October Recap

October was a productive month focused on expanding the MagStow family and improving the site experience. These designs are all free to download and print:

• MagStow Hex Canister, modular magnetic storage for bits, hardware, and small parts.
• MagStow Circular Canister, a round variant to better fit open storage spaces.
• MagStow Hex Scrap Bin, a catch-all with a squishy TPU lid option.
• MagStow Circular Scrap Bin, compact magnetic storage for loose parts on metal surfaces.
• Cord Pass-Through, simple cable management that keeps wires tidy and anchored.

The Community Printer Program launched. The goal is to make it easier for local makers to help others print practical designs. The 3D viewer also received upgrades and now allows you to select individual components for better inspection.

November Focus

TPU continues to grab attention. This month leans into practical TPU applications. Work is underway on embedded TPU lids for collapsible containers, captured TPU straps, and other functional hybrids. The focus remains on single-extruder-friendly solutions so more people can benefit without new hardware.

Community outreach continues too. If you have a problem in your shop, kitchen, garage, or office that could be solved with a print, reply and share it. Real-world challenges drive the best ideas.

Community Printer Program

The Community Printer Program is up and slowly growing. If you have a printer and want to help others locally, you can participate. The concept is simple: local printing reduces waste from shipping and makes it easier for people without printers to access practical designs. More improvements are planned as feedback comes in.

Industry Watch

• New Continuous Fiber Composite Filament Setup for 3D Printing – shows how reinforcing standard filament dramatically boosts strength.
• Researchers identify strength-limiting defects in 3D printed ceramics – helps map where failures occur in parts, useful for designing robust prints.
• 5 Uncanny Materials Reinventing Construction – explores novel materials from mycelium to regolith-based concrete, pushing the boundaries of supply-chain-aware design.

Together these point to a clear direction: smarter materials, more resilient designs, and workflows built to thrive when resources (or supply) are constrained.

Thanks for the Support

Every idea, comment, and print helps move this project forward. If you want early access and exclusive designs, you can support Lunar Prototypes on Patreon.