Anton du Plessis

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Idea2Product lab is closed

Please note that this lab is closed. For 3d printing services please check the university makerspace here or other local providers (e.g. on 3D HUBS).

3D print from nanoCT data set

Our first 3D print from a nanoCT scan data set (blown up from 1 mm to 150 mm length) was successful! In this image the happy client is holding his 3D print of a microstructure within his material. This is a great way to visualize and demonstrate 3D information, great for presentations. When added to …

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Stellenbosch 3D print lab – first print!

Our first 3D print is completed! As experts in 3D scanning, taking visualization to the next level with physical prints is something we’ve been looking forward to for a long time. This first print is a DNA helix for educational use. 3D printing is offered as an accessible facility for students and the public, as …

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Welcome!

Welcome to the Idea2Product Lab Stellenbosch’s first web post. We are the first 3D print lab in Stellenbosch, opening officially 1st Feb 2015. In the meantime check out www.sun.ac.za/ctscanner