Design Blog + 3D News | K. Nofal Design

3D Printing an e-NABLE Hand

Fri, 23 Mar 2018 11:30:00 EST

]]> Just printed our first e-NABLE Cyborg Beast hand to donate to a very good cause. Check back to see the final version assembled after our priming, filling, sanding and painting process. Love giving back to the community in any way we can...Learn more about Enabling the Future 'A Global Network of Passionate Volunteers using 3D Printing to Give the World A "Helping Hand"

Essential 3D Printing Maintenance Guide for Fused Deposit Modeling 3D Printers

Fri, 23 Feb 2018 06:30:00 EST

Have you purchased a fused deposit modeling 3D printer (FDM/ FFF)? Not sure what accessories are essential for maintenance? Our FDM accessory toolkit lists vital tools any consumer 3D Printer owner must possess to obtain best 3D build results. Refer to this 3D Printing Essentials Guide for all your 3D printing needs.

Best Filament Brands for FDM FFF Fused Deposit Modeling 3D Printers

Fri, 05 Jan 2018 12:00:00 EST

What are the best filament brands to use on your FDM fused deposition modeling 3D printer? Not all filament is created equally, so don't buy just any! Read our 3D print filament suggestions to improve quality and print build standards.

Autodesk Tinkercad Visual Programming for Students

Mon, 01 Jan 2018 07:30:00 EST

I volunteer occasionally with young student organizations and makerspaces for 3D printing tutorials. I personally don’t like the move control in Autodesk's Tinkercad; but otherwise, the software has a simple and vibrant interface for children learning to 3D model. The java-based scripting shapes toolkit is an excellent feature, but it's typically easier to understand coding for students and designers of all ages using visual programming language software like Dynamo or Grasshopper. Since Dynamo is a programming software already integrated with Autodesk (Maya + Revit), a limited integration between Dynamo and Tinkercad would be a nice feature. But - from a practical standpoint that is - it might be easier to develop an application between Tinkercad and Google's Blockly since both softwares already produce java outputs. Such collaboration (either Tinkercad + Dynamo or Tinkercad + Blockly) would provide a gateway to building parametrically for children and further increase child aptitude for coding. Click to read Tinkercad's response on Twitter about the development of visual programming for the Autodesk software.

Future in Stocks - Gifting Design Stocks for Students

Thu, 09 Jun 2016 08:00:00 EST

It's graduation season; and time for investing in careers and futures. Gifting stocks may sound like fuzzy logic, but owning a share in Autodesk or Adobe will only increase in value over time. For those unaware of the design industry, Autodesk owns a monopoly on design software and - like Adobe - uses subscription based annual licenses. So what does that mean to the everyday layman? Both Autodesk and Adobe software are generally considered industry standards. They are expensive but necessary. Construction personnel - be it manufacturers, consultants, architects, contractors or builders - typically own at least ONE annual license to one of MANY Autodesk software subscriptions. At the time of this post, Autodesk closed at $57.79 and Adobe was valued at 98.07. See what ADSK and ADBE are worth now. Learn more designer gift ideas and suggestions.