The open source world of MakerBot & Thingiverse: objects for free

Now that the open source concept has migrated from software to hardware, it's the right time for a hackable robot that can make "nearly anything", even copies of itself. The MakerBot Cupcake CNC is a computer numerical controlled machine that "prints" things in plastic. It's creators are self-described open source nerds who have kept all their work open- design files, board files, schematics for the electronics- so that their work can be improved upon. Original story here: http://faircompanies.com/videos/view/makerbot-open-source-self-replicating-stuff-making-robot/

[AWESOME VIDEO] Makerbot test printing a mustache

The printable mustaches posted by gianteye on Thingiverse (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1503) caught my attention and I couldn't help printing them. I think it was not the most clever idea to print the grid under the mustache but this was my third print using the Makerbot.

Shapeways White, Strong & Flexible 3D Printing

This video shows the 3D Printing process of 'White, Strong & Flexible' - the strongest thermoplastic material that we have at the moment. The material is a polyamide 12, powder. The machine used is an EOS Formiga P100 SLS machine. SLS stands for Selective Laser Sintering and this is the 3D printing process used by the Formiga.

3D printing in 4 simple steps: Shapeways

Have you ever wanted to turn your 3D designs into reality? Enter Shapeways! Just upload your design, we print it and ship it to you - it's easy. Within ten working days you'll hold your own design in your hands. Website: www.shapeways.com