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Toying Around: Turning 3D Printed Parts into Impressive Designer Toys

August 22, 2014

David White is a talented freelance illustration and concept design artist in Western Massachusetts. He specializes in robot art and has self-published books and other items for fans of robotics. White began creating 3D-printed designer toys in July of 2013. Some of his big-name clients include Lego and Scholastic.


Most adults who spend much of their day around toys usually answer to the name of “mom” or “dad,” and spend their time picking up what a Craigslister would politely term “well-loved” toys.  David White is an exception.

Toying Around

White’s days are almost entirely spent around toys.

White’s workbench is filled with parts for his designer toys.

However, these toys take on a different meaning of “well-loved.” As a freelance artist, White pours his creativity into making designer toys for the young-at-heart. Creating the designer toys started out as an homage to the “Micronauts” of the 70s. “I took the design of those toys and combined it with with a diaclone. I started doing sketches that were a 50/50 mix of the two and then figured it would be fun to 3D print them.”

Just one year after beginning his 3D-printed toy journey, White has created four designer toys that he sells online, and has plenty of ideas for the future. [Read more…]

Filed Under: 3D Printers and Printing, Art & Design, News Tagged With: 3D printing, Afiniacs, Art, Designer Toys, Mecha Zone

Announcing the Afinia 3D Printer-Enabled Innovators eBook!

August 21, 2014

Afinia 3D Printer-Enabled Innovators eBook Vol I

Some say that 3D printing is in the “infancy” stage, working its way toward the mainstream. Indeed, the novelty of 3D printers increases the excitement about projects that are being completed with this technology. But while some people spend their days dreaming of 3D print possibilities, there are Afinia users who are making their dreams a reality.

We’re proud to announce our first eBook, Afinia 3D Printer-Enabled Innovators: Stories of Success. Download the eBook and read about Afinia customers who have used their 3D printers to accomplish great things for business, for education, and for hobbies.

Enjoy!

Filed Under: 3D Printers and Printing, News Tagged With: 3D printing, Afiniacs, eBook, Testimonials

3D Printed Innovations Grow at Robot Garden

July 22, 2014

 

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Daniel Casner is the president of Robot Garden, a community workshop that provides members with the resources to create technologic and artistic projects, individually or as part of a team. As an indication of Casner’s community activity, he recently received the President’s Volunteer Service Award.


 

“An idea is a curious thing. It will not work unless you do.” – Jaeger’s Facts

Daniel has the above quote on his personal website. After interviewing him, it is clear that through hard work, he has been able to bring great ideas to life. One such idea is Robot Garden, a community workshop in Livermore, CA. Robot Garden strives to inspire and educate the community and promote [Read more…]

Filed Under: 3D Printers and Printing, News, Testimonials & Reviews Tagged With: 3D printer, 3D printing, Afinia3D, Afiniacs, California, Innovation, Robot Garden, STEAM

Recap of Inside 3DPrinting Conference and Expo

July 22, 2013

Earlier this month we had the pleasure of attending one of the première B2B trade shows for 3D Printing, Inside 3D Printing Conference & Expo, in Chicago.

The event featured 2 full days of conference sessions, and exhibitors galore! The focus of this trade show was a bit different then what you might normally find. The focus was on Education, and how 3D Printing is revolutionizing this industry. [Read more…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: 3D printing, 3DP, 5NBC, Afinia, Afiniacs, Inside 3D, Inside 3D Printing Conference & Expo

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