Hello and welcome to a special edition of the top five videos of the week, where we bring you the latest and greatest in 3D printing-related video content. We’ve got a great lineup for you today as we dive into high fashion with Iris van Herpen’s 3D printed creations before going on a tour of how Prusa 3D printers are made! From there we take a look at heroes on the silver screen and on the front lines as we explore 3D printed costumes and drones. Finally, we take a look at some top-notch modeling and remote control wiring as Mateusz Malinowski assembles a 1:150 scale, 3D printed model of a cargo ship. We hope you enjoy these visual offerings and keep the love for 3D printing alive!
Top 1: Exploring 3D Printed Fashion at Iris van Herpen’s Paris Exhibition
Our first video comes from a 3Dnatives field trip to the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris, France where famed fashion designer Iris van Herpen has a collection of works on display that feature 3D printed dresses that blur the line between clothing and contemporary art. The Paris exhibition is known as “Sculpting The Senses” and encompasses 11 rooms with different themes, where visitors have the chance to enter the mind of the artist while seeing her most magnificent works. Not only does it display the vast opportunities that additive manufacturing offers in clothing production, but it also shows the extent to which 3D technologies are transforming the fashion industry. Watch the video to see some of van Herpen’s signature designs!
Top 2: 3D Printing 3D Printers!
In this video by Strange Parts, we embark on a tour of Prusa Research’s 3D printer factory in Prague, Czechia. This look inside the production and manufacture of the iconic 3D printer brand takes us step by step, starting alongside the man himself, Josef Prusa. In this in-depth tour of manufacturing, we get to see some of the interesting behind-the-scenes of how 3D printing printers take place on a large scale. Each step is accompanied by experts from Prusa Resesarch’s team who are able to describe the process and explain how the steps all fit together into the products that work for us at home and at work! If you are at all interested in how 3D printers are made, you need to check it out below!
Top 3: Taking 3D Printed Cosplay to the Next Level
This video from Plentiful Props 3D brings fantasy to life as we get to see some of the most realistic-looking costumes assembled before our very eyes with the help of 3D printing. In this specific video, Nick has a project to build an Iron Man Mk 46 suit. While there are previous videos that cover more of the actual 3D printing and assembly of the suit, this video in particular is interesting because it has to do with adding the electronics and programming the lights and sounds that are meant to give the suit life. It is often interesting to see how 3D printed parts are used after printing, and working with electronics or computer parts that interact with 3D printed pieces in some form is an important aspect that comes up more often than you may imagine! So check out the video below to see for yourself!
Top 4: 3D Printing Drones on Ukraine’s Frontlines
On the ground in Ukraine, the war against Russia continues. To face these challenges, Ukraine’s soldiers are turning to 3D printing to gain the upper hand. More and more engagements are being handled by remote-controlled drones, which are used by both sides. Ukraine has seen a lot of success using these drones as anti-tank weapons by outfitting them as kamikaze weapons, designed to fly up close to their target, before detonating their payload. The cost of these drones is being recouped through 3D printing, which allows for cheap replacement parts to be manufactured quickly and without supply chain issues. Learn more by watching this report from Radio Free Europe to see how 3D printing is changing the landscape of the conflict.
Top 5: Scale Model Ship Brought to Life with 3D Printing
This final video from Mateusz Malinowski takes us on the journey of 3D printing, assembling, and testing a beautifully detailed 1:150 scale model of the DFDS Ark Germania cargo ship. What’s amazing about the project is the minimal amount of post-processing required after printing. Follow along as Mateusz assembles the ship, including the electronics for the electric motors and rudders, and puts together intricate above-deck details and coloring before finally giving the model the real test by piloting it in a body of water. If you are curious at all about model building or remote-controlled models, this is a fantastic way to learn more about the hobby from a passionate project and creator! Watch more below!
*Cover photo credits: 3Dnatives