The annual White House science fair took place on April 13th and hosted an impressive array of inventions, some of which were 3D printed.

3D Printing at White House Science Fair | All3DP

When it comes to science and education, Bill Nye the Science Guy really knows his stuff. So what does he think of 3D printing technology?

Bill Nye the Science Guy Loves 3D Printing | All3DP

As more artists begin using 3D printing in their work, the need grows for heritage science to preserve their work for future generations.

Heritage Science Project to Preserve 3D Printed Art | All3DP

Primary School De Singelier is teaching kids about science & technology in a fun, new way using 3D printed bottle rockets. 3-2-1, blast off!

School Teaches Science & Tech with 3D Printed Bottle Rockets | All3DP

Game changing 3D printing technology is coming to Ireland's Amber materials science research center at Trinity College Dublin, thanks to €4.3 million in funding from the Science Foundation Ireland and European Research Council.

Material Research Laboratory in Ireland Gets €4.3-Million for 3D Printing | All3DP

Using Arduino, 3D printing and thinkness, engineering student pays tribute to his favorite video game with an Aperture Science Sentry Turret.

This is a 3D Printed Aperture Science Sentry Turret from Portal | All3DP

South Korea's science ministry will spend 41.2 billion won ($37 million) to develop local 3D printing businesses.

South Korea Invests $37 Million to Jumpstart 3D Printing Market | All3DP

Forget air conditioning. With a splash of water, these 3D Printed Bricks use science to keep the temperature down.

3D Printed Bricks Lower Temperature by Adding Water to Air | All3DP

3D printed models which helped saved four-year-old Lucy Boucher's life will be on display in the Science Museum in London from 2019.

Little Lucy Gives Life-Saving 3D Prints of Kidney to London Science Museum | All3DP

3D printing is changing science education. The new 3D printed LudusScope now lets you play soccer games with living microorganisms.

3D Printed Microscope Turns Your Smartphone into 'Amoeba PacMan' | All3DP

New company Dream Pops has created a delicious superfood popsicle using 3D printed molds, liquid nitrogen, and mad food science.

Dream Pops are 3D Printed Superfood Popsicles | All3DP

From science-inspired to chain mail, these 3D printed bracelets combine style, complexity, and comfort. Read on and be amazed!

3D Printed Bracelet: 10 Great Models to 3D Print | All3DP

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<div><p>-</p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer brand"><strong>Printer Brand: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Creality</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Ender 3 Pro</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>0.16</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>25%</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=-+-&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        - -                    </a>

                    Black
                
                        <br>                        <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong>
                        </p><div><p>-</p></div>
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Syringe Pump Bowden Paste Extruder

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<div><p>This design is for a 3D printable solid film sample cartridge that can hold 48 samples and be used in a small angle x-ray scattering experiment to automate sample runs. Two cartridges may be added to the associated cartridge holder to run a total of up to 96 samples. This was successfully used in a remote experiment at the 9-ID USAXS beam line at the Advanced Photon Source. </p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer brand"><strong>Printer Brand: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Prusa</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>I3 MK3S</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>0.3 mm</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>25%</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=Any+PLA+&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        Any PLA                     </a>

                    Any
                
                        <br>                        <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong>
                        </p><div><p>Cartridges require 4 M2 screws (1.5 cm long) and nuts for assembly. Center screw-hole was not used.</p>
<p>The cartridge holder assembly is fabricated out of 1/4&quot; aluminum plates that are cut with a CNC machine and 2020 aluminum extrusion cut to size as shown in the attached engineering drawings. Hole pattern is to fit in the 9-ID USAXS instrument&apos;s standard sample positioning plate. </p></div>
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USAXS 48 Solid Film Holder 

This design is for a 3D printable solid film sample cartridge that can hold 48 samples and be used in a small angle x-ray scattering experiment to automate sample runs. Two cartridges may be added to the associated cartridge holder to run a total of up to 96 samples. This was successfully used in a remote experiment at the 9-ID USAXS beam line at the Advanced Photon Source. 

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<div><p>Ghost cookie Cutter for halloween</p></div>
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Ghost Cookie Cutter

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<div><p>This is a holder of standard disposable 50 mL centrifuge tube.</p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer brand"><strong>Printer Brand: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Anycubic</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>All-metal Mega</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Yes</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>0.2</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>25%</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=Polymaker+Polyflex+PLA&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        Polymaker Polyflex PLA                    </a>

                    White
                
                        <br>                        <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong>
                        </p><div><p>I used PLA, with tree supports with the camera mount printed on its side.<br>
Print Speed of 50mm/s. </p></div>
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Single 50mL centrifuge tube holder

This is a holder of standard disposable 50 mL centrifuge tube.

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<div><p>( MY MODELS ARE ALL 10 x SMALLER, IN CURA ETC. YOU NEED TO SCALE IT UP BY THE FACTOR 10)</p>
<p>The required equipment to experiment with photonics and optics is quite expensive and often not affordable for a private person. As i wanted to experiment with it and build my own instruments to be able to do even more experiments at home i thought lets give it a try designing and 3D printing it yourself.</p>
<p>You can find a more detailed description on my blog:</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://mta-l.blogspot.com/2020/09/3d-printed-optical-breadboard-and.html">https://mta-l.blogspot.com/2020/09/3d-printed-optical-breadboard-and.html</a></p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>anet a8</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Yes</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Yes</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>0.2</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>100%</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=noname+ABS&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        noname ABS                    </a>

                    Black
                
                        <br>                        <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong>
                        </p><div><p>Introduction<br>
The required equipment to experiment with photonics and optics is quite expensive and often not affordable for a private person. As i wanted to experiment with it and build my own instruments to be able to do even more experiments at home i thought lets give it a try designing and 3D printing it yourself.</p>
<p>Abstract<br>
The following models are designed in blender and printed with ABS as it is for me the best material in terms of strength and durability.<br>
Breadboard<br>
The main part is the optical breadboard which dimensions are 20 x 20 cm and consists of 10 x 10 holes to fit M3 screws to mount the optical stages onto. The board itself is printed very thin, so to give the board more weight and stability i filled the back side with approximately 80 ml of an epoxy resin. After hardening i used an M3 thread cutter to cut a thread into all 100 holes of the board. As seen in the pictures the smoothing of the ABS with acetone and heat didnt work quite well, as an appropriate setup for this was not available.</p>
<p>It is strongly advised to spray acetone onto the printed parts even if they might look not so clear afterwards as it strengthens the connections between the layers very much. Otherwise parts might break during the assembly.</p>
<p>3 Stages system<br>
To make very fine adjustments possible, it is required to move the components accurately in the X and Y axis and rotate them. The 3 stage system consists of the 1. stage which is screwed directly onto the breadboard. It uses a 4,5 cm long M3 screw as a shaft to adjust the 2. stage finely in one axis. The 2. stage needs to be drilled with an 3,5 mm drill to allow a brass screw socket with also an 3M thread to be inserted. do this carefully as if done with too much tension the 3D print might break. The male rail knobs on the 2. and 3. stage must be cut down a little, depending on the expansion of the material used for printing. Softening the ABS with acetone prior to cutting less then 1 mm from each side of each knob proved to be a good way. Wait till the ABS is fully hard again before inserting it into the female rail socket of the previous stage, or the stages will stick together and become damaged. Screw the 4,5 cm long screw through the first stage and the brass socket of the second stage. At the exiting end, use two M3 nuts turned in opposite direction to interlock them and restrict the screw from being screwed out. Now if the screw is turned it will act as a shaft, pushing or pulling the stage depending on the rotation direction.</p>
<p>Before the same is done with the 3. stage, the top hole should be drilled with an 7,5 mm drill and then a thread for an M8 screw should be cutted into it using a threadcutter. After doing this the next stepps are the same as before.</p>
<p>Tool holders<br>
The tool holders all have a shaft which needs an M8 thread cutted into.<br>
So it can be smoothly screwed into the 3. stage and then rotated to guide the light path.<br>
A cheap thread cutter might prove problematic as the screw thread and socket thread might have a bit of air in between them when screwed together. That way there is still movement and vibration possible which shouldnt be allowed to happen.</p></div>
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Optical breadboard and toolset

( MY MODELS ARE ALL 10 x SMALLER, IN CURA ETC. YOU NEED TO SCALE IT UP BY THE FACTOR 10)

The required equipment to experiment with photonics and optics is quite expensive and often not affordable for a private person. As i wanted to experiment with it and build my own instruments to be able to do even more experiments at home i thought lets give it a try designing and 3D printing it yourself.

You can find a more detailed description on my blog:

 https://mta-l.blogspot.com/2020/09/3d-printed-optical-breadboard-and.html


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<div><p>Gonna need double the barrels for this heresy! </p>
<p>A little concept mash up I wanted to do recently! Nothing too grandiose, just a simple double barrelled shotgun with a flame thrower under attachment ... because you know, just so you can really make sure something is dead.</p>
<p>Should be scaled to fit a particular style of sci fi marine miniature dude, however this may be tinkered with in the future. A version with a hand is in the works (along with a struts version to aide printing) but this is a WIP.</p>
<p>Thank you and hope you all enjoy!</p>
<p>NOTE:</p>
<p>-There is artefacts (digital mistakes) left on the printable model. However these issues are so small that they shouldn&apos;t be visible in the print</p>
<p>-Topology is a mess, only intended to be printed as a physical object </p>
<p>Copyright infringement is not intended. Parts are created freehand in 3d modelling software, no copyrighted product has been scanned or copied in any way. These models are for personal use as proxies and should never be sold. If it causes copyright issues, I will remove it.</p></div>
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Double Barrelled Shotgun (Sci fi)

Gonna need double the barrels for this heresy! 

A little concept mash up I wanted to do recently! Nothing too grandiose, just a simple double barrelled shotgun with a flame thrower under attachment ... because you know, just so you can really make sure something is dead.

Should be scaled to fit a particular style of sci fi marine miniature dude, however this may be tinkered with in the future. A version with a hand is in the works (along with a struts version to aide printing) but this is a WIP.

Thank you and hope you all enjoy!

NOTE:

-There is artefacts (digital mistakes) left on the printable model. However these issues are so small that they shouldn't be visible in the print

-Topology is a mess, only intended to be printed as a physical object 

Copyright infringement is not intended. Parts are created freehand in 3d modelling software, no copyrighted product has been scanned or copied in any way. These models are for personal use as proxies and should never be sold. If it causes copyright issues, I will remove it.

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<div><p>I printed this bust with 0.16 resolution and Pla plastic and this model does not need supports </p>
<p>Albert Einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern physics. His work is also known for its influence on the philosophy of science.</p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer brand"><strong>Printer Brand: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Prusa</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>I3 MK3S</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>0.16</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>25%</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=filatech++PLA+&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        filatech  PLA                     </a>

                    dark blue
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Albert Einstein Bust

I printed this bust with 0.16 resolution and Pla plastic and this model does not need supports 

Albert Einstein was a German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity, one of the two pillars of modern physics. His work is also known for its influence on the philosophy of science.

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<div><p>Proof of concept for a 3D printed plasma torch. USB powered by a DC Electric High Voltage Generator.<br>
A plasma torch is a device for generating a directed flow of plasma. Plasma treatments are used to clean and activate the surface of a wide range of materials to make them easier to bond, glue and paint.</p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="https://youtu.be/oD7Tvfu5QQg">https://youtu.be/oD7Tvfu5QQg</a></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.gaudilabs.ch">http://www.gaudilabs.ch</a></p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer brand"><strong>Printer Brand: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Creality</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Ender 3 Pro</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Yes</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>0.16</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>25%</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=Polymaker+Polyflex+TPU+&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        Polymaker Polyflex TPU                     </a>

                    White
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3D Printed USB Powered Plasma Torch

Proof of concept for a 3D printed plasma torch. USB powered by a DC Electric High Voltage Generator.  
A plasma torch is a device for generating a directed flow of plasma. Plasma treatments are used to clean and activate the surface of a wide range of materials to make them easier to bond, glue and paint.

https://youtu.be/oD7Tvfu5QQg

http://www.gaudilabs.ch

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<div><p>A holder that allows you to place barocycler tube cartirdges into a Qiagen tissue lyser II for high-throughput tissue lysis.</p></div>
<h3 class="thing-component-header settings print-settings">Print Settings</h3>
<p class="detail-setting printer brand"><strong>Printer Brand: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>Prusa</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting printer"><strong>Printer: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>I3 MK3S</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>No</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>0.2</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>
                         </p><div><p>5% Honeycomb</p></div>
<p></p>                                    
                    <strong>Filament:</strong> 
                    <a href="http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-alias&amp;field-keywords=Prusa+PLA&amp;tag=tv-auto-20" target="_blank">
                        Prusa PLA                    </a>

                    Silver
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QIAGEN TissueLyserII Barocycler Cartridge Holder

A holder that allows you to place barocycler tube cartirdges into a Qiagen tissue lyser II for high-throughput tissue lysis.

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<div><p>A small replica of the infamous &quot;Demon Core&quot; experiment. Not made to exact proportions, meant to be a &quot;fun&quot; little desk toy. Don&apos;t forget your screwdriver!</p>
<p>The center cavity is sized to fit a 2&quot; sphere, you can buy a stainless or chrome steel ball bearing which will fit, or print the included sphere.</p>
<p>If you plan on painting it, I recommend only giving a light sanding on the outside of the reflectors because the layer lines actually mimic the machining marks on the real one. </p>
<p>For a good metal finish, apply Rub &apos;n Buff silver leaf.</p></div>
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<p class="detail-image"><img src="https://cdn.thingiverse.com/assets/bc/ea/5f/8a/e4/Emu5l22XIAE_fIH.jpg"></p>
                    <p class="detail-image"><img src="https://cdn.thingiverse.com/assets/0d/c9/a5/09/27/Emu5mCzXYAEJsN_.jpg"></p>
                    <p class="detail-image"><img src="https://cdn.thingiverse.com/assets/21/af/67/57/12/Emvz5jbXYAIZDYM.jpg"></p>
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Demon Core

A small replica of the infamous "Demon Core" experiment. Not made to exact proportions, meant to be a "fun" little desk toy. Don't forget your screwdriver!

The center cavity is sized to fit a 2" sphere, you can buy a stainless or chrome steel ball bearing which will fit, or print the included sphere.

If you plan on painting it, I recommend only giving a light sanding on the outside of the reflectors because the layer lines actually mimic the machining marks on the real one. 

For a good metal finish, apply Rub 'n Buff silver leaf.

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<div><p>This is a sci-fi shocktrooper. Inspired by Jin Roh.</p></div>
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Sci-Fi shocktrooper

This is a sci-fi shocktrooper. Inspired by Jin Roh.

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<div><p>The Ultimate Drawing tool!</p>
<p>but watch out!<br>
This protractor/ruler uses a 420 Degree system. Ideal for drawing exact 7 corners.</p>
<p>where you normally devide 360 by the amount of corners of your rectangular polygon.<br>
this one should be 420 devided by the number of corners....</p>
<p>So for this protractor. your normal 60 degree angle. Is 70 degree ;)<br>
Cause 60 degree would result in a 7 corner.....</p>
<ul><li>90 degree angle = 105 degree</li>
<li>180 degree angle = 210 degree</li>
</ul><p>Enjoy!</p></div>
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The Ultimate Drawing protractor/ruler Tool

The Ultimate Drawing tool!

but watch out!
This protractor/ruler uses a 420 Degree system. Ideal for drawing exact 7 corners.

where you normally devide 360 by the amount of corners of your rectangular polygon.
this one should be 420 devided by the number of corners....

So for this protractor. your normal 60 degree angle. Is 70 degree ;)
Cause 60 degree would result in a 7 corner.....

-  90 degree angle = 105 degree
- 180 degree angle = 210 degree

Enjoy!

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