Need fifty copies of that 3D printed whirligig you’re so proud of? It might be faster to just cast copies by using the 3D printed model to make a mold. [Micah] found himself in this situation and ...

Today I’m going to focus on diecast metal and resin plastics as these are the 2 main materials used today in making detailed model cars and trucks for collectors to set on their shelves or dioramas.

A new study has integrated digital modeling and 3D printing to recreate ancient Chinese bronze piece-mold techniques in under 40 hours, compared to weeks using traditional methods. The approach ...