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Nokia To Release Lumia Case Design Files For 3D Printers

Posted by Soulskill on from the making-diy-easier dept.

another random user sends this news from the BBC: "Nokia is releasing design files that will let owners use 3D printers to make their own cases for its Lumia phones. Files containing mechanical drawings, case measurements and recommended materials have already been released by the phone maker. Those using the files will be able to create a custom-designed case for the flagship Lumia 820 handset. The project makes Nokia one of the first big electronics firms to seriously back 3D printing."

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  1. Awesome by backslashdot · · Score: 5, Insightful

    A seriously awesome move by Nokia. True innovators of the smartphone industry.

  2. Good thinking! by Jason+Earl · · Score: 5, Funny

    Nokia has sold so few Lumias that the market size for people with 3D printers seems big.

  3. just a few years behind by ssam · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Openmoko opened the CAD models of their case (ok, not the coolest case in the world :-) ). People have also modified the design for 3d printing http://blog.slyon.de/3d-printed-gta04-case/ . There is also a wooden case https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_jRI7InTpE