September Recap

September featured several new designs, all free to download and print:

• Custom Toy Sword, lightweight and customizable.
• MagStow Scrap Bin, a catch-all for screws, parts, or pocket clutter.
• Magnetic Shelf, compact storage that mounts where you need it.
• MagStow Square Canister, modular storage for everyday use.
• Minimalist Floss Bobbin, a community-inspired design that optimized a simple everyday object for 3D printing.

October Focus

This month continues the MagStow series and experiments with TPU plus PLA hybrid designs. A request for modular ZipLock bag storage is also in development, with prototypes exploring dovetail joints and magnet options.

Community Printer Program

A new initiative is taking shape: the Community Printer Program. The idea is to make it easier for makers to print Lunar Prototypes designs for their local communities. Details will follow soon.

Industry Watch

• Advances in multi-material printing are accelerating, from dissolvable support resins to new high-throughput nozzles.
• Bambu Lab released LAN-based farm management software, giving small farms and schools more control without relying on the cloud.
• Some big brands are shifting away from consumer FDM printers, a reminder to consider long-term support when choosing hardware.

The direction is clear: more flexibility, more control, and less waste — the same goals behind Lunar Prototypes designs.

Thanks for the Support

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