3D-Printed Projects

This collection represents some of my favorite 3D-printed projects created through Vreman 3D Lab, combining engineering precision with creative problem-solving. Each piece was modeled from the ground up in SolidWorks or Fusion 360, optimized for strength, printability, and finish quality before fabrication on FDM systems.

The featured prints range from functional prototypes and custom mechanical components to artistic and sustainable designs, all demonstrating my focus on design for manufacturability, tolerance control, and surface aesthetics.

Notable highlights include:

• Functional jigs, enclosures, and brackets for robotics, automotive, and R&D applications.

• Custom battery boxes and mounts designed for compact fit and wiring integration.

• Articulated desk toys and kinetic displays, exploring motion, flexibility, and parametric design.

• Topographic map models of California and other regions, printed in layered terrain relief.

• Recycled filament creations such as turtles, pawprints, and fish, produced from reclaimed scrap to promote eco-conscious fabrication.

• Precision calibration tools and test coupons used for printer tuning and material benchmarking.

Each project reflects my goal of merging mechanical functionality with visual appeal, while pushing what small-format additive manufacturing can achieve. Together, these prints illustrate how engineering design, rapid prototyping, and creative fabrication come together within the Vreman 3D Lab workflow.

Authored by: Colby Vreman
Project: Vreman 3D Lab — Additive Manufacturing Portfolio
Status: Ongoing (3D printed prototypes, small-batch production, and design optimization for client and lab projects)