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M@t | apiobi

Opinion Pieces, The 3D market

Why Articulated Models and Other PLA Trinkets Have Ruined the Image of 3D Printing

Introduction 3D printing has seen explosive growth in popularity. The number of home printer owners is growing, free file-sharing platforms are booming, and social media is overflowing with videos showcasing “spectacular” objects: articulated dragons, mechanical animals, colorful figurines, and more…

M@t | apiobi
July 20, 2026

Opinion Pieces, The 3D market

Frantic bees swarming around a 3D water trough: what the images never show

On social media, it has become common to see videos circulating that show hundreds—sometimes thousands—of bees gathered on a 3D-printed water dish attached to the bottom of a water bottle. It’s an impressive sight. The bees seem to literally…

M@t | apiobi
July 15, 2026

Opinion Pieces, The 3D market

Why Are Free 3D Models So Often Resold? An Analysis of the Business Model of Download Platforms

Sharing STL files has played a major role in making 3D printing accessible to everyone. Platforms such as Thingiverse, Cults3D, Printables, MakerWorld, MyMiniFactory, and Thangs now give millions of users access to a vast catalog of designs. This…

M@t | apiobi
July 8, 2026

The 3D market

3D Printing and Beekeeping: Why More and More Beekeepers Are Making Their Own Equipment

3D printing is no longer just for tech enthusiasts. In recent years, it has naturally found its way into the workshops of DIYers, mechanics, fishermen… and now beekeepers. Because when you maintain several hives, you quickly discover that…

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July 8, 2026

Opinion Pieces, The 3D market

ApiObi vs. 3D Download Platforms: Why We Chose a Different Path

Millions of STL files… but how many actual products? 3D printing has never been more accessible. With just a few clicks, anyone can download millions of 3D models from international platforms like Thingiverse, Printables, MakerWorld, Cults3D, MyMiniFactory, or…

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July 2, 2026

Apiobi news, Current projects

New Wasp Trap: Testing Complete

Wasps and heat waves go hand in hand, and we’re facing a full-blown invasion from a well-hidden underground wasp nest that’s far enough away from the apiary to be impossible to locate. In a rush, I dug out the selective Asian hornet traps…

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June 25, 2026

Apiobi news, Current projects

AIRLIFT Water Pump for 32 mm PVC Pipe – 3D-printable compression chamber

A simple and effective solution for fish-rearing ponds, aquaculture, aquaponics, and creating current in a recirculating aquaculture system. I have been designing and using Airlift systems for aquariums and ponds for several years. I use this technology in my fish-rearing tanks…

M@t | apiobi
June 11, 2026

Opinion Pieces, The 3D market

Why a functional 3D model sometimes costs more than an equivalent manufactured product

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June 10, 2026

Apiobi news, Current projects

3D Takeoff Board Extension Brackets | Nicot Plastic Flooring

Coming soon: side brackets (right and left) for mounting an extension to the launch board of the Nicot plastic floor. As usual, we’ll be sharing all the design and installation instructions. See you soon! It’s done! The brackets are available at…

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June 8, 2026

Current projects

Polystyrene hive - PETG plastic lag screw tests completed

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1 June 2026