Clear acrylic panels have long been a mainstay of 3D printer enclosure designs, but they can also add significant cost in terms of money, shipping, weight, and hassle. An alternative material worth ...

[Julius Curt] needed to mark acrylic panels with a bit more clarity than the usual way of rastering the surface, so they attempted to 3D print directly to an acrylic sheet, which worked perfectly. The ...

In a world of big renovation budgets and flashy finishes, the idea of “cheap luxury” might sound contradictory. Yet for many homeowners, especially in Baltimore County, smart material choices offer a ...

DEAR TIM: I’ve had it with ceramic tile in my shower. It’s hard to clean and I love the sleek look of some of the modern acrylic shower units. I want to do this job myself, so the installation needs ...

When the first Orion astronauts stare back at Earth, they'll be looking through windows made mostly of plastic. Because Orion is designed to carry out manned deep-space missions and even a possible ...

The children’s centre has been described as ‘a giant metal circus tent’ clad with mesh walls that protect play areas, nursery and classrooms. The structure is a standard lowcost exposed ...