At AtomStack, we believe in the power of creativity and innovation. Recently, we launched an exciting challenge in collaboration with Thingiverse, inviting makers and designers to incorporate our logo into their projects.
The response was nothing short of inspiring! In this series of blog posts, we’ll share the remarkable stories of our winners—each showcasing unique designs and inventive applications of laser engraving technology. From imaginative creations to practical solutions, these projects highlight the incredible talent within our community. Join us as we celebrate their achievements and explore the creative journeys that led to their success!
Editor's Note:
Among the remarkable projects from the #MarkAtomStack challenge, this creation showcases a stunning rendition of the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, masterfully designed for both laser cutting and 3D printing. This intricate model consists of nine "topographic" layers that capture the sleek contours of the aircraft, accompanied by two laser-cut tail fins for an impressive finish. For those looking to display their work, an optional base featuring the iconic Lockheed Martin symbol adds an elegant touch.
Below are the project details and story, as shared by the maker.
Project Details
A beautiful rendition of the f-35 joint strike fighter, made to be either laser cuttable or 3D-Printed, preferably both!
This piece requires nine "topographic" layers of the jet itself, and then two tail fins to be laser cut, and can use an optional base with a Lockheed Martin symbol on it.
Project Story
I used fusion360 for the design, and Inkscape to convert to a DXF. I 3d printed some parts with a bambu labs a1 mini which I anlso won through a competition, and I laser cut the rest using the laser cutter at my school and laserGRBL.
Ever since my first time flying an airplane, I have been in love with aviation, and my favorite is the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. I was inspired to create this design when looking at topographic maps. The topographic style captures the essence of the jet, while also making it seem abstract - each contour gives the feeling of air flowing over the jet.
I intended for it to be wall art, but decided to use a 3D printer to create a base for it as well. I started with a three image view of the jet, and used Fusion360's 3D sketch to map out the overall features of the plane. Once I had a wireframe of the plane, I used extrude surface. Then I sliced the plane into eight segments, projecting the segments onto a new sketch, and extruding them into flat profiles. The manufacturing process was quite exciting, as I love to watch laser cutters.
While my school doesn't have any Atomstack laser cutters, I love the Atomstack X series, like the x24 and x12 pro, as they are enclosed - a priority for me, as I have most of my tools indoors - and high powered. In addition, they work with software like LaserGRBL, and hopefully I may win one in a competition one day.
