Incredible 3D Printed Tools

While the most famous 3D printed tools are literally out of this world -- like the wrench printed on the Made In Space 3D printer on the International Space Station -- more everyday type fully useable tools are also being created. Dr. John Steuben, a researcher in the Computational Multiphysics Systems Laboratory, has been working on 3D printing for years now, but about two years ago had "a bit of a breakthrough" that led him away from hobby prints and into useful tools. That breakthrough led him to creating his own wrench for a new machine -- the wrench was so strong it's still in use now. He has since also created 3D printed adjustable groove-joint pliers, among other creations. He's also released designs on Thingiverse. Check out more details about his useful tool designs in the full article: http://3dprint.com/55290/3d-printed-pliers-tools/


Below is a photo of some of Steuben's 3D printed tools:
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