Top 5 Videos: From the Floor at 3D Print Paris

Welcome back to another top 5 videos! If you’re reading this, it means that another week filled with new creations, revelations, and discoveries in the world of additive manufacturing has passed us by and we, as ever, stand ready to deliver you the freshest catches of the week. To start off a weekend of 3D printing audio-visual absorption, we have a series of videos from the recently completed 3D printing expo in France, 3D Print Paris before stretching across the ocean to take a look at some local projects in the United States, with a few stopovers along the way to see some familiar faces and interesting factoids about the medical 3D printing sector. And so without further ado, let’s jump right in!

Top 1: A 3D Print Paris Interview From Yours Truly

In this 3Dnatives video, we take to the floor of 3D Print Paris and interview Stephane Fourrat, Director of LNA Prototyes, about the role of post-procession in small-batch production. From his perspective as a 3D printing and prototyping solutions company, he discusses this year’s exhibit at the 3D Print Paris trade show as well as the sort of finished items that have been created by LNA Prototypes. Learn more about the key stage of all 3D prints – post-processing – and why it is such an important concept for companies across the board and in different sectors. Follow along with the subtitled video or take the opportunity to practice your French at home!

Top 2: Flying to New Heights with 3D Printing

In this video from Trent Palmer, we take a look at a little FDM printer doing some heavy lifting with the help of a high-performance diamond nozzle. Trent takes 3D printing from the world of around-the-house repairs and replacement parts and takes it to the skies as he uses 3D printed parts from a commercially available 3D printer to upgrade his very real piloted prop aircraft. The project includes producing fairings to cover landing lights and some in-cabin equipment. With the help of a handheld 3D scanner, they are able to print out a series of covers that are lightweight, stable, and most importantly, aerodynamic. Just how much can such a small change affect a full-sized plane in mid-flight? Take a look and see for yourself!