Happy Christmas :-)

The Sugar Gallery

3D Printed 26 Foot Long Ship!

Artist is 3D Printing a 26 Foot Long Boat in 100,000 Separate Pieces on 30 3D Printers.

Meeting (3DPrinting + Art = Destiny)

An Up and Coming Event!

See Meetings & Events page for location details.

One Giant Leap for MANC-kind

The Manchester Space Programme has successfully launched and retrieved it's first un-manned space probe #DOGE1. The launch vehicle suffered catastrophic damage as it reached the outer limits of the earths atmosphere and exploded. Fortunately the flight safety systems deployed to return the delicate on-board scientific equipment to earth; where it is was recovered by the ground crew who had tracked the re-entry vehicle to a field close to the Humber estuary. The project was an undeniable success and more will follow, maybe a few more HABs (High Altitude Balloons) for research and then we get to play with proper rockets :-)

WOW...

   The date and time were not set correctly on the camera, but who cares WOW :-)

Meanwhile at Launch Control - The @mcrspaceprog team looking up at the sky at the just launched space vehicle...

Picture by Tim Nash ‏@tnash  Oct 13 2014

Go to our website for more information about the Manchester Space Programme and how you can get involved http://www.manchesterspaceprogramme.org/ and follow us on twitter @mcrspaceprog


PS: Some of the components used were 3D printed :-)

Meeting No 32 at Fab Lab (Thu, October 16th 6-8:30pm)

It is that time of the month again!

See Meetings & Events page for location details. See also twitter

Things are moving fast; 3D Printing has gone into Space since we last met...

I'm Hugo, co-founder of Cults

Hello #3DPrinting Network of Manchester,

I'm Hugo, co-founder of Cults, first French 3D models repositories website for 3D printing.

I am contacting you because we're now pleased to host a unique and innovative design collection, which might interest you.

"Maison & Objet" is a series of objects - lamps, clocks and containers - inspired by the cities of Paris, Miami and Singapore, which currently host the international exhibition "Maison & Objet". Designer Samuel N. Bernier, creative director of leFabShop, made this fantastic collection. His designs are fully 3D printable by anyone equipped with a personal 3D printer. You simply have to download the 3D models on our platform Cults before start the 3D printing process.

This art project is a true shift because it aims to empower people. They have the opportunity to be both: manufacturer, consumer and critical of their own design products.

I hope this information will motivate you, enjoy it and relaying it on #3DPM.

If you need any additional information, please feel free to contact me at hugo@cults3d.com. I'd be happy to answer you.

Sincerely,

Cults’ team.
http://cults3d.com


Posted on Behalf of Cults.

What’s next in 3D printing

Thought you might find this interesting :-) 

Seeking Help to grow #3DPM Farnworth

#3DPM has established an office in an indoor market and it has been furnished with 3D printers and computers   and it has been set-up to research and develop the #3DPrinting Academy; as well as spread awareness of 3D printing technology.

Help is being asked for, to grow #3DPM Farnworth; and in return we hope to help those who help us. For example:  to access 3D printing resources, knowledge and the network, etc.

If interested?  Then please get in contact at our meet-ups; or email 3dprintgroup@gmail.co.uk for info.You are also very welcome to call in for a chat; the office is usually open around mid-day 10-3pm Mon-Sat.  ...  Address: #3DPM, The Indoor Market, 2 King Street, Farnworth, BL4 7AZ, UK.

Meeting No 31 at Fab Lab (Thu, Sept 18th 6-8:30pm)

See Meetings & Events page for location details.

A custom 3D coin necklace. There are actually pennies inside.

Now Anyone Can Use 3D Printing To Make Money!

Read more at: businessinsider.com

Innovative double extrusion system

This is clever, check it out at 3ders.org ...

The biscuits went down well...

The biscuits went down well and Joanna was very informative as usual. Gareth and Stef made it okay; looking forward to the next event to find out more about their project :-)

Don't Forget This Thursday's Meetup at Fab Lab. (21st Aug)

Just a Reminder see post below

Kathryn NEEDS YOU r 3D prints

Kathryn has sent us an email in which she asks for our help, I put the details in the comments.

She is asking for 3D printed donations for a display at MOSI, and yes, she said I could give you her mobile and email address :-)

PS: They need the donations by 26th September 2014, Thanks!

If it’s not broken, break it...

Isaac asked if we could give him a mention, so we will!
His website is here http://teambudmen.com/
I have put more info in the comments :-)

Meetup at Fab Lab, #3DPM has turned 30 (Thu, August 21, 6-8:30pm)

See Meetings & Events page for location details.

This is our 30th Meetup so we will be celebrating this with some extra special biscuits :-)

Joanna will be getting us up to date with the latest happenings in the 3D Printing world; also, for our newer members a presentation about 3D Printing history and 3D Printer types and differences; and Keith will probably give us a demo while we drink ourselves merry with tea or coffee, eat biscuits and chat about stuff.

In the tiny suburb's of Manchester, strange things are happening!

The Farnworth indoor market's experimental Bio-tech 3D print went spectacularly wrong, shoppers are advised to wear shoes at all times to avoid any nasty surprises :-) ...

https://upload.facebook.com/3DPrintingAcademy/photos/a.607625856017792.1073741828.594022230711488/613734962073548/?type=1

Meeting No 29 was Fab :-)

A Big thank you has to go to Joanna, whose presentation made this event very interesting and worthwhile attending. And to all you guys who where there and for your input, and to Keith our resident guru who answered the technical questions embellished with some interesting stories :-)

Joanna even 3D printed her earrings to match her outfit. A nice feature for the presentation  which highlighted some of the latest developments in 3D printing and how it is moving fast into the mainstream, checkout ASDA who are the latest company to offer a 3D printing service...

    

...It will be in a store near you soon. Then there is Nike, who has been pushing the boundaries of 3D printing in the manufacturing of individualised foot wear and bags using specialised flexible filaments...

    

Chinese are printing houses...

   

Now even ‘Will I Am’ is getting in on the act by recycling Coke bottles into 3D printer filament...

   

This is what the big guys are up to; but what about the rest of us? The purpose of #3DPM is to promote 3D printing and help as many of you as possible to get a handle on this technology; and to get onto the bandwagon before it passes by. 3D printing needs printers, designer, distributors, etc and ideas.

Maybe you have that ‘killer app’ idea that will change the world? Or you are just curious, either way you are very welcome to call in and get involved. Our next meetup at Fab Lab is on the 21st August 2014 6-8:30pm. But you can call into Fab Lab on any of their open days before then for a chat.

See You Soon :-)

Meeting No 29 is at Fab Lab (Thu, July 17th 6-8:30pm)

See Meetings & Events page for location details.

Can you vote and help us get funding? Thanks!

A "Football Academy" for #3DPrinting Businesses needs help to get EU funding, please register and vote here thanks - http://ideas.chest-project.eu/?q=node/3357

Meeting No 28 is at Fab Lab (Thu, June 19th 6-8:30pm)

See Meetings & Events page for location details.