Because of his unique approach to his 3D printing projects, Don has garnered some nice coverage, both by traditional and digital media. Below are some links to some of the articles that covered his work.

A fun YouTube video on Don’s process:

 

Press coverage of the June Popular Science cover

Here’s a link to the Popular Science online story.

http://www.popsci.com/inside-americas-next-spyplane

Below are links from 3D Printing Industry. 3Drs and Fabbaloo on the PopSci cover

http://3dprintingindustry.com/2015/06/09/popular-science-brings-the-sr-72-spyplane-to-life-with-3d-printing/

http://www.3ders.org/articles/20150609-free-3d-printable-of-the-week-don-foley-3d-printable-sr-72-aircraft.html

http://www.fabbaloo.com/blog/2015/6/14/design-of-the-week-sr-72-aircraft

ARTICLES ABOUT DON’S 3D PRINT WORK

3Ders

One of the most  popular blogs in the 3D world that cover both content and gear equally.

http://www.3ders.org/articles/20151221-free-3d-printable-of-the-week-don-foleys-freedom-7-capsule-and-christmas-ornament.html

and…

http://www.3ders.org/articles/20150912-free-3d-printable-of-the-week-don-foleys-3d-printed-css-georgia-steamship.html

and…

http://www.3ders.org/articles/20141206-decorating-your-christmas-tree-with-3d-printed-astrolabe-ornament.html

and…

http://www.3ders.org/articles/20140523-3d-print-your-very-own-double-bubble-airplane.html

and…

http://www.3ders.org/articles/20140702-don-foley-recreates-ellis-island-customs-house-with-a-3d-printer.html

and…

http://www.3ders.org/articles/20140723-make-your-own-3d-printed-steampunk-photo-frame.html

and…

http://www.3ders.org/articles/20140915-using-metal-effects-on-a-3d-print-of-a-confederate-submarine.html

and…

http://www.3ders.org/articles/20140828-3d-printable-shark-model-now-available-for-free-for-limited-time.html

Fabbaloo

One of the top 3D printing blogs. Don won their Design of the Week for his Armillary Sphere.

http://www.fabbaloo.com/blog/2014/6/19/design-of-the-week-armillary-sphere

and…

http://www.fabbaloo.com/blog/2014/7/2/on-the-4th-of-july-3d-print-your-own-ellis-island-custom-house

and…

http://www.fabbaloo.com/blog/2015/10/8/artist-don-foleys-gift-to-everyones-halloween

3Dprintingindustry

A must-read 3D Printing industry site

http://3dprintingindustry.com/2014/05/27/simplify3d-simplified-life-top-notch-illustrator-don-foley/

and…

http://3dprintingindustry.com/2014/07/02/3d-print-ellis-island-customs-house-honor-july-4th/

and…

http://3dprintingindustry.com/2014/07/25/3d-print-steampunk-picture-frame/

and…

http://3dprintingindustry.com/2014/09/14/3d-artist-don-foley-demonstrates-3d-print-new-colonial-lantern/

and…

http://3dprintingindustry.com/2014/10/28/3d-print-navys-uhac-beach-stormer/

 

Simplify3D

Hands down the best 3D printing software, they run features on the dynamic range of uses for 3D printing

http://www.simplify3d.com/hunley-and-hubble-re-visited/

Lightwave3D

An industry leader in 3D design, the company’s newsletter follows everything from Hollywood films to 3D printing.

https://www.lightwave3d.com/news/?page=2

More Popular Science

The publication ran what is thought to be the first 3D printed infographic for a magazine, a concept brought to the table by Don

The online story with STL file links is here: http://www.popsci.com/node/135212

The guide for the story is here, it’s pretty much the same as this page: http://www.popsci.com/node/135219

A YouTube video of the print being made is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35N2OVv_lOA

And Popular Science covered this build:

http://www.popsci.com/article/technology/3-d-printing-navy-beach-stormer

All images © Don Foley

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