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How To Choose The Right 3D Modeling Software

“Which 3D modeling software should I learn?” That’s a really tough question to answer! There are so many options, from simple to complex, free to thousands of dollars. The best choice depends on your personal style of creation. If you break it down that way, you end up with some pretty well defined categories. There […]

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Make The World Better And Win Big In Hackster’s Latest Contest

Hackster and ETHzurich have teamed together to host the Build2Gether inclusive innovation challenge. They’re calling on your maker skills to improve the world by making things more accessible to people who have disabilities. With over $40,000 in prizes up for grabs, this contest will surely be getting some attention from the maker community. To get […]

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Mini Infinity Cube

It’s a star-filled universe — in your pocket! Hold the Mini Infinity Cube up to your eye and gaze into an endless galaxy of colored stars. This project is easy and fun!

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How 3D Printed Homes Can Be More Thermally Efficient

The construction industry is continuously seeking new ways to innovate and improve efficiency. One area of focus that has garnered significant attention is additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing. This cutting-edge technology allows for precise design and manipulation of materials, opening up possibilities for enhancing the thermal properties of prefabricated wall systems. In this […]

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Sew Wearable Soft Speakers

We’re going to explore ways to make audio speakers more wearable — not by sewing ordinary hard speakers into garments, but by creating new kinds of speakers out of textiles and conductive thread. Then we’ll make a soft speaker of our own! HOW DO SPEAKERS WORK? Inside every common loudspeaker are three simple elements: a […]

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3D Printing Paganini’s Famous Violin

Embarking on a remarkable journey of innovation and cultural heritage preservation, 3DiTALY, Italy’s leading 3D printing organization set in Rome, is revolutionizing the restoration and replication of Guarnieri’s iconic ‘Il Cannone di Paganini’ violin. With cutting-edge 3D scanning and printing techniques, this groundbreaking project ensures the enduring legacy of this legendary instrument, exemplifying the fusion […]

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Open Source Hardware Certifications For July 2023

The Open Source Hardware Association (OSHWA) runs a free program that allows creators to certify that their hardware complies with the community definition of open source hardware.  Whenever you see the certification logo, you know that the certified hardware meets this standard. Currently the Certification database lists over 2300 individual certifications! In June we added […]

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Cool Crowdfunding: CNC Lathe, Antikythera, and Lasers

We receive so many pitches for crowdfunding projects. They pour into our inbox daily. Since crowdfunding is a bit of a gamble, it is always kind of hard to determine just how to write about these projects, considering that many of them may not ever deliver. Cool Crowdfunding is our way of sharing some of […]

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King of the Ring of Fire

Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha‘apai is a giant volcano under the South Pacific Ocean, 3,000km (1,860mi) east of Australia. The January 15, 2022, eruption of Hunga Tonga propelled a huge dome of water and volcanic ash up through the entire stratosphere and into the mesosphere where meteors burn up (Figure A). It’s the highest eruption ever observed. While Krakatoa and […]

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The Food Of The Future, The Future Of Food

In a world grappling with pollution, climate change, and overpopulation, the future of food production has become an urgent matter. How can we sustainably feed the growing global population? How can food be cultivated in extreme environments? These questions lay the foundation for an exciting exploration of the future of food, which we aim to […]

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