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🔩 Best useful 3D objects to make with a 3D printer・Cults
🔩 Best useful 3D objects to make with a 3D printer
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Discover our TOP of the best useful objects to 3D print in everyday life. Whether you want to make your life easier in the bathroom, kitchen, home or at work, you will find everything you need in this list of 3D printer models. Life hack start now with your 3D printer!
Popularity Ranking
Pen and Pencil Holder
Free
GROOVI MONSTER
Free
Mechanical Quick Grab/Release Phone Stand
Free
Filament clip / Universal filament clip
Free
Outlet Cellphone Holder
Free
Universal phone holder _ Samsung galaxy / Xiaomi Redmi
Free
Refrigerator Storage Box Fresh Spacer
Free
FLEXI BEETLE
Free
Egg Separator (Kitchen)
Free
Bag clips
Free
Tripod smartphone
Free
MONEY CLIPS
Free
Switcherang: Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Grip
Free
Bag stopper
€1
Cable Gland for Desktop Sit-Up
Free
PUSHER FOR TUBE PASTE
Free
Headset Holder
Free
Cable Clip
Free
Hand-Screw Clamp
Free
Customizable Rugged Waterproof Box
Free
Cool Squeeze - Grip Fan
Free
1.
Free
v2 sound amplifier
Free
Egg tray
Free
Bag Clip with Screw Cap (Modified Version2)
Free
Pistachio Opener
Free
Nut & walnut cracker [My grandma design]
Free
Makeup Organizer Box
Free
GuitarPicks
Free
Mini Vise
Free
3DMX / Crocmark (Bookmark)
Free
Cookie Monster Cookie Cutter
Free
Optimized G-clamp
Free
Tape dispenser
Free
Salt and Pepper Text Shakers
Free
Hex Phone Sound Amplifier
Free
Print in Place Allen Key Holder Inspired by Wiha
Free
Tools tray
Free
Phone Stand with Cable Routing
Free
Cable management Hive
Free
Solo Finger Pen
Free
Self-righting Gimballed drinks holder
Free
Turbine Faucet Watersaver
Free
Geometric phone holder
Free
DIRECT SQUEEZER
Free
Miyuka Beads Sorting Box
Free
Mini MicroSD Card Case
Free
Helmet holder
Free
Filament clip / Universal filament clip
Sponge Holder(Spongebob shaped) Kitchen sink suction holder for sponge
Print in Place Allen Key Holder Inspired by Wiha
Outlet Cellphone Holder
Here is our list of the best STL files of useful and functional objects to 3D print, all these 3D creations come from the site of 3D files Cults and are perfectly 3D printable.
This collection gathers useful free or paying 3D models to simplify your life. Designers from all over the world are facing the same issues as you and they have put their design skills at the service of innovative, practical and above all printable in 3D solutions!
In this TOP of useful 3D prints there is everything you need to make your daily life more effective and practical. You'll find everything you need to amplify the sound of your phone, tidy up your things, save toothpaste, repair things... One of the criticisms often levelled against 3D printing is that the makers only do useless things, this collection is the perfect example to prove the contrary. As proof, the 3D printer and the 3D file sharing platforms allow 3D designers from all over the world to put their skills and design ideas at the service of everyone.
If you print a file for home, don't forget to show us how you use it by posting a photo of the result! This will help designers to better understand the effect their ideas have on the daily lives of 3D printer owners.
Free STL file Turbine Faucet Watersaver・3D printing model to download・Cults
Scarlet Witch Tiara
€5
Articulated Playmobil
Free
Darth Vader Playmobil
Free
1:24 Home Floorplans (Playmobil)
Free
Playmobil Mandalorian
Free
Easy Articulated Playmobil 2.0
Free
Wall Ball Holder
Free
Playmobil Iron Man
Free
Best 3D printer files of the Home category
Halloween Cookie Cutter
Free
Bag Clip with Screw Cap (Modified Version2)
Free
Wine Box Tap Support
Free
Bee Hotel
€2.
50
Sponge Caddy for Scrub Daddy
€1.88
Do you need bigger buttons
Free
Earplug Travel Case
Free
christmas object santaclaus socks mug penholder
Free
Best sellers of the category Home
Peeing Baby Succulent (Plant Vase)
€0.92
3D Printable Foldable Storage Crate
€2.36
Watering can
€2.40
Wall Mounted Trash Can for Kitchen
€3.50 -15% €2.98
Notebook
€2.
60
VALENTIN, the hairy gnome with a big heart printed in place without supports
€2.36
Wall shelf “Ostrea Fungus”
€2.40
Valentine's Heart Ornament without supports
€2.36
Super Cute Paw Pen Cup
€1.31
Hot Air Balloon Lamp
€6.81
Fast-print modular desk organiser
€2.84
Wall shelf “Oyster fungus”
€2.40
Dinosaur gluttonous pencil holder
€1.51
1/14 LOADER - Vulpa L102
€61.50
3D Printable Stackable Storage Bin
€1.89
Kawaii Dim Sums in a Cute Basket
€1.
52
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🔩 Best useful 3D objects you can make with a 3D printer・Cults
🔩 Best useful 3D objects you can make with a 3D printer
Download useful, practical and functional 3D models
Discover for our TOP of the best useful items for 3D printing in everyday life.
Whether you want to make your life easier in the bathroom, in the kitchen, at home or at work, this list of 3D printer models has everything you need. Start life hacking right now with your 3D printer!
Popularity Rating
Pen and pencil holder
Free
GROVIE MONSTER
Free
Mechanical quick release phone stand
Free
Filament clip / Universal filament clip
Free
Mobile phone holder in socket
Free of charge
Universal phone holder _ Samsung galaxy / Xiaomi Redmi
Free
Refrigerator Storage Box Fresh Spacer
Free
FLEXI BEETLE
Free
Egg separator (kitchen)
Free
Bag Clips
Free
Tripod smartphone
Free
MONEY CLIPS
Free
Switcherang: Nintendo Switch 9 Joy-Con Grip0013
Free
Bag stopper
1 €
Cable Gland for Desktop Sit-Up
Free
PUSHER FOR PASTE TUBE
Free
Headset Holder
Free
Cable clip
Free
Clamp with hand screw
Free
Adjustable rugged waterproof box
Free
Cool Squeeze - fan grip
Free
1.
75 mm "DAS FILAMENT" Filament Clip Free
v2 sound amplifier
Free
Egg tray
Free
Bag clip with screw cap (modified version2)
Free
Pistachio Opener
Free
Walnut cracker [my grandmother's design].
Free
Makeup organizer box
Free
GuitarPicks
Free
Mini Vise
Free
3DMX / Crocmark (Bookmark)
Free
Monster Cookie Cutter
Free
Optimized G-Clamp
Free
Tape dispenser
Free
Salt and Pepper Text Shakers
Free
Hex Phone Sound Amplifier
Free
Print in Place Allen Key Holder Inspired by Wiha
Free
Tools tray
Free
Phone Stand with Cable Routing
Free
Cable management Hive
Free
Solo Finger Pen
Free
Self-aligning Gimballed drink holder
Free
Turbine Faucet Watersaver
Free
Geometric phone holder
Free
DIRECT SQUEEZER
Free
Miyuka Beads Sorting Box
Free
Mini MicroSD Card Case
Free
Helmet holder
Free
Filament clip / Universal filament clip
Sponge holder (SpongeBob shape) Kitchen sink sponge suction cup
Print in Place Allen Key Holder Inspired by Wiha
Mobile phone holder in socket
Here is a list of best STL files of useful and functional objects for 3D printing , all these 3D creations are taken from 3D file site Cults and are perfectly 3D printable .
useful free or premium 3D models of are collected in this collection to make your life easier. Designers around the world face the same challenges as you and put their design skills to work innovative, practical and above all 3D printable solutions!
This TOP Useful 3D Prints has everything you need to make your daily life more efficient and practical . You'll find everything you need to amplify your phone's sound, clean things up, save toothpaste, repair... One of the criticisms often made about 3D printing is that creators only make useless things, this collection is - perfect example to prove otherwise. As proof, the 3D printer and 3D File Sharing Platforms enable 3D designers from all over the world to put their skills and design ideas to the service of all.
If you print the file for home, don't forget to show us how you use it by posting a photo of the result! This will help designers better understand the impact their ideas have on the daily lives of 3D printer owners.
20 Use Cases for 3D Printing
3D printing has progressed so rapidly in recent years that we will soon stop talking about what can be created using additive manufacturing. It will be easier to mention what cannot be done. Yes, this list will continue to grow rapidly. But for now, let's take a look at some examples showing the wide range of 3D printing possibilities. We warn you in advance: the list is far from complete.
A fetus
A gift for impatient parents
Young parents often experience an irresistible desire to acquire all sorts of items, one way or another related to their child, even if not yet born. The Japanese company Fasotec offers future parents models of unborn babies made from images of real fetuses obtained using magnetic resonance imaging. The finished model consists of two materials - a fetal figurine made of white photopolymer, and a transparent material that imitates the shape of the mother's womb. At around $1,275, the fun isn't cheap, but Fasotec already has some competition.
So, 3D Babies offers a similar service for only $200, although the size of the finished model is much smaller, and the quality is not quite on the same level.
Although the desire to get such a model may seem a bit strange, there is a perfectly logical explanation. As it turns out, the idea was originally aimed at giving blind parents the opportunity to "look" at the ultrasound of the unborn child.
Weapons
Functional 3D printed receiver from AR-15 without any numbers
The possibility of 3D printing of weapons has seriously alarmed law enforcement agencies around the world. After all, even simple FDM printers allow you to create all-plastic guns. Although such a weapon is primitive, even a disposable pistol with a single cartridge in the hands of a criminal can cost someone a life, and it is impossible to trace such a weapon. However, there are also people who believe that 3D printing of weapons should be allowed. Thus, the US Constitution gives citizens the right to freely carry weapons, although certain restrictions still apply.
The non-profit organization Defense Distributed, which released the Liberator plastic pistol into the public domain, went further by unveiling the design of the lower receiver of the AR-15 carbine. AR-15 is actually a civilian counterpart, even a prototype of the M-16 automatic rifle, which is in service with several countries of the world. The lower part of the receiver bears the registration number - this is the only part of the rifle that cannot be purchased as a spare. Thus, the printing of this part can bypass the need to register weapons. Some countries have already banned the 3D printing of weapons, although it is not entirely clear how to apply this ban in practice.
Clothes
One of Snezhana Gross' designs
Some consumables for 3D printing, especially soft photopolymers, are quite suitable for making clothes and even underwear. The bra in the illustration was laser sintered from nylon. This design from Continuum Fashion aims to showcase the possibilities that 3D printing opens up for couturiers.
However, don't think this is an experimental model: the company offers finished products for sale on the Shapeways website.
Russian designers did not bypass the new technology either: Snezhana Gross demonstrated casual wear designs integrating functional 3D printed components.
Art
Easy to print. Take a picture - as lucky
Would you like a replica of the Venus de Milo? No problem, just choose the material and printing method. True, marble is not yet on the menu, but sandstone imitators are already available. Gypsum was one of the first materials for 3D printing. A three-dimensional image of the original can be obtained using a regular photo and then converted to 3D. In addition, more and more 3D scanners have recently appeared on the market, including portable hand-held options that can capture images of large objects. It remains a mere trifle - to agree on a stereo photo session with the security of the Louvre.
Although, if you are too lazy to make digital models yourself, you can always download them.
Products
What's for breakfast?
Although giant hot dogs are still far away, 3D printers have already learned how to print minced meat. An example of this is the Foodini culinary printer, a simple and practical device using syringe extrusion. Moreover, printing is possible not only with minced meat, but also with any pasty product - dough, cheese, tomato puree. The only thing that Foodini is not yet capable of is heat treatment. It is to be expected that soon there will be devices that combine 3D printing with refrigeration units and, say, microwave ovens. Then sci-fi tales of "replicators" can come true. One press of a button, and the device will lay out the desired pizza and bake it to the delight of the user. Just one question: do you like thin dough or fluffy?
Characters
Parts of models used to animate ParaNorman's protagonist
Whether it's a miniature version of a giant robot from a favorite manga, a creepy alien creature from Alien, or a Keanu Reeves action figure (as in a black cape and sunglasses, and with a beard and a sandwich sitting on a bench), 3D printing allows you to create replicas of game and movie characters for the delight of fans.
And the fact that such souvenirs can be printed even on household 3D printers opens up great opportunities for those who like to collect such models - after all, not all of them are available for sale. Do you want a model of a rare aircraft? Print it.
And what is most interesting, this application has already had the opposite effect. ParaNorman cartoon characters were still printed. Like the new RoboCop suit. True, inside it was still stuffing from a person. But why stop at simple visualization?
Home Robots
Early Terminator Prototype
The advent of inexpensive Arduino boards made it possible to design a variety of electronic devices at home. Here are your own 3D printed robots. You printed the case, inserted the servos and the board, and you have a new au pair. But what about people who do not understand programming or elementary soldering? Scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are developing a project aimed at automating the design and construction of domestic robots.
Ideally, the user will only have to set the necessary functions for the future device, after which the system will compile the required design and send it to print. A few hours later, it will be possible to pick up a ready-made device - a robot-spider for wiping chandeliers or a machine for turning pancakes.
Aviation
3D printed part used in prototype Chinese fifth generation fighters
The toy planes we have already mentioned. What about real ones? There is also a place for additive manufacturing in the aircraft industry, although here it is no longer possible to do without expensive industrial plants capable of creating high-quality parts, including all-metal ones. Leading aircraft manufacturers, including Boeing and Lockheed Martin, are already testing laser sintering and melting technologies for the production of ventilation systems, structural components and even jet engine parts. Chinese engineers, on the other hand, set to work on a real scale, creating installations for the additive production of parts weighing up to 300 tons.
Space
Dragon v2 is Space's newest creation
The space industry is not far behind the aviation industry in its interest in 3D printing. NASA has successfully tested titanium rocket engine nozzles, and a few weeks ago, Elon Musk, the head of the private space company SpaceX, held a presentation of the new Dragon v2 orbiter, which also uses engines with 3D printed parts.
Bioprinting
Biopens can help treat fractures
Vessels, tissues, whole organs - several companies are simultaneously developing the production of organic imitators that are completely similar to natural tissues. Although transplantation of 3D printed organs is still far away, work in this direction is underway. In parallel with the production of organic tissues from scratch, methods are also being developed to restore damaged tissues, such as cartilage or bone. Devices called "biopens" are able to apply living cells to damaged areas, promoting their healing.
Prostheses
Titanium prostheses with a porous structure for improved osseointegration
What if the tissues cannot be restored? 3D printing can help with prosthetics. Thus, the Swedish company Arcam creates installations for electron-beam melting, which make it possible to create virtually monolithic metal products, including titanium. Titanium orthopedic prostheses have become one of the most sought-after products created on the devices of this company - according to company statistics, their number exceeds thirty thousand copies.
Not only that, 3D printed limbs can compete with high-tech designs with one difference - their cost cannot be compared. How many people can afford a tens of thousands of dollars of prosthetic hands? How about a $50 fully functional prosthesis? And it's possible.
An even more common application of additive manufacturing is in dental prosthetics. If you have recently had a crown or bridge placed, it is possible that they were cast from models created with a stereolithography printer that prints with photopolymer resins.
Musical instruments
3D printed musical instruments
Guitars? Flutes? Drums? Easy. Broke your oboe - print a new one. Of course, professional musicians can argue: plastic guitar? Not serious. But who said that all tools have to be made of plastic? The same neck can be printed from wood resin, similar in density to natural wood. You can even print a composite carbon fiber core. And as far as simply decorating your favorite harpsichord, 3D printing can work wonders here. It would be fantasy!
Shoes
Luc Fusaro's stylish trainers
Eight-time world sprint champion Usain Bolt is famous for his love of gold. This includes not only medals, but also cars and even shoes. During his contract with renowned manufacturer Puma, Bolt wore signature gold-plated sneakers. And more recently, engineer and designer Luke Fusaro has taken on the development of sports shoes that Usain would like. Its distinctive feature is its golden color.
Oh yes - and it's also designed for 3D printing. The use of additive manufacturing has one important bonus, namely the ability to produce shoes that are precisely tailored to the size and contours of the athlete's foot. Such shoes are produced by laser sintering, although this technology has already had a competitor.
Drugs
3D printing can facilitate the production of mixed drugs and help with drug testing on living tissues often in combination with tissue engineering. Thus, the Organovo company directs its efforts to create artificial human liver tissues to test new drugs for toxicity without risk to human health. But the drugs themselves can also be printed by binding the drugs with a gel material. As a result, we get ordinary-looking pills, but with a complex content of drugs, tailored to a particular patient.
Cars
Doc Brown is introduced to 3D printing. That's the kind of reaction you'd expect
Most automotive components can be printed, but it's not economically viable when it comes to mass production.
But for prototyping new cars, 3D printing is great. As, however, for the production of unique machines or components. For example, you can print replacement parts for low-volume, discontinued models. Where else can you find parts for, say, the DeLorean that inspired the Back to the Future time machine? The only small company still making parts for this car is in Texas. Shipping parts can cost more than the machine itself, quite inexpensive.
Customization
Maximum glamor at minimum cost
Why not take a finished product and add decorative elements? Turn your bike into a work of art for everyone to envy. Gold-plated openwork fasteners on a black chassis will make passers-by look back. But it is not necessary to stop at the decorative aspect! Maybe you are not satisfied with the seat? Why not print a new one? Or add more comfortable handles? Klaxon style 1910s?
Furniture
One of Joris Laarman's clever designs
Toy furniture? No, not only.
The advent of composite materials for FDM printing makes it possible to print "wooden" furniture, almost indistinguishable from the real thing. Actually, the material Laywoo-D3 could not do without real wood in the form of micro-sawdust. This stuff even smells like wood! Finished products are easily machined and varnished.
Or do you prefer metal furniture? Dutch designer Joris Laarman has created his own machine for metal 3D printing, without the use of expensive powders, vacuum chambers and lasers. The device draws with metal in the air, allowing you to create elegant interlaced designs.
Jewelry
Beautiful and functional
A clear demonstration of the precision of 3D printing is its use in jewelry. It should be said right away that not all technologies are suitable for this task. Widespread FDM printers are attractive due to their cost-effectiveness, but in terms of print quality they do not reach the standards of jewelry production. The most popular choice is laser (SLA) and projector (DLP) stereolithography - installations using these technologies allow printing photopolymer parts of extraordinary accuracy.
Such products are used as master models when creating jewelry casting molds, greatly simplifying the production process.
But there is also an option for direct additive manufacturing of jewelry: laser sintering and melting technologies make it possible to create finished products from metal powder, including precious metal powders. True, the cost of such installations and materials is often too high for widespread use even by jewelers.
Construction
3D printing of buildings will help with housing problems
The possibility of using 3D printers for the construction of buildings has long occupied the minds of engineers around the world: the US military is seriously considering the use of 3D printing with concrete for the deployment of bases, the Chinese experts with might and main experimenting with the construction of concrete "boxes". True, these attempts are still quite primitive, because a real house will also need infrastructure - drainage, wiring .
.. Andrey Rudenko's attempts to build a full-fledged house are very promising. Andrey designed his own printer capable of printing with commercially available cement mixtures. Moreover, he already had competitors. Thus, the BetAbram company plans to put on sale printers for printing buildings up to 16x9m. The issue price is about $44,000 for the largest of the three models. True, "more" is not necessarily "better". Spanish developers are trying to go in the direction of miniaturization of 3D construction printers, creating robots that can use already built building elements as a working support.
Which method will be the most practical, time will tell. But if any of them succeeds, the construction industry can make a qualitative breakthrough, expressed in increased savings, safety and speed of building construction.
3D printers
What else can I print with a 3D printer? Another 3D printer! Even if not entirely yet: the necessary electronic and electromechanical components are not yet subject to printing, but this is only a matter of time.
