ISS Mimic: a Link to the International Space Station here on Earth

When computer programmer Dallas Kidd was growing up, she wanted to be an astronomer. “But I realized as a kid,” she said, “that I didn’t know what that meant, because I didn’t know any astronomers. So I decided I couldn’t do that.” In high school computer programming classes, when other students were creating financial programs […]

Gigabot Engineering Updates – October 2020

re:3D’s Research and Development team never stands still, and while we’re developing the next generation of your Gigabot® and Gigabot® X 3D Printers, we’re continually looking for ways to refine the current iteration’s user experience, precision, and quality. As of October 1, 2020, all new Gigabot® 3+, Terabot and Gigabot® X 3D printers ship with […]

Creating Custom Architectural Features with māk studio

https://youtu.be/phcVUsK0HGYhttps://youtu.be/00lBiYXNfE0 The māk studio building is a rather nondescript structure in an industrial area just east of downtown Houston. It may not look like much from the outside, but the innards are a different story. This, in a way, is what they have the power to do for their clients, transforming a space that otherwise […]

rPLA 3D printing flake materials

rPLA Flake

rPLA Polylactic Acid, more commonly known as PLA, is one of the most frequently used materials in 3D printing. Its popularity comes from its ease of use, organic nature, and relatively strong mechanical properties. PLA is also inexpensive making it a great entry-level material. PLA also boasts strong mechanical properties and user-friendly thermal properties that […]

Contract Prints

Contract Prints Need to 3D print something HUGE? Aside from manufacturing Gigabot 3D printers, re:3D also offers 3D printing services for customers who want to see Gigabot’s quality or print models without having to own a Gigabot. To order a 3D print, click the contact button below and fill in the form. For custom part […]