3D Printer for Home, Education and Rapid Prototyping

Designing Projects with 3D Printing, Art, Science, and Engineering

Dot Silverman is an Electronics Designer at Instructables. She has a BA in Physics, with an emphasis in Engineering, and she is passionate about merging creativity and the sciences.
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Experience 3D Printing: Art and Engineering

3D-printed mounts used for a project.
3D-printed mounts used in Silverman’s “Mobile Sun-Seeking Robot” project.

“I was first introduced to 3D printing during my sophomore year of college, and started using 3D printers extensively when I joined the Instructables team. I’ve designed everything from ornamental products, like 3D-printed earrings, to more functional items, like 3D-printed components to hold down motors. I’ve found that the Afinia works well for [Read more…]

3D Printing Aids Pipeline Integrity

Daniel Lucaci leads Industrial Inspection Systems (IIS) Ltd., located in Ontario, Canada. IIS provides automated Non-Destructive Testing and Examination (NDT/NDE) solutions to the oil and gas industries.

An Industry of Integrity

Oil and gas pipeline integrity is extremely important. Pipelines can fail due to defects such as corrosion, cracks, or dents. These can result in property damage, injuries or, in the worst cases, fatalities. Daniel Lucaci’s company provides testing and automation solutions to pipeline manufacturers that certify and ensure the safety of their pipes. IIS solutions allow manufacturers to automatically inspect their pipeline welds for defects. If a defect is encountered, it is marked and an alarm is activated so the proper actions can be taken to correct the problem.

Up on Technology

One of the commitments IIS makes to their customers is providing them with the latest NDT technology. Looking at their history, IIS has always been ‘up on technology’ [Read more…]