By using 3D printed tools, jigs, and fixtures, Volkswagen Autoeuropa reduces cycle time operation, labor, and the need for reworking, while improving tool ergonomics. Furthermore, they achieve this at a tenth of the usual cost. The company estimates that they saved €325,000 in 2017 alone.
Learn 3D Printing - Course in Nairobi From 17 - 28th of September, Kuunda 3D will be collaborating with Strathmore University's @iLabAfrica to offer a 3D printing and Internet of Things course. Learn 3D Printing and Design and boost your career and business! Course Details Monday Sep 17 - Friday Sep 21 - 5:30 - … Continue reading Announcing 3D Printing Course with Strathmore University’s iLab
3D printing can be used as an important step in product design as it allows quick and easy prototyping at a minimum cost. In general, the product design process involves the following: Come up with an Idea Do market research Product design development (size, materials, costing, etc) Final 2D drawings of product (with dimensions) Create … Continue reading Using 3D Printing for Prototyping in Product Design & Manufacturing
3D Printing in Education 3D Printing is making its way into schools all over the world. And it's not just schools in Europe or North America that are incorporating 3D printing into their curricula. Here in East Africa, a number of schools are buying and using 3D printers in Design Technology, Arts, IT and other … Continue reading 3D Printing in Education
>> Ultimaker 2+ is 279,000 KES and includes filament, free software and tools. >> Ultimaker 3 is 409,000 KES and includes two rolls of filament, free software, wifi connection, camera, USB key and all the tools needed to get started. >> Ultimaker S5 is 659,000 KES and includes two rolls of filament, free software, wifi connection, … Continue reading Ultimaker 3D printers on sale now in Nairobi
Improving 3D Printed Prosthetic Hands in Tanzania Lake Victoria Disability Centre in Musoma, Tanzania, recently upgraded their 3D printer to an Ultimaker 2+ that they purchased from Kuunda 3D. The engineers and technicians at LVDC had been using a Prusa i3 Hephestos 3D printer that they assembled from a kit in Musoma. They contacted us … Continue reading 3D Printing Prosthetic Hands