3 Ways You Could Actually Use 3D Printing

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With 3D printing and 3D printers becoming some of the year’s biggest buzzwords, we are taking a look at some of the everyday uses of that 3D printing companies are touting.

While many products that 3D printers produce are aimed at making the biggest splash as the technology remains new — such as cars, clothing, and prosthetic limbs — there are products that 3D printing produces that can be used by the everyday average American.

Check out three of our favorite 3D printing products. (Note that these products can be printed with a smaller 3D printer — not the large-scale ones you hear about from the bold 3D printing companies.)

3D Printing Use #1 – Cell Phone Case

Looking to show off your new Apple (AAPL) iPhone? Go ahead and flaunt your phone — but your case may draw even more attention. You can customize it, and can also create a phone stand if you desire.

This one is from MakerBot (via Thingiverse), and will surely get people talking. Get one for every day of the week!

3D Printing Use #2 – Guitar Pick

Face it: You lose these all the time, and have even resorted to cutting them out of old credit cards in a pinch. Never worry about that again with a 3D printed guitar pick.

This is one of the quicker items — and most simple — that 3D printing can produce. Find them at Thingiverse or Shapeways.

3D Printing Use #3 – Light Switch Cover

Got a creative streak? These 3D printed light switch covers make good conversation pieces, and can be customized in a variety of clever ways.

This 3D printer light switch cover is an antler design that can hold keys or a cell phone — all the while being just a basic everyday use for 3D printing.


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