6 Cool Things to 3D Print in December

6 Cool Things to 3D Print in December
6 Cool Things to 3D Print in December Time to step into Christmas! It’s almost the most wonderful time of the year – so here are 6 cool things for you to 3D print this December! We hope you all have a great Christmas, or that you enjoy whatever holiday...

Terms & Conditions For Instagram Competition - The 3D Print Works Challenge

Terms & Conditions For Instagram Competition - The 3D Print Works Challenge
We're so happy to have started our very own Instagram challenge! Here are the T&C for the competition:   1. The promoter is: Safeglass Europe Limited (company no. SC166548) whose registered office is at Maxwell Building, Nasmyth Avenue, East Kilbride, G75 0BE, United Kingdom.   2. The competition is open...

Can You 3D Print A 3D Printer? 3D Print Works Investigates

Can You 3D Print A 3D Printer? 3D Print Works Investigates
We’ve been seeing this question asked a few times. “Can you 3D print a 3D printer” sounds like a stupid question, but, just as in everything else, there are no stupid questions. We’d all like to save a little money by reproducing 3D printers for ourselves! So, this blog post...

3D Printing is Upcycling's New Best Friend

3D Printing is Upcycling's New Best Friend
Do you think 3D printing can help you with upcycling? You should! Upcycling can be frustrating - you get your newly acquired prized possession at home, only to find a part of it is missing. What can you do to rectify the situation? Use custom 3D printing, of course!

A brief history of 3D printing – Part 1: The first decades (1980-2000)

A brief history of 3D printing – Part 1: The first decades (1980-2000)
This blogpost will walk you through a brief history of 3D printing and will introduce you to the major names and events that made their mark on the field. Given that 3D printing is still a growing and developing industry, it’s hard to imagine it’s been around for over 40 years! To be...

6 Cool Things To 3D Print In May

6 Cool Things To 3D Print In May
Here at 3D Print Works, we’re always looking for cool things to 3D print. We’ve been keeping our eyes peeled across MyMiniFactory and Thingiverse, and we’ve been seeing some great prints. With May, here in Scotland we’re beginning to get out more as Summer rolls in, and what better way...

What Impact Does Your Printing Have on the Environment?

What Impact Does Your Printing Have on the Environment?
Climate change (and how to tackle it) is becoming a global priority. As 3D printing grows in popularity, it is important to consider how this technology impacts the environment and how its utilisation affects multiple industries' carbon footprint. In this article, we investigate just how eco-friendly 3D printing can be.

A Chocolate 3D Printer? Happy Chocolate Week!

A Chocolate 3D Printer?  Happy Chocolate Week!
A chocolate 3D printer? Finally, a yummy use of this technology. Celebrate the world of fine chocolates this October with some amazing creations straight from your imagination.  Now you can make stunning designs to eat or just admire.

Big 3D Printing Machines

Big 3D Printing Machines
I have payed close attention to the industry and there have been some fantastic new machines serving different industries. We take a look at some of these big and brilliant 3D Printing machines.