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The 3DOM shop now automatically calculates shipping for you as you shop! Items in your basket are grouped and sorted automatically and a shipping estimate is provided right there in the shopping basket!
You will need to give the system some idea where to ship the items.

While we have had Australian shipping for some time we are also now doing all international shipping automatically as well.

If there are shipping options for your address then you will be able to choose the one that suits your preferences.

When you proceed to the checkout page and you can get a more accurate shipping price calculation by adding the full address details.

We hope this makes your experiencing ordering from us much easier.

If there are any issues or the item you need has options or changes required that are not listed as a selectable priced items in the shop, then simply reach out to us with details of what you need and we can get you a custom quote.

I am a big believer in timely feedback and communication.
Particularly as a client or customer it is important so that the people providing you with services, and other stuff, have the opportunity to change things for the better. In my opinion that is the point, to be able to make things better for me, and for everyone else too. So routinely provide feedback to people when I think it adds value, that includes praise as well as constructive criticism.

If you don’t speak up and share, how can you expect any change.

I have recently been making a few posts on the Autodesk Ideas forums, mostly around the BIM 360 tools, or Autodesk Construction Cloud.
To day I posted this around simply making the file editing 100% secure for a collaborative workplace, which should want nothing less.

If you didn’t know these forums are a way for customers to provide feedback to Autodesk. Several of the ideas posted in these forums make it into the tools and services. If you sign in, you can not only post your own idea, but vote on those posted by others. Posts that get the most votes get the most attention.

Of course not ever Idea will make it in even if it is the top voted. There is a lot that needs to be considered before any code can even be considered. But if you don’t speak up, how can you expect any change. So get in there and vote and speak up with your ideas.
Feel free to “@” me in the comments, I’ll do my best to review your ideas and vote as well (assuming I agree with you).

If you would like to see all of my posted ideas and comments, check out this link.

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How to submit a product enhancement idea for BIM 360

This post in Autodesk Knowledge network explains more (briefly) on how to submit Ideas for enhancement of BIM 360.

How to submit a product enhancement idea for BIM 360

What is the most effective way to request a new feature or product enhancement for any BIM 360 service. BIM 360 services include: BIM 360 Field, BIM 360 Glue, BIM 360 Docs, BIM 360 Plan, BIM 360 Team, BIM 360 Design, BIM 360 Build and BIM 360 Account Admin.

Several other Autodesk products have forums as well as Idea forums. To see these navigate to the link below to see all the available forums.

Autodesk Community, Autodesk Forums, Autodesk Forum

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I “borrowed” this from an #AU2020 class from Luke Mihelcic highlighting the differences between the Manufacturing design solutions from #autodesk. A good class if your not sure which tool to use. It also highlights, that while Fusion 360 is not as advanced as #Inventor, give it another 13 years and lets see where it is then, and it has advantages over the others as well and they compliment each other. #3domengineering#fusion360#AutoCAD

Class linked here:
Inventor, Fusion 360, or AutoCAD? You Don’t Have to Choose!

After adding the maximum allowable spring lift, I realized how high the seat was in Goliath, the name of my FJ55 Land Cruiser. I also realized about this time that the driver never had a roof handle. Thanks very much Toyota! I’m sure they had their reasons.

As part of my ongoing project to model all plastic parts in Goliath, the next job was obviously to replicate the existing three roof handles to print a drivers roof handle.

I checked that all three are identical, done. then took one off for modelling.
I did need to made a few small updates to suit 3D (FFF) printing but I’m pretty happy with the result.

I printed this in Filamentum TPU Flex 98A. Looks great and the colour is a good match for the original handles. It also feels great in the hand when being used, and gives a little (flexes) if you wack your head on it.

After my first print, I had to do a little clean up post printing due mostly to some minimal but unavoidable overhangs. I have ideas how to minimize this in the future but it will do for now.

To clean the prints, I used side shears and a small file to clean up the external surfaces. For the hidden edges in the screw recess, I used a hot know to weld the loose bridge strands back into place.

With that done and a confirmed screw cover fit, I was ready to grab the pre-purchased M6x20 screws and installed it in the car.

As a final check now that it is in the vehicle, I lifted myself with it, to confirm its strength. If it stands up to my weight, it’ll work for most anyone.

It looks great, feels great and above all that, it works well.

Now I just need to remember that it is there now and use it.

I know now that I can replace any that get broken handles, or even to temporarily replace the handles to prevent the original ones getting damaged.

I’m looking forward to see how it holds up to use and abuse by a heavy person like me.

If you are interested in your own FJ55 handle reach out to us at 3domcontact@gmail.com. or check out the shop for other parts.

We also do custom requests for designs. reach out at the same email address.

I remember in my training years visiting a TAFE institute of manufacturing to see the specialist tools being used and tested.

Way back then they where showcasing medical prints to allow surgeons to practice cranial surgery. They would also print the implant for use in a lost wax cast process.

Its great to see the advances and changes in price make these applications much more accessible and save more lives.

Prusa3D by Josef Prusa on Instagram: “The staff of specialzed @ikempraha hospital in Prague, Czech republic, uses Original Prusa printers to print models of organs before the operation begins. This helps to prevent complications during and even before the procedure – the ability to physically touch the organ in form of a model has proven to be very helpful. And the donor takes the model of their kidney home as a gift. #3dprinting #medical #donor #operation #ikem #prusa #originalprusa #prusai3mk3 #prusai3mk3s #3dprinted #3dprinter #kidney #heart #3d #practical”

3,433 likes, 48 comments – josefprusa on August 9, 2019: “The staff of specialzed @ikempraha hospital in Prague, Czech republic, uses Original Prusa printers to print models of organs before the …”.

I don’t think many people have thought about creating a generative designed tooth brush holder.

Peter Rogers on LinkedIn: #autodesk #fusion360 #generativedesign #formlabs #3dprinting… | 35 comments

Jumped into #autodesk #Fusion360 and used #generativedesign to design a fancy toothbrush holder for my bathroom and pen holder for my home office. Loved the… | 35 comments on LinkedIn

Did you see the latest project shared on Thingiverse?
We helped Sunny realise his concept of a 3D printable COVID mask that also keeps his face cool while working.
Check it out here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4445978

One of our engineers had a little clip fail in his car engine bay. In days gone by he would have had to temporarily secure the parts until he could find a replacement. Not living in a major city has the disadvantage that this search can be difficult and take a lot of time, often still being empty handed at the end.
But today he was able to very quickly model the broken part in 3D and print a test piece in PLA. The only material on hand at the time.
While this lasted amazing long in service, it eventually failed. Another print kept the car rolling with minimal downtime. But to permanently resolve the issue (or at least for a much longer time) he asked me to print it in PETG.

The model file was shared via Fusion 360. I printed it without any issues due to the correct design. It is now fitted in his car with a satisfying click, ready to serve for many kilometers to come. Check out the video below to experience he satisfying positive clip into place yourself.

A great introduction to Generative design with Inventor and Fusion. Don’t think Generative Design can help you? Maybe you should do yourself a favour and check this recording out, you may be surprised how generative design can help, especially with a little creative application.

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Many components make up a machine. This is good example of what an interested person can do with a bit of time and some patience.

Check out the article here: https://makezine.com/2018/10/29/amazing-arduino-based-3d-printed-wire-bending-machine/