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Digital Engineering April 2026
In the latest issue of Digital Engineering, we take a look at the latest innovations in design for additive manufacturing, including the use of natural language inputs, social media cosplayers, and AI integration. The issue also includes a feature…
January Special Focus Issue: Design for Additive
In this Special Focus Issue of Digital Engineering, learn about the latest advancements in design for additive manufacturing, including new software tools, additive in automotive, custom medical devices, and more.
This new AM system can print in multiple colors by mixing and matching different containers of Play-Doh. Worried about the kids breaking a delicate piece of technology? The Play-Doh printer operates using two different hand cranks instead of expensive electronics. One squishes Play-Doh down through feeder tubes and moves the extruder head, while the other operates the conveyor belt for continual printing.
Normally I’d start in about technical specs, but, honestly, the objects created with this new AM system are made from Play-Doh, and I doubt your kids really care about layer resolution. The system comes bundled with a handy app for your kids to design their Play-Doh creations before they begin printing.
Remember me reviewing all those Kickstarter 3D printers and tutting about the price point being too high for individual investment? Well, the Play-Doh 3D Printer is priced competitively. The entire system clocks in at a measly $49.99, making it an affordable choice for almost any household.
If all of this sounds too good to be true, you’re right! The Play-Doh 3D Printer is an April Fools joke from ThinkGeek. I bet you’d buy one if it were real though.
Below you’ll find a video with some entertaining pranks.
Source: ThinkGeek
John Newman is a Digital Engineering contributor who focuses on 3D printing. Contact him via [email protected] and read his posts on Rapid Ready Technology.
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