It only takes a few minutes to cut out the parts. It sounds like either 8mm or 6mm acrylic will work for this project. Aluminum pipe serves as a spacer to keep the two main sheets in place.

Architecture students develop a 3D-printing pen that “draws” incredible acrylic structures in mid-air Architecture Design Fashion Eco Textiles 02/26/2016 under Architecture, Eco Textiles ...

Glowforge has been selling 3D laser printers since 2015, with more than $70 million in orders. Now it is adding the ability to print with different kinds of materials, dubbed Proofgrade. These ...

3D printing is a hot topic. These Web sites handle everything from online 3D printing services to consumer and professional printers. Shapeways You can upload designs in formats such as STL, X3D ...

Figure 1 | How machine vision prevents 3D-printing failure. a, In the 3D-printing process known as material jetting, a liquid resin is deposited through individually controllable nozzles.

The first fully automated 3D printing vending machine is open for business at UC Berkeley's Etcheverry Hall. In the background, Richard Berwick, Dreambox co-founder and chief technology officer, makes ...