Some people think 3D printing is a useless technology and hobby. Quite frankly, they are just wrong. In this video, I present a range of 3D prints to convert non believers. While not every 3D print is useful, many 3D prints have a positive, meaningful impact on our daily lives. This ranges from convenience, hobbies and even life changing medical technology.

The next time someone dismisses 3D printing as a meaningless activity, send them to this video.

A big thanks to Liam from Astroprinter for collaborating on this video. The following links are relevant:
YouTube channel:    / astroprinter  
Twitch:   / astroprinter  
NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador bio: https://solarsystem.nasa.gov/ambassad...
Charity Makers live 24/7 stream   / charitymakers  
Toys for Tots by IC3D: https://www.ic3dprinters.com/2021toys/

0:00 Introduction

0:43 Trinkets with value
3Dbenchy video:    • How a 3DBenchy can tell where your 3D...  
Fidget drive: https://www.printables.com/model/1260...
Toys for Tots video:    • ToysForTots 2021  

2:20 Making things not possible any other way
Injection moulding video:    • HighSpeed Cup molding under 1,6s  P...  
Chain mail with spikes: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:336...
Willys Jeep: https://fab365.net/items/199

3:48 Education
F1 in Schools video:    • Winning the F1 in Schools Australian ...  
Micro Catapult (PLA remix): https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:188...

4:56 Prototypes
Meet a Maker Myles:    • 3D print for a living?  Meet a Maker...  
White House: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:461...

5:53 Making hobbies better
DIY car airbox:    • 3D printing functional car parts with...  
Switch JoyCon strap holder remix: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:310...
Swing out keyboard holder: https://www.printables.com/model/1801...
Meet a Maker with cosplay:    • These creators will amaze you!  Meet...  

7:44 Functional and replacement parts
Replacing broken items guide:    • Replace broken items around the house...  
3D scanning and printing an unobtainable car vent:    • 3D scanning + 3D printing to complete...  

9:43 Things that you just can’t buy:
F1 image credit: Jeff Wunrow https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William...
Licensed with CC2: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...

10:50 Changing people’s lives
3D printed eye prosthetic article: https://edition.cnn.com/2021/11/25/he...
3D printing organs article: https://wyss.harvard.edu/technology/3...
ENABLE 3D printed hands website: https://enablingthefuture.org/

11:35 Conclusion

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