Innovative 3D prints from the 2017 Simplify 3D contest

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  • Simplify 3D 4.0 Contest

    Simplify 3D 4.0 Contest

    Simplify3D CEO Clayton Webster tells us:

    "We are thrilled to showcase how our community is using Simplify3D Version 4.0 to unlock new capabilities. We were very impressed with the intuition and skill shown to create these fantastic models. As we continue to pioneer new techniques for additive manufacturing we are excited to see what our users will come up with next!"

    Let's look at them now.

    Photo by: Simplify3D

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • Hockey Clock by Greg Takacs

    Hockey Clock by Greg Takacs

    A father/son team used single extrusion and thin wall features to get the fine features of this print.

    We like the mix of 3D printing and electronics (plus, you can never go wrong with Nixie tubes).

    Photo by: Simplify3D

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • Battleship by Maurizio Castiglioni

    Battleship by Maurizio Castiglioni

    Look how small this is!

    Printed at 1/3000 scale, Simplify3D 4.0 small features and thin wall settings were used to print the small details.

    With the right printer and the right settings, you can get incredible detail.

    Photo by: Simplify3D

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • Architectural Model by Garrett Faulkner

    Architectural Model by Garrett Faulkner

    This architectural model is almost four feet long and took 350 hours to print. It used some bridging features of the slicer to span the windows and door frames.

    Photo by: Simplify3D

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • Bridge by Frank Lenski

    Bridge by Frank Lenski

    Speaking of bridges, this meter long model is based on New Zealand's Te Rewa Rewa Bridge.

    Beyond its basic cool factor, what makes this model interesting is that it was built for wind tunnel testing.

    Photo by: Simplify3D

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • Camera Case by Albert Kelnberger

    Camera Case by Albert Kelnberger

    If you're curious about the exact settings for Simplify3D, check out the attached image. This is a camera case for a Raspberry Pi.

    Photo by: Simplify3D

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • Fantasy Castle by Luke Sideras

    Fantasy Castle by Luke Sideras

    My wife sometimes knits with yarn that varies in color. You can also get filaments that come in many colors, providing a wonderful rainbow effect. This 57 hour print used special settings to reduce the infill for large base areas.

    Photo by: Simplify3D

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • Simplify3D Cookie Cutter by Brandon Delph

    Simplify3D Cookie Cutter by Brandon Delph

    There are a lot of 3D printed cookie cutters. What sets this one apart is the different depths and effects, allowing individual cookies to come out with texture and wording. Yum! Hungry now.

    Photo by: Simplify3D

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • Shoe by Shwetabh Jo

    Shoe by Shwetabh Jo

    It's a 3D printed shoe. How much cooler can you get from that? Using TPU (a flexible filament) and special extrusion settings for the sole and base of the shoe, this project is a preview of what shoes might be like in coming years.

    Photo by: Simplify3D

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • Hexapod by Alexander Wessling

    Hexapod by Alexander Wessling

    This is a custom designed walking robot. Internal structural details were managed in the Simplify3D slicer.

    Remember that a 3D modeling program can determine shapes and dimensions, but the internal material properties are the domain of the slicer.

    Photo by: Simplify3D

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • Hairy Lion by Tony Akens

    Hairy Lion by Tony Akens

    Notice the hair in the two lions above. First, you can 3D print hair. Wow! But second, the hair on the right lion is thinner than the lion on the left. It's using a single wall extrusion feature that allows for very fine printing.

    Photo by: Simplify3D

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • Rings by Guy Vagman

    Rings by Guy Vagman

    Combining "vase mode" (a way of printing continuous layers in a spiral) with a layer-by-layer printing process, the artist was able to create a unique ring design with a unique look.

    Photo by: Simplify3D

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

  • Yo-Yo by Jason Preuss

    Yo-Yo by Jason Preuss

    Yo-Yos aren't just donuts on strings. Paper yo-yos are long strips of paper on a stick that also fling out and return. Unfortunately, they can break easily.

    This yo-yo is modeled on the paper design and is paper thin, but since it's plastic, it's far more durable.

    Photo by: Simplify3D

    Caption by: David Gewirtz

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Hairy Lion by Tony Akens

Notice the hair in the two lions above. First, you can 3D print hair. Wow! But second, the hair on the right lion is thinner than the lion on the left. It's using a single wall extrusion feature that allows for very fine printing.

Caption by: David Gewirtz

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