Factory Signal Briefing — May 21, 2026
Advanced Manufacturing · 3D Printing · CNC · Robotics · AI Vision
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NP Aerospace 3D prints 110 kg suspension for armored vehicle
UK-based NP Aerospace, a specialist in armor manufacturing and military vehicle integration, is no stranger to additive manufacturing. In fact, the company has taken an active role in the…
Printed Mini Arcade Machine – Bartop Retro Gaming Cabinet #3DPrinting #3DThursday
Archer shares: A compact bartop arcade machine for emulating NES/SNES/Genesis/MAME with a 4:3 screen, Sanwa joystick/buttons, customizable LED lighting, and a subwoofer download the files…
SHINING 3D launches OptimScan Q12 HD scanner
SHINING 3D has released the OptimScan Q12 HD, a high-precision 3D inspection scanner built for industrial metrology applications that demand detailed surface data and flexible automation…
Soldering Cable Holder – Print in Place #3DPrinting #3DThursday
Robotobi shares: A print-in-place soldering cable holder with a clip-in spring mechanism for hands-free soldering. Tested with Bambu PLA, PETG, and PETG-CF; includes a calibration test print…
Agnikul Cosmos fires cluster of four 3D printed semi-cryogenic engines
Agnikul Cosmos, a private Indian space transportation company founded by IIT Madras alumni, has carried out what it claims is the first cluster firing of four semi-cryogenic rocket engines…
Ambient LED Lamp Magic Cubes RGB (WLED) #3DPrinting #3DThursday
BobSonicLab shares: A Wi-Fi-controlled RGB lamp built around the ESP32 Live Mini Kit and WLED, using WS2812 mini LEDs on a narrow strip. USB-C powered with optional microphone or touch…
Apple Pocket Pi – Retro Handheld Games Console #3DPrinting #3DThursday
Applepie shares: A pocket-sized retro handheld built around the Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W with a 2.4″ 320×240 SPI screen, 3000mAh battery, USB-C charging, mono audio, and built-in safe-shutdown…
Dupont Jumper Wire Organizer – Gridfinity & Arduino Compatible #3DPrinting #3DThursday
Duckys3DStudio shares: A Gridfinity-compatible Dupont wire organizer with three dedicated sections (M-M, M-F, F-F), engraved labels, and integration with existing Gridfinity baseplates. Ends…
Enclosure for Sunton ESP32-2432S028R #3DPrinting #3DThursday
mdkendall shares: A 3D-printed enclosure for the popular Sunton “Cheap Yellow Display” ESP32 board (2.8″ 320×240 touch screen), with an optional desk stand. A go-to project for ESPHome and…
ESParto Cyberdeck – ESP32-Based Remote Control for RC Projects #3DPrinting #3DThursday
Jimbob shares: A handheld cyberdeck-style ESP32 controller designed for radio-controlled projects. Compact, portable, and customizable — great inspiration for makers building custom RC…
FANUC partners with Google to advance physical AI in its robots
Since FANUC released its physical AI system at IREX in Tokyo, customer interest has grown rapidly, and it is working with Google and NVIDIA.
Gridfinity Extended – OpenSCAD Customizer for Bins & Bases #3DPrinting #3DThursday
ostat shares: The most feature-rich OpenSCAD implementation of Gridfinity, generating customizable cups, bases, bins, and dividers directly in MakerWorld’s Customizer. Voronoi/hex wall…
Looks like it might rain, so I’ve put Intermediates on the bins!
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The California 3D Printing Situation Updated
Score 321 · 184 comments
This is interesting. It really does seem like they were correct. The lobby group is just trying to rush things through to get things out there and don't think anyone would look into it. Good…
"Breakfast Blocks", the building set I wanted since I was a kid
Score 838 · 34 comments
Brings me back to my days of stacking these things on diner tables. When I saw the contest on MakerWorld was for a kids toy I knew just want to make! Link below if anyone is interested…
I can't oversell PETG interface layers
Score 321 · 80 comments
The hell that removing these supports would have been enough to get me not to print it, even if I tuned them. But with dual nozzles and petg as the interface on a pla print it's just one…
Microcenter now sells PET-CF! Hopefully more engineering filaments to come. Give PET a try!
Score 54 · 46 comments
PET is a very good compromise in terms of printability, mechanical properties and price. It can also be annealed. 2A people, you’ll love this. If you can print ASA/ABS, you can print this. I…
My 2 Printed Macaws
Score 156 · 10 comments
i thought i share my 2 3d printed macaws, They look amazing.
Found this super cute printer from 2017. And it‘s just amazing!
Score 75 · 13 comments
But where is the filament roll? Yeah, it‘s under its print bed! 😄 The M3D Micro was a Kickstarter project in 2017 aiming at being more consumer friendly at a fairly low price point. They…
Waterjet orifice blew out prematurely
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Im still really new to operating a water jet but I had replaced the orifice 2 days ago only had about 10 to 15 hours of run time before it stopped cutting this is what it looks like anyone…