Hello there!

Nathan Eads

I'm Nathan.

...and this is my dog, Riley.

I'm a Mechanical Engineer from Atlanta studying at the University of Alabama.

I love spending my time tinkering with 3D printers, CAD, computers, microcontrollers, and tons more.

And these are a few of my favorite things!

  • Digital Design & Fabrication
    • 3D Printing
    • CAD
    • Desktop CNC
    • Laser Cutters
  • Arduino & Raspberry Pi
  • HTML/CSS & JavaScript
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    Bama Racing Shop & Cars

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    Atlanta Face Shield volunteer assembly session.

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    My first 3D printer using a filament that changes color with applied heat.

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    The CNC 12'x8' CNC machine used to cut the PETG roll (bottom left) into face shield lenses.

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    Skiing in Winter Park, CO

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    The Cube 3D Printing Lab Dremel 3D45 Farm

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    The first shipment of filament for Atlanta Face Shields.

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    My 3D printer during a motherboard swap.

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    Backpacking in North Georgia.

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    Early assembly of an electric skateboard I designed.

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    My high school robotics' team robot; this robot made it to the FTC state championships.

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    Face shields on their way to be delivered.

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    The first face shield assembled by Atlanta Face Shields.

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    One of my first projects: Iron Man's Arc Reactor for the premier of Avengers: Endgame.

    Recent Adventures

    Atlanta Face Shields

    CoFounder: March 2020 - December 2020

    In the face of the COVID-19 Pandemic, my partner, Max Seidel, and I cofounded Atlanta Face Shields to provide 3D printed PPE to medical professionals in the Metro Atlanta area. This mission was continued into the 2020 Fall semester at the University of Alabama, Northeastern University, and Georgia Tech.

    We raised around $30,000 through various resources in under three months and assembled over 4,000 face shields.

    Related Links

    Website Instagram GoFundMe

    Bama Racing

    Electrical Design Team Leader: August 2019 - Present

    I work for the University of Alabama's off-road 'Baja' race team as the Electrical Team Lead. In this position I have massively broadened my knowledge of microcontrollers, electrical design, 3D printing, and have been able to explore various radio technologies. I have also been able to expand upon my leadership abilities.

    Related Links

    Instagram University of Alabama Clubs Page

    The Cube 3D Printing Lab

    Student Employee: August 2019 - Present

    I work for the University of Alabama's 3D plastics printing lab. Here, I work on a team to manage a cluster of 10 Dremel 3D45 printers plus an assortment of industrial printers. I greatly enjoy helping my visiting peers understand the mechanics of 3D printing and how they can optimize their designs to be 3D printed.

    Related Links

    Instagram Website