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Create Instant Color 3D Models With itSeez3D’s Scanning App

There are a lot of inexpensive 3D scanners available today, but the issue is not so much the hardware, but how the software processes the scans. itSeez3D has produced a great 3D scanning app.

Have Something To Say About 3D Printing? Join Our Team!

There are many viewpoints on the events and technology of 3D printing, including yours. Why not contribute your ideas?

Get Surprised With A Box Of 3D Prints From CubeForme

A new subscription service hopes to deliver a box of surprise 3D prints directly to you each month.

Design of the Week: Caress of the Gaze

This week’s selection is the astonishing “Caress of the Gaze” by artist Behnaz Farahi.

The Insidious Problem of 3D Print Retraction

A common problem encountered with plastic extrusion 3D printers is stripped filament. We explain how this happens.

MyMiniFactory Reaches 100,000 Users: What’s Next?

3D model community MyMiniFactory announced they’ve now attracted over 100,000 registered users.

Layoffs At MakerBot: Good News or Bad?

A post on MakerBot’s blog by CEO Jonathan Jaglom describes some “significant changes” happening today at the personal 3D printer manufacturer.

XYZPrinting’s Refillable Proprietary Cartridges

XYZPrinting’s proprietary filament cartridges have a unique ability: you can refill them!

Artist Don Foley’s Gift to Everyone’s Halloween

Noted 3D print artist Don Foley has released a set of free spooky Halloween 3D models.

“3D Printing Sector will Witness More Downside” Or Will It?

We’re reading a damning article from Investor Guide, which provides dire predictions for the 3D print industry.

Staples Adds XYZPrinting Products Increasing Access to 3D Printing

Retail giant Staples and XYZPrinting announced a deal in which da Vinci 3D printers and accessories would be available at Staples online store.

Could Disney’s 3D Coloring System Make Amazing 3D Prints?

Disney has created an interesting 3D augmented reality app that is able to color 3D models, but could this benefit 3D printing?

3D Hubs Announces 3D Hubs HD: Industrial Grade 3D Printing

3D printing community network announced a new offering focused on industrial 3D printing capabilities in 37 cities.

WI3DP: There Is No Need To Ask For Permission To Create

Founded in 2013, ANNXANNXDESIGN is the brainchild of Han-Yin Hsu of Los Angeles, CA.

123D Design Upgraded to 1.7 And Adds Some Very Useful Features

The free 123D suite of apps from Autodesk just got a lot better with the release of 123D Design 1.7.

A Chat About The Upcoming Cybot 330 Pro 3D Printer

We had a chat with the producers of the upcoming Cybot 330 PRO desktop 3D printer to find out more about the mysterious device.

The Many Plugins Available For OctoPrint

We’ve been looking through a site chock-full of plugins for 3D printer management software OctoPrint, and there’s some very useful functions present.

The 3DGence One 3D Printer

We got a close look at 3DGence’s new ONE 3D printer and saw features we haven’t seen in any other machine.

The Kentstrapper Zero 3D Printer

Florence-based Kentstrapper announced the “Zero” 3D printer with a number of ease-of-use features.

The Uplift Prize Hopes To Advance Self-Replication

A crowdfunding campaign is attempting to raise funds for an innovation award focused on self-replication using 3D printing.

Why Are 3D Print Service Costs So Different?

You need to use a 3D print service. You get quotes from several firms. All the quotes are wildly different! Why is this?

New High Speed 3D Printer Filament From A New Joint Venture

CreateItReal and WEISTEK have partnered on a new joint venture to develop high speed PLA filaments for their lightning fast machines.

WASP Develops a DLP-Based 3D Printing Process and Gives It Away!

Italy-based WASP suddenly announced a new DLP-based resin 3D printing process that could shake things up in 3D printing.

Hands On With The Zebra Plate

We’ve been testing PRINTinZ’s essential accessory, the Zebra printing plate.

More On The Case of the 3D Printer Fire

We’ve obtained additional information regarding our recent story of a residential 3D printer-related fire.

Formlabs Explains Their Kickstarter Success

When Formlabs first appeared on the 3D printing scene some three years ago, they made history by raising an unprecedented USD$3M. How did they do it?

How To Cross The Chasm With Great Customer Service

You can order almost anything you want online, thanks to social media and e-commerce.

3D Printing and the Future of Manufacturing

3D printing has changed production processes for the better and has transformed what was originally a prototyping tool into one that engineering firms now utilize to make final products, too.

3DPrinterOS Launches an Educational License

3D printer cloud management service 3DPrinterOS has launched a premium service targeted at educational institutions.

Design of the Week: Pope Francis

This week’s selection is the realistic 3D printed Pope Francis figurine by Staramba.

Who’s Behind The New Filament Suppliers?

With the growth in desktop 3D printers, material suppliers have multiplied. But how do they acquire their plastic filament?

3DPrintClean’s Filtrations Solutions Now Available

3DPrintClean’s product line of 3D printer accessories for emission filtration are now available for purchase.

Aleph Objects Makes A Strategic Software Move

Aleph Objects, makers of the LulzBot series of 3D printers, announced what we consider to be a very strategic move for their software support.

3DP Unlimited Changes Their Name to “3D Platform”

Large-format 3D printer manufacturer 3DP Unlimited announced a name change: they’re now called “3D Platform”. What does this mean?

ZMorph Adds Three More

3D printer manufacturer ZMorph has released no less than three new toolheads for their device.

M3D’s Micro 3D Goes Retail

M3D’s explosive Kickstarter campaign from last year raised a huge amount of cash for the startup company. Now they’re entering a key transition.

Autodesk Acquires netfabb!

3D software giant Autodesk signed a “definitive agreement” to acquire netfabb, a well-known producer of 3D model and printing software.

Onshape Receives USD$80M; Fuel For Massive Growth

Upstart web-based 3D modeling service Onshape just raised a massive USD$80M from a group of venture capital investors, which may lead to a battle for 3D modeling supremacy in the future.

3D Printer Almost Burns Down House

A 3D printer operator was lucky to have been present when his 3D printer went awry and almost burnt his home to the ground.

Zortrax’s Unified Cloud Library

Poland-based 3D printer manufacturer Zortrax added a very useful feature to their ecosystem: a cloud-based library of 3D models.

Parallel Goods Hopes To Market High-Quality Useful 3D Models

A Chicago-based team of designers has launched a new 3D model repository focused on well-designed 3D printable utility objects.

3D Systems Introduces “Fabricate” To Merge 3D Prints and Textiles

3D Systems has developed a very simple process for integrating 3D printed models into fabrics, which they’ve named “Fabricate”.

Want an Ember 3D Printer? Now You Can Build One Yourself!

Autodesk has released the firmware and electronics for their high resolution resin 3D printer, the Ember.

Tinkerine’s Drones Are Engineered for Learning 3D Printing

3D printer manufacturer has been specializing on the education market, and wow, they’ve developed some very interesting programs for students!

Threeding Uses Handheld 3D Scanners to Create 3D Prints of Antiquities

Threeding.com, a rapidly expanding 3D printing community and marketplace, recently joined forces with Artec 3D

WI3DP: Corinne Whitaker – “Solutions to many problems are suddenly possible with 3D printing”

Corinne Whitaker has been a pioneer in digital imaging. In 1994 she set up the Digital Giraffe, a monthly online art journal which she edits, publishes, programs, and designs.

“Clock Bomb” Kid Gets 3D Printer From Microsoft

Microsoft has provided a now-famous Texas student with a maker’s dream set of equipment, including a 3D printer.

MAKEiT’s Brilliant, But Elusive Industrial 3D Printer

We took a look at what we first thought was another hobby 3D printer, but in fact, MAKEiT’s device is designed for engineering use.

Sindoh’s 3DWox 3D Printer

Korea-based Sindoh is bringing their interesting 3DWox desktop 3D printer to the world this November.

Herman Miller’s Step Into 3D Printing

Furniture maker Herman Miller has developed an unusual way to leverage 3D printing for their business – and yours.

Is Something Brewing at 3D Systems?

Insider trading reports suggest there may be something afoot at 3D Systems.

Design of the Week: Resistance

This week’s selection is the animated “Resistance” bird wing print by artist Ryan Buyssens.

Formlabs Announces the Form 2 3D Printer

At long last, Formlabs has released a brand new resin-based 3D printer to succeed their original Form 1/1+ machines.

The Northype Adam All-In-One Making Machine

Another all-in-one making machine has emerged: the Northype Adam.

MyMiniFactory Hits Funding Target; Changes The 3D Printing Investment Game

MyMiniFactory’s fundraising campaign has overtaken their target level of £500,000 (USD$775,000) and makes us think a bit differently about 3D printing investment.

The 3D Printed Vortex Dress Is Coming

the Vortex Dress.

What Is It Actually Like To Wear 3D Printed Fashion?

You may have seen fantastic 3D fashion prints worn by models, but what is it like to actually wear such outfits? We found out.

NASA Announces Finalists for 3D Printed Space Habitat

NASA and America Makes’ contest to develop ideas for a 3D printed space habitat has converged on 30 finalists.

S Square’s Three 3D Scanning Solutions

We took a good look at not one, but THREE 3D scanners from Hong Kong-based S Square System.

Dremel Provides Support For Education With MyStemKits

Dremel has partnered with MyStemKits to provide owners of Dremel 3D printers with access to educational kits.

3D Hubs Partners with TurboSquid: A Milestone?

3D Hubs has landed yet another interesting partnership, but we think their deal with TurboSquid could be an important milestone.

Reader Seeks Advice on 3D Part Design

One of our readers reached out with a 3D design question and we thought you might be able to help.

Another 3D Print Services Price Aggregator For You

Confused about pricing your 3D print service request? There’s a service for that.

3D Printer “Dough Cannon” Struggles

A Kickstarter project to develop a unique extruder specifically for 3D printed dough seems to be having trouble raising funds.

Stratasys Opens Applications for the 2015 Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge

Once again, Stratasys is running their annual 3D Redesign challenge, where young people can exhibit their 3D innovations.

Source3 Funded With USD$4M

Source3, a 3D content licensing venture, has received USD$4M in seed funding investment.

Design of the Week: VEND

This week’s selection is the amazing VEND candy dispenser by Seattle-based Brent J. Rosenburgh.

Design Your Best in Heijmans’ 3D Printed Wall Cladding Contest

A European construction company has opened a contest to select the most innovative 3D printed wall cladding design.

Stratasys Workflow Contest Open – Enter Now!

If you haven’t already given it a try, we encourage you to enter our latest contest. It’s easy to enter and there are terrific prizes.

Staples and Sculpteo Partner On 3D Print Services

Consumer service giant Staples has made a deal with Sculpteo to enable Staples customers to obtain professional quality 3D prints.

WEISTEK Launches World’s Fastest Desktop 3D Printer

China-based WEISTEK has launched what they call the world’s fastest desktop 3D printer; They may be right.

China Set for 3D Printed Hip Joint Mass Production, and The West May Suffer For It

China’s State Food and Drug Administration recently approved use of 3D printed artificial hip joints, opening up the possibility of mass production. And some other effects, too.

Sinterit Announces the Sinterit Lisa

Poland-based Sinterit is set to announce the Lisa, a low-cost sintering 3D printer.

Could Self-Healing Plastic Be 3D Printed?

A curious new plastic can heal itself in water, but could this be used in a 3D printer? Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania examined squid teeth, which have a very unusual property: they can heal themselves, even when submerged in water. Here’s the interesting part: the researchers were able to determine which genes controlled… Continue reading Could Self-Healing Plastic Be 3D Printed?