http://www.3duke.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.3duke.co.nz en-us Fri, 13 Mar 2026 03:00:31 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.3duke.co.nz/blog/post/149055/now-printing-thousands/ We got some more printers... Again.Over 25 BambuLab A1 3D printers now hum away in our print farm — a carefully tuned army dedicated to high-volume 3D printing of simple parts in PLA and PETG plastic. Whether it’s hundreds or thousands of components, we’re now geared up to pump them out fast — day and night.Our new additional setup is perfect for:Short-run manufacturingBridge productionLow-volume batchesTime-sensitive projects... Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:18:58 +1200 http://www.3duke.co.nz/blog/#post149055 http://www.3duke.co.nz/blog/post/85930/3d-printed-awards/ Awards are a great way to acknowledge outstanding achievements, but when it comes to rewarding top shelf performance, why do it with an off the shelf trophy? You know its only going to get tossed in that second draw under the desk next week, you know the one? Its got that collection of lanyards and the stacks of business cards you cant use because they have the old company logo on them!... Mon, 25 Jul 2022 19:37:15 +1200 http://www.3duke.co.nz/blog/#post85930 http://www.3duke.co.nz/blog/post/81787/3d-printing-for-students/ We understand how frustrating it can be trying to have your models completed on time for your big finals hand in. University printers with massive backlogs of models to get through, machines broken down, or are you unsure if your model is even suitable for 3d printing. Sound familiar?... Wed, 20 Apr 2022 12:43:08 +1200 http://www.3duke.co.nz/blog/#post81787 http://www.3duke.co.nz/blog/post/76950/electric-catamaran/ Covid-19 has impacted everyone around the globe, and this was especially true for our friends at Earthling.  While developing their electric powered catamaran, lock downs could not have come at a worse time. The main hull structure of the boat was being built in one country, while componentry was being manufactured and supplied from other countries. Without the possibility of travel, it was impossible to put someone onsite at the overseas boat building facility who would be responsible for ... Sun, 13 Feb 2022 11:45:05 +1300 http://www.3duke.co.nz/blog/#post76950 http://www.3duke.co.nz/blog/post/64030/we-went-big/ When BASF introduced the first Isopropanol-Azole free crop protection fungicide, they needed a clever way to show it off. But just how do you display a chemical compound liquid with impact?Why not 3D print a giant 2 meter tall model of the molecular structure?... Thu, 01 Apr 2021 12:16:57 +1300 http://www.3duke.co.nz/blog/#post64030 http://www.3duke.co.nz/blog/post/64019/3d-printing-in-architecture/ 3D printing architectural models is one of our most favorite things to do, but it comes with a very love hate relationship. What better way to show off your designs and convey concepts to potential buyers than with a scale model of their potential new structure? Long gone are the days of architects spending countless hours measuring, cutting and gluing materials and components to produce a hand made reconstruction, right? Well.... sort of...... Thu, 01 Apr 2021 09:31:53 +1300 http://www.3duke.co.nz/blog/#post64019 http://www.3duke.co.nz/blog/post/61095/investment-casting-3d-printed-patterns/ 3Duke Engineering have been working alongside local Foundries and providing 3D printed parts for use in the investment casting process since 2016! Lost Wax Casting has been around since 3700BC, and with developments in 3D printing technologies and materials, it now has a new lease on life. Substituting traditional wax patterns for 3d printed parts in PLA plastic, and burning out patterns rather than de-waxing, it's now easier than ever to develop and iterate metal cast components.... Wed, 06 Jan 2021 11:11:15 +1300 http://www.3duke.co.nz/blog/#post61095 http://www.3duke.co.nz/blog/post/60708/te-hau-ora/ In late 2019 Jasmax Architectural firm launched a new brand identity based around their bi-cultural core. Inspired by traditional Maori flutes used in spiritual ceremonies, Te Hau-Ora was created in the form of a 3D printed Koauau with accompanying broach. Jasmax says, “Created as a taonga to honour current employees and welcome new employees into the practice, Te Hau-Ora recognises the importance of belonging to a place of long connection to our land and its people, and it is designed to be p... Mon, 14 Dec 2020 14:07:18 +1300 http://www.3duke.co.nz/blog/#post60708 http://www.3duke.co.nz/blog/post/51519/The-ShieldsUP-Project--Keeping-Busy-During-The-Lockdown/ Approximately 12 hours prior to the initiation of New Zealand's Level 4 lock down, there was chatter within the maker forums about the possible shortages of personal protection equipment (PPE) for medical staff. A couple of wise men sent out a few emails, and what ensued over the following 48 hours was pure chaos, yet somehow organised with such harmony. By the time a few Doctors had verified the demand for face shields, we had already 60+ members from the maker community logged into a group cha... Thu, 23 Apr 2020 12:08:25 +1200 http://www.3duke.co.nz/blog/#post51519 http://www.3duke.co.nz/blog/post/49676/ironclad-pan-co/ The Ironclad Pan Company was founded in 2019 by Kate Slavin, Levi Slavin and Joe Carter. Their aim was to create a sustainable product that would be a return to beautiful craft and traditional techniques. In an era of disposable products, the team wanted to create a meaningful object that people only had to buy once. Something precious, that could be handed down for generations.... Fri, 13 Mar 2020 11:29:12 +1300 http://www.3duke.co.nz/blog/#post49676