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How To Grab A FREE 3D Printer For Your Own Home (No Kidding)

Yes, a 3D printer in your own home. SAYS is proud to help spread the word on behalf of The Makers Week!

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How Did This Guy Win A Free 3D Printer Worth RM7000?

So, I heard that there was a 3D Printer Competition. Who Won It Anyway? What Did He Get?

Well, You're Right! And The Competition Is Now Over! The Winner Of The Competition Is Adam Yeong, Who Designed A Pretty Cool Model Called Noah's Ark. According To Him, It's "Humanity's last hope of survival in the void down in space after earth is inhabitable". Congratulations Adam! He Walked Away With A Brand New 3D Printer!

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"ts Noah's Ark, an artificial planetary platform. Humanity's last hope of survival in the void down in space after earth is inhabitable. In search for suitable exoplanet to settle down in, Noah's Ark act as a temporary spacecraft to stay in" - Adam.

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Wow, A 3D Printer! I'm Excited! Wait, What Exactly Is A 3D Printer Again?

3D Printing Is A Process Where A Three-Dimensional Product Of Any Shape Is Printed From A 3D Model

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3D printing or additive manufacturing is a process of making three dimensional solid objects from a digital file. The creation of a 3D printed object is achieved using additive processes. In an additive process an object is created by laying down successive layers of material until the entire object is created. Each of these layers can be seen as a thinly sliced horizontal cross-section of the eventual object.

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Okay, That's Pretty Cool. What Is It Used For?

It Can Be Used For Anything! It's Been Making Waves In The healthcare industry, Education, Cosmetics, And Even For Personal Projects Like Modelling Your Own Lego Parts.

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Applications include design visualization, prototyping/CAD, metal casting, architecture, education, geospatial, healthcare and entertainment/retail. Other applications would include reconstructing fossils in paleontology, replicating ancient and priceless artifacts in archaeology, reconstructing bones and body parts in forensic pathology and reconstructing heavily damaged evidence acquired from crime scene investigations.

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A 3D Printed dress at Paris Fashion Week

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Created by uni student Grace Choi, 3D makeup printer, Mink, can print out eye shadow, blush and lip colours

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Alright I'm Sold. You Said I Could Get One For Free?

Reality: 3D Printers Are A Huge Investment. It's More Commonly Found In Companies Than Homes. Good News: You Can Get One For Free, Thanks To This Contest. Just Design A Super Cool 3D Model Design Of Anything. When We Mean Anything, We Mean It! The Best Design Wins A 3D Printer Worth RM7,000!

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But I'm Not Artsy, Nor Do I Know How To Design. I Have No Experience In 3D Modelling!

It's Alright! There's A Super Easy To Use Website To Help! Just Drag And Drop Shapes And Just Play Around With Your Designs. This Guy Here Will Guide You Through The How-tos:

When Does The Competition End?

The Competition Will End This 30 September And The Winner Will Be Announced On 17 October! In Other Words, You Should Be Submitting Your Design Right About Now. For More Information On This Competition, Go Here.

Win a 3D printer from Vagler International, worth RM7,000

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Wow, This Competition Is Cool. Who Organised It Anyway And Why Are They Giving Out A 3D Printer?

This Is A Competition Run By The Guys From Mindvalley In Conjunction With The Makers Week That Celebrates People Who Develop And Create Products From Open-sourced Resources. This Year's Debut Theme Is On 3D Printing. Experts From Various Fields Will Share How 3D Printing Has Revolutionised Industries And Consumer Products.

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