For several years, I have been experimenting with 3d modelling. This has been as a pastime alongside my “day job” of managing IT services in a large company. These started off as distinct and separate activities, but recently have been on a converging path.I…
We just took delivery of our latest batch of models from Shapeways. This time we are experimenting with how to 3d print in colour.
There are three basic steps to 3D Printing. This example shows the process on a consumer level 3D Printer (my Flashforge Creator Pro). The steps scaled up to industrial levels are basically the same.Step 1: Create a 3D Model using…
Low cost, scalable self-hosting on AWS. In evaluating our options for hosting Celtic3d, we wanted something that would start off relatively low cost, but could be scaled up without having to completely re-building the site later and we had a…
In a previous post, we gave an update on a product idea to use a variety of tartan textures applied to full colour sandstone. We sent a trial model off to Shapeways to test things out.We got an update from…
We are continually scanning for new ways to explore what is possible with 3d printing. We are convinced that the future of 3d printing for the consumer market is in customisation and personalisation. An idea we have been playing with…
