Welcome to our compilation of this week’s top 3D printing videos. This week, we commence with an inventive project by Ten Telescopes, aiming to make stargazing in Ontario more accessible through intricately crafted 3D printed telescopes. Moving forward, we explore the relationship between 3D printing and energy efficiency as TU Berlin students innovate in redesigning rotor blades. We’re then presented with a video of the world’s smallest 3D printer and its creations, showcased by My N Mi. We continue with Acoustic Fields, as Dennis Foley guides us through the realm of 3D printed rooms, addressing low-frequency noise issues and imagining lunar structures. Our exploration wraps up with a focus on the transformative role of 3D printing in the medical field, showcasing life-size organ models for surgical preparation. Join us on this illuminating journey as we uncover the latest developments in 3D printing this week across these diverse industries!
Top 1: Ten Telescopes – Facilitating Affordable Stargazing with 3D Printing
First in line, we shine a spotlight on the innovative initiative brought to us by Ten Telescopes, set to transform the realm of stargazing in Ontario, Canada. Led by founder Brian Michel, this initiative aims to eliminate the financial obstacles that typically impede stargazing, considering the often substantial cost associated with conventional telescopes. Offering ten intricately crafted 3D printed telescopes, this community-driven initiative provides free access to the stars, inspired by the vision to make stargazing accessible and affordable to all. With open-source design files available on their website, users can easily download, print, and assemble their own 3D printed telescope at home.
Top 2: TU Berlin Students Harness 3D Printing in Search of Efficient Rotor Blade Design
Our next video brings us to the intersection of 3D printing and energy efficiency. Inside, students from TU Berlin, Jörg Abler and Laurin Assfalg, illuminate the remarkable adaptability of 3D printing as they strive to maximize the efficiency of rotor blades. In their studies, they undertook the redesign of these rotor blades using 3D printing, emphasizing the advantages and illustrating its capability to produce intricately complex forms surpassing those achievable with traditional materials. Utilizing a 1m scaled prototype, they showcase the real-world application of 3D printing in the laboratory, enhancing its efficacy for research purposes while making significant strides toward advancing sustainability goals.
Top 3: A (Very) Close Look At the World’s Smallest 3D Printer
Next, we are introduced to the world’s smallest 3D printer, presented by My N Mi, which we also told you about around this time last year. In this video, we are shown the minuscule components that make up this printer, with some being no bigger than a grain of sand! Apparent from the start, this video highlights the unparalleled precision needed in the construction and functionality of My N Mi’s miniature printer.
Top 4: Acoustic Fields Talks 3D Printed Rooms for Perfect Acoustics
In this video by Acoustic Fields, Dennis Foley introduces the concept of constructing 3D printed rooms using on-site concrete layering technology. These customizable rooms solve low-frequency noise issues and open new possibilities for optimal acoustics. Foley further envisions the prospect of expanding this technology to the moon, constructing structures using locally sourced lunar dust.
Top 5: 3D Printing’s Impact on Surgical Planning in Kidney Procedures
We conclude with a video that dives into the application of 3D printing within the medical field, specifically kidney surgery. The creation of life-size 3D models of organs, handheld and practice-ready, empowers doctors with invaluable preparation before performing surgery. Through 3D printing, detailed models of patients’ kidneys, complete with tumors, can serve as a comprehensive roadmap. This enables doctors to better assess the exact intervention needed for tumor removal and plan each step of the surgery.
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*Cover Photo Credits: CTV Your Morning