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Dead whales, glass sponges, 3D-printing for the ocean, and more! Weekly Salvage: October 14, 2019
A precautionary approach to health, safety, and conservation while 3D printing in the home.
3D printers are awesome.
A Printrbot in the home.
That sentiment really shouldn’t surprise anyone who follows this blog. From oceanographic equipment, to farm tools, to just things around the house, over the last year I’ve made 3D printing a standard part of my toolbox.
A conversation last week on Twitter got me thinking again about 3D printers, safety, and disposability. On one hand, by allowing us to fabricate intricate custom parts at home, 3D printers can help us reduce the amount of waste produced and allow us to extend the life of otherwise disposable items. On the other hand, 3D printers produce their own plastic waste, particularly if, like me, you develop a lot of new projects from scratch.