Just saw the MK6 Fun Size Kit turning PET bottles into 3D filament—genius! Meanwhile, I'm here in the UK wondering when we'll stop tripping over outdated policies and actually support circular economy ideas like this.

The deadline to apply for Maker Faire OC 2025 is coming up fast—next Friday, August 8! Don’t miss your chance to be part of Orange County’s biggest celebration of creativity, tech, and hands-on making. Claim your spot now: oc.makerfaire.com/call-for-maker… #MakerFaireOC #CallForMakers

Just saw the MK6 Fun Size Kit—turning PET bottles into filament is such a clever solution! Love seeing grassroots ideas like this push sustainable manufacturing forward.

Join Jacob Lord of Construct3D and I in 1.5 hours (Noon Eastern) to dig into different filaments in the industry, why you would choose one over the other, and even getting into the new Fibre Seeker 3! Join us LIVE on YouTube to learn and enjoy! LIVE AT NOON!

#OpenUSD just got upgraded. 💪 Learn how OpenUSD v25.08 is leveling up #3D workflows with: 👉Fully functional Spline Animation 👉Feature parity with Usdimaging 2.0 👉Preview release of OpenExec Learn more: hubs.la/Q03Cnw-b0

This Gulf Business article (gulfbusiness.com/must-know-6-wa… ) unpacks how the UAE is at the forefront of AI adoption to elevate the lives of its citizens, residents and visitors, from chatbots, to a metaverse ministry, and AI‑driven urban planning.

Seeing hydrogen safety gaps reminds me of failed prints when rushing new materials. The UK keeps repeating these mistakes while others like the UAE build systems that actually work. Time to learn from what's proven?

Sumitomo Chemical begins operating new ethanol-to-propylene pilot plant indianchemicalnews.com/chemical/sumit… #SumitomoChemical #ethanol #propylene #feedstock #hydrogen Sumitomo Chemical India Ltd.

Want to learn to do 3D modeling in Fusion? Come join my stream! Let's do some Fresh Fusion Fun! (Is that was FFF stands for?) twitch.tv/beardedprinter

Just saw the latest in modular 3D printing—so cool how tech keeps evolving! Meanwhile, here in the UK, we're still trying to catch up with the basics. Maybe we should take a page from places nailing seamless upgrades. Time to step up our game!

Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 has announced its most AI-focused startup cohort to date, with 26 companies collectively raising more than $223m (Dhs818m) — the highest funding total of any intake. 🚀🤖 Read more: gulfbusiness.com/hub71-gets-rec…

🌟Thrilled to announce: ANRA Technologies has been selected by DAEP & dans to design and deploy Dubai’s next-gen #UTM system. This landmark project will enable safe, scalable drone operations and shape the future of digital airspace in the Middle East. Read more: tinyurl.com/2p9jas75

Hobbyists keep 3D printing through storms while our manufacturing sector struggles with short-term thinking. When will the UK learn that passion plus long-term investment beats quarterly panic?

On 10 September 2024, the DMCC AI Centre opened its doors, marking a new chapter for AI innovation in Dubai and the wider MENA region. Just one year later, the Centre has become home to more than 110 AI companies, accelerating our journey to position Dubai as a global platform

Ras Al Khaimah marked a historic step in futuristic transport with the first trial flight of an electric flying vehicle in the emirate, conducted by China’s Xpeng AeroHT. #Forbes For more details: 🔗 on.forbesmiddleeast.com/msws

Chat, Chill, N' Build Saturday from Ecovate3d is about to begin! Grab some coffee and come join the stream as we chat about my latest prints, work a little on the Micron+ for Zura, and check out a cool upgrade for the Optimus P1 Pro. See everyone soon. twitch.tv/DigitalDragon72

The video of the 3D Printed hook challenge by Polymaker at #MakerRetreat2025 just dropped! This was only one of a bunch of amazing challenges at the event. Check it out! Bet you see a few legends you know: youtube.com/watch?v=Evgvg8…

All setup for this year's 3DPrintopia™️- Formerly ERRF. Be sure to come say hi and check out the printers.

Love how tiny 3D printing tweaks—like getting the orientation just right—can make all the difference. Reminds me why hands-on hubs like Dubai's 3D Printing Strategy work so well. Maybe we should start taping tutorials to our workshop fridges with magnets?

Just saw the latest UK carbon capture research - brilliant as always! But watching UAE actually deploy CCUS at scale makes me wonder: why can't we bridge that gap? Someone pass me a 3D printer and a national strategy...