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Coldplay Music of the Spheres guitar: On Wednesday 13th of October, I had the great pleasure of seeing Coldplay at Eden Park, in Auckland, New Zealand, and it was a truly awesome gig! For the event, I made one of my Atom guitars, themed after the Planet of the Spheres album cover, and this was gifted to the band by the University of Auckland and Eden Park. The guitar was painted to match the album artwork by talented New Zealand airbrush artist Ron van Dam. The guitar was printed in nylon 12 (PA2200), with a 65% used/35% virgin powder ratio. The guitar specs include: · Neck: Warmoth Vortex maple neck, 10-16" compound radius rosewood fret board, 22 frets, 25 1/2" scale, Corian nut, 6150 sized jumbo frets · Body: 3D printed Nylon 12, with maple inner core joining the neck to the bridge · Bridge: Schaller 3D-6 Flat Mount Bridge · Pickups: Seymour Duncan hot-rodded humbuckers · Other hardware: Gotoh Mini 510 Locking Tuners, Schaller Strap Locks · Controls: 5 position pickup select switch for PRS style wiring, 1 volume, 1 Tone knob · Weight: 3.2Kg #cdamlab #CAMMD  #uoa #3dprinting #additivemanufacturing #coldplay #dfam The University of Auckland ASTM Additive Manufacturing Center of Excellence Wohlers Associates, Powered by ASTM

The perfect bird doesn't exi... [Test Results] Turkey Print Failed Successfully! 🦃 Our gratitude algorithms are overflowing this Thanksgiving (stack overflow intended) with thankfulness for our amazing community of engineers, customers, partners, and friends. “The average time for eating a Thanksgiving dinner is 12 minutes, which, incidentally, coincides with halftime.” — Erma Bombeck #thankful #gratitude #customerappreciation

The ability of having complete control over the prototyping process, the freedom to iterate on designs at will, and the fun of seeing your CAD models materialize right before your eyes is an exciting concept. In-house 3D printing has its place, but it’s not the silver bullet it’s often made out to be. The hidden costs can add up quickly, turning what seemed like a straightforward investment into a complex and costly endeavor. While it’s tempting to think that any 3D printer will suit your needs, the reality is that not all machines are created equal. Different technologies come with their own set of material constraints, print resolution limits, and design restrictions. #3dprinting #prototypes #additivemanufacturing #partproduction Read on about the hidden costs and what to do instead... https://lnkd.in/ewZ_Dz6Z

Ever wonder if 3D printing is the answer to the universe, life, and everything? Well, while it may not be 42, it sure gets darn close when it comes to manufacturing solutions! Dive into a world where lighter aerospace components fly higher, medical devices fit just right, and automotive designs are cooler than liquid nitrogen. At SICAM, we don't just print in 3D; we innovate in 4D—Design, Durability, Detail, and Delight. 🎉 Let's print the future, one layer at a time! #3DPrintingWizards #EngineeringEIFFEL

For a design engineer, the use of generative #AI processes is the equivalent of transitioning from sewing by hand to using a sewing machine. It can require a shift of mindset that instead of practicing a craft, engineers are now wielding a productive machine. https://lnkd.in/dd5dXg6t

SICAM booth in the quiet of the morning before attendees arrived. We're excited about all the people we've met at the Region’s Largest Design & Contract Manufacturing Trade Show! #D2PMA2024 Marlborough #engineering #mjf #3dprinting

Excited to see the latest trends in product development at the D2P show in Marlborough, MA this week! From advancements in 3D printing to innovative materials, we have so much to share with anyone who stops by the booth. Looking forward to meeting new #engineer friends and seeing familiar faces... See you there! Register here - Free SICAM VIP access: https://ow.ly/AVT850TM2JS #D2P2024 #MJF #innovation #3DPrinting wiith SICAM

The future of rapid prototyping: How 3D printing is changing the game for engineers. #Prototyping #3DPrinting #Engineering #Innovation http://ow.ly/Tpki30sE8pK

As you design your part, consider how it can be optimized for the layer-by-layer 3D printing process. This explanation from MarkForged gives great design tips for engineers– Making the most of 3D printing technology in your projects... #3DDesign #Engineering #Prototyping #3DPrinting http://ow.ly/iAKo30sE8pJ

Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) also know as Fused deposition modeling (FDM) is popular because of it's variety of available thermoplastic resins… https://lnkd.in/gdfJctfN #FDM #FFF #3Dprinting