hype around additive construction continues to grow. Unlike the days in which WinSun would “3D print” a six-story apartment building , we’re seeing
New Zealand Designer Wins Dyson Award for Sustainable 3D Printed Shoes
We’ve seen 3D printed shoes made from recycled materials before, but not a true pair of running shoes yet. But New Zealand design engineer Rik Olthuis is
Altana Acquires TLS Technik and AMT to Make Metal 3D Printing Powder
Following the trend of acquisitions in the 3D printing industry by chemicals and materials companies, Altana AG , the Germany-based specialty chemicals
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