3D printing has grown to extreme proportions and at a very fast rate. Thanks to improvements in print quality, speed, and price, more uses are being generated every day. Let's have a look at some of the most fascinating roles a 3D printed object can play.

6 Examples of Fascinating 3D Printed Products | All3DP

Author Douglas Coupland has partnered with La Maison Simons in Canada to create a collaborative crowdsourced art project called 3DCanada.

Douglas Coupland Scans Shoppers for 3DCanada Project | All3DP

Love Dogs? Love 3D printing? Combine your passions with PlayDog, a smart system that provides exercise and food while you're away from home.

Pavlov's Dog: PlayDog is a 3D Printed Game for Canines | All3DP

Olympia Entertainment worked with Stratasys Direct Manufacturing to illustrate new District Detroit area with large-scale 3D printed models.

Stratasys Direct Manufacturing Helps Visualize District Detroit | All3DP

Prototyping a product can be costly and slow, but using 3D prototyping, or rapid prototyping, you can iterate efficiently. Explore this method in the following guide.

What Is 3D Prototyping? – Simply Explained | All3DP

For those looking to 3D print on the cheap, AmazonBasics filaments seem to be a perfect solution. But are they really all that good? We got a spool of PLA to test, so let's find out!

AmazonBasics PLA 3D Printer Filament Review | All3DP

US package delivery company UPS is teaming up with enterprise software company SAP to branch out into a spare parts 3D printing business.

UPS Partners With SAP to Launch Spare Parts 3D Printing Business | All3DP

Jump into this guide to find out how to install OctoPrint on the Raspberry Pi 3 B+, one of the most popular Pi boards available right now.

How to Set Up OctoPrint on Raspberry Pi 3 B+ – 3 Easy Steps | All3DP

L'imprimante 3D Anet A8, très populaire et très controversée, a fait l'objet d'un sérieux remaniement. Le fabricant chinois a dévoilé l'Anet A8 version 2019, un nouveau modèle au design épuré et à la sécurité renforcée. Lisez ici les point-clés sur cette imprimante 3D.

Imprimante 3D Anet A8 : la version 2019 enfin dévoilée! | All3DP

Good news for Prusa Mk2 owners: An upgrade kit to Mk3 is now available. But be prepared to replace most of the old parts.

Prusa Research Offers MK3 Upgrade Kit for Older MK2/S Models | All3DP

Netflix have released blueprints for "The Netflix Switch", a big button in a 3D printable housing for binge watching your favorite TV shows.

Netflix Switch: Build your own Enclosure with 3D Printing | All3DP

Sie suchen einen 3D-Drucker mit großem Bauraum? Hier ist unsere aktuelle Auswahl der besten Großformat-3D-Drucker auf dem Markt.

Die besten 3D-Drucker mit großem Bauraum 2020 | All3DP

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                                            <p style="text-align: justify;">The&#xA0;Apollo of Piombino&#xA0;or the&#xA0;Piombino Boy&#xA0;is a famous Greek bronze statuette&#xA0;in late Archaic style that depicts the god as a&#xA0;kouros&#xA0;or youth, or it may be a worshipper bringing an offering.&#xA0;The bronze is inlaid with copper for the boy&apos;s lips, eyebrows and nipples. The eyes, which are missing, were of another material, perhaps bone or ivory.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">It was found in 1832 at&#xA0;Piombino&#xA0;(Roman&#xA0;Populonia), in&#xA0;Etruria, in the harbor off the southwest point and was purchased for the&#xA0;Mus&#xE9;e du Louvre&#xA0;in 1834. Its&#xA0;archaic&#xA0;style led scholars like Reinhard Lullies and Max Hirmer&#xA0;to date it in the 5th century BCE and place its facture in&#xA0;Magna Graecia, the Hellenic culture area of southern Italy; Kenneth Clark illustrated it in&#xA0;The Nude(1956),&#xA0;Karl Schefold included it in&#xA0;Meisterwerke Griechischer Kunst&#xA0;1960&#xA0;and casts of it were to be found in university and museum study collections; one made by the Louvre has been returned to Piombino.&#xA0;Instead,&#xA0;B.S. Ridgeway&#xA0;(Ridgeway 1967) proved it to be&#x2014; not simply an archaising sculpture of the 1st century BCE, of the kind designed to appeal to a Roman with refined tastes&#x2014; but a consciously fabricated Roman&#xA0;forgery, with a false inlaid inscription of silver in archaic lettering on the left leg. The inscription dedicates this Apollo to&#xA0;Athena, an anomaly.&#xA0;The two sculptors responsible could not resist secreting inside the sculpture a lead tag inscribed with their names, which was found when the sculpture was conserved in 1842.&#xA0;One was aTyrian&#xA0;&#xE9;migr&#xE9; to&#xA0;Rhodes. The Louvre&apos;s website adds that a comparable work uncovered in 1977 in&#xA0;Pompeii, in the villa of C. Julius Polybius, corroborates the hypothesis of an archaising pastiche, made for a Roman client in the 1st century BCE.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The study of ancient Greek sculpture in the last decades has moved away from the traditional practice of identifying sculptures based on brief literary descriptions and attempting to recognize the characteristic manner of some famous names as reflected in reproductions of their work and variants based on their style, to concentrate instead on the socio-political world in which sculpture was created and other less subjective criteria.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">This object is part of &quot;Scan The World&quot;. Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for the public to access for free. Scan the World is an open source, community effort, if you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email&#xA0;<a href="mailto:stw@myminifactory.com" target="_blank">stw@myminifactory.com</a>&#xA0;to find out how you can help.</p>
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Apollo of Piombino at The Louvre, Paris

 The Apollo of Piombino or the Piombino Boy is a famous Greek bronze statuette in late Archaic style that depicts the god as a kouros or youth, or it may be a worshipper bringing an offering. The bronze is inlaid with copper for the boy's lips, eyebrows and nipples. The eyes, which are missing, were of another material, perhaps bone or ivory. It was found in 1832 at Piombino (Roman Populonia), in Etruria, in the harbor off the southwest point and was purchased for the Musée du Louvre in 1834. Its archaic style led scholars like Reinhard Lullies and Max Hirmer to date it in the 5th century BCE and place its facture in Magna Graecia, the Hellenic culture area of southern Italy; Kenneth Clark illustrated it in The Nude(1956), Karl Schefold included it in Meisterwerke Griechischer Kunst 1960 and casts of it were to be found in university and museum study collections; one made by the Louvre has been returned to Piombino. Instead, B.S. Ridgeway (Ridgeway 1967) proved it to be— not simply an archaising sculpture of the 1st century BCE, of the kind designed to appeal to a Roman with refined tastes— but a consciously fabricated Roman forgery, with a false inlaid inscription of silver in archaic lettering on the left leg. The inscription dedicates this Apollo to Athena, an anomaly. The two sculptors responsible could not resist secreting inside the sculpture a lead tag inscribed with their names, which was found when the sculpture was conserved in 1842. One was aTyrian émigré to Rhodes. The Louvre's website adds that a comparable work uncovered in 1977 in Pompeii, in the villa of C. Julius Polybius, corroborates the hypothesis of an archaising pastiche, made for a Roman client in the 1st century BCE. The study of ancient Greek sculpture in the last decades has moved away from the traditional practice of identifying sculptures based on brief literary descriptions and attempting to recognize the characteristic manner of some famous names as reflected in reproductions of their work and variants based on their style, to concentrate instead on the socio-political world in which sculpture was created and other less subjective criteria. This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for the public to access for free. Scan the World is an open source, community effort, if you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help. 

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<div><p>The two bearing with an outer diameter of 7 mm, an inner diameter of 3 mm and a thickness of 3 mm is required.</p></div>
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*GT2-belt-pulley receiving side 2

The two bearing with an outer diameter of 7 mm, an inner diameter of 3 mm and a thickness of 3 mm is required.

<i><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">Heliastrea reussiana (</span></i><span style="font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: black; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;">Edwards et Haime<i>, 1850)</i><br>
Age: Miocene<br>
Locality: Pleven region, Bulgaria</span>

Heliastrea Reussiana Fossil

Heliastrea reussiana (Edwards et Haime, 1850)
Age: Miocene
Locality: Pleven region, Bulgaria

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                                            <p>Here is my take on MK11&#xA0;Sub Zero&apos;s belt accessory&#xA0;- Sareena&apos;s Momento. This was 3d modeled in Autoddesk Fusion 360. This is my interpretation on it - I did not model the cloth wrap because it would be easier to 3d print without it and easier to just wrap it with real cloth after it&apos;s been printed.</p>
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<p>The dimensions for one half, laid flat on the print bed are:&#xA0;</p>
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<li>7.2in x 1.37in x 0.21in</li>
<li>182.88mm x 34.92mm x 5.36mm&#xA0;</li>
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<p>I have uploaded both the whole and half model.&#xA0;</p>
<p>Note: this is for a costume prop only. This is not meant to be used as a weapon and can be dangerous is used improperly. Please use proper judgement - I know you will.</p>
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MK11 Sub Zero Belt Accessory - Sareena's Momento

 Here is my take on MK11 Sub Zero's belt accessory - Sareena's Momento. This was 3d modeled in Autoddesk Fusion 360. This is my interpretation on it - I did not model the cloth wrap because it would be easier to 3d print without it and easier to just wrap it with real cloth after it's been printed. The dimensions for one half, laid flat on the print bed are: 7.2in x 1.37in x 0.21in 182.88mm x 34.92mm x 5.36mm I have uploaded both the whole and half model. Note: this is for a costume prop only. This is not meant to be used as a weapon and can be dangerous is used improperly. Please use proper judgement - I know you will. 

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                                            <p>TitlePaolo and FrancescaArtistAlexander Munro (1825-1871)Date1851-1852MediumMarbleDimensionsxAccession #1960P29</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The subject comes from Dante&apos;s Inferno. Francesca, engaged to be married against her will, falls in love with her fianc&#xE9;&apos;s younger brother Paolo. When this is discovered, they are murdered. The sculpture shows the moment when, reading the Love of Lancelot for Guinevere, they are drawn to their first kiss.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">The plaster model for this sculpture was shown in the 1851 Great Exhibition. This marble version (scanned) was commissioned by William Gladstone (1809-98), later Prime Minister.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"><span data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">This object is part of &quot;Scan The World&quot;. Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for the public to access for free. Scan the World is an open source, community effort, if you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help.<br><br>Scanned : Photogrammetry (<em>Processed using Agisoft PhotoScan</em>)</span></p>
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Paolo and Francesca

 TitlePaolo and FrancescaArtistAlexander Munro (1825-1871)Date1851-1852MediumMarbleDimensionsxAccession #1960P29 The subject comes from Dante's Inferno. Francesca, engaged to be married against her will, falls in love with her fiancé's younger brother Paolo. When this is discovered, they are murdered. The sculpture shows the moment when, reading the Love of Lancelot for Guinevere, they are drawn to their first kiss. The plaster model for this sculpture was shown in the 1851 Great Exhibition. This marble version (scanned) was commissioned by William Gladstone (1809-98), later Prime Minister. This object is part of "Scan The World". Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks and landmarks from across the globe for the public to access for free. Scan the World is an open source, community effort, if you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help.Scanned : Photogrammetry (Processed using Agisoft PhotoScan) 

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                                            <p>A new invasion is coming. This time they pop-out in any 3D Printer in 25min. Space Invaders !!</p>
<p>The classic alien is ready to invade your printer as well as your neighborhood !</p>
<p>Please note that they come in peace !</p>
<p>Enjoy one of the most popular games from Atari, the all alien collection is now available on myminifactory.</p>
<p>Spread the Invasion !!</p>
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Space Invader 20Points

 A new invasion is coming. This time they pop-out in any 3D Printer in 25min. Space Invaders !! The classic alien is ready to invade your printer as well as your neighborhood ! Please note that they come in peace ! Enjoy one of the most popular games from Atari, the all alien collection is now available on myminifactory. Spread the Invasion !! 

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<p>CAD Files:
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Ratchet hinge box

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                                            <p>The Lumbar curve of the vertebra is the third of four parts for the spinal model. This piece is intricately detailed and can be an exemplar model for soluble filament capabilities.</p>
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Lumbar Vertebrae

 The Lumbar curve of the vertebra is the third of four parts for the spinal model. This piece is intricately detailed and can be an exemplar model for soluble filament capabilities. 

Cat Toy Food Barrel

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                                            <p>Cute Halloween pumpkin cookie cutter (very easy to print for all&#xA0;printers)</p>
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Halloween Pumpkin cookie cutter

 Cute Halloween pumpkin cookie cutter (very easy to print for all printers) 

Lenght; 57.26 mm<br>
Width: 87.10 mm<br>
height; 57.25 mm<br>
volume:57.87<br>
area:130.34 cm2<br>
triangles: 236464

Woman bust

Lenght; 57.26 mm
Width: 87.10 mm
height; 57.25 mm
volume:57.87
area:130.34 cm2
triangles: 236464

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                                            <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: &apos;Verdana&apos;,&apos;sans-serif&apos;; mso-bidi-font-family: HelveticaNeue; color: #222222;">Design by - Sergio S Ferreira</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: &apos;Verdana&apos;,&apos;sans-serif&apos;; mso-bidi-font-family: HelveticaNeue; color: #222222;">Stage Two:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: &apos;Verdana&apos;,&apos;sans-serif&apos;; mso-bidi-font-family: HelveticaNeue; color: #222222;">The design has been modified to be more robust and durable.&#xA0;</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: &apos;Verdana&apos;,&apos;sans-serif&apos;; mso-bidi-font-family: HelveticaNeue; color: #222222;">The whole system consists solely of plastic parts. The system includes a tap, a soft 8mm PVC tube, a pamphlet holder and a basin.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size: 8.5pt; font-family: &apos;Verdana&apos;,&apos;sans-serif&apos;; mso-bidi-font-family: HelveticaNeue; color: #222222;">The basin doubles its function as a transportation container for the whole system. The system is offered in a kit format. This format allows for easy and cost effective transportation. The kit is designed to be assembled.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">File contains Stage One and Stage Two submissions</p>
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UPDATED FOR STAGE TWO Sergio S. Ferreira - Wahakit

 Design by - Sergio S Ferreira Stage Two: The design has been modified to be more robust and durable. Stage One: The whole system consists solely of plastic parts. The system includes a tap, a soft 8mm PVC tube, a pamphlet holder and a basin. The basin doubles its function as a transportation container for the whole system. The system is offered in a kit format. This format allows for easy and cost effective transportation. The kit is designed to be assembled. File contains Stage One and Stage Two submissions ADD YOUR COMMENTS BELOW! 

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                                            <p>What a spooky Springo!</p>
<p>Print at .15mm layer height and separate spring manually after printing, no supports required.</p>
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Springo Skull

 What a spooky Springo! Print at .15mm layer height and separate spring manually after printing, no supports required. 

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