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Design of the Week: SR-72 Aircraft

This week’s selection is artist Don Foley’s smooth SR-72 model.

Do You Need a Smoke Alarm for your 3D Printer?

There’s another accessory you might consider for your 3D printer: a smoke alarm.

The Arithmetic of 3D Printed Sculpture Intellectual Property Rights

One of the things that bugs us a lot is the way many museums consider the intellectual property of their works.

Can 3D Printing Combat Climate Change?

A piece in The Bulletin proposes that 3D printing could be used to help stop climate change. But is this really possible?

Time For a Breakthrough in 3D Metal Printing?

3D metal printing is an expensive proposition, and it may be that this expense is holding back adoption by industry. Is there anything that can be done?

Formfutura Releases Unusual Wood 3D Printer Filaments

Formfutura, a Netherlands-based manufacturer of 3D printer filaments, announced today some very interesting new wood filaments.

MyMiniFactory’s Meticulous Method

We recently visited MyMiniFactory headquarters in London where were quite surprised to see the scope of their operations.

You Invent Brings 3D Printing to Students

A new venture in the UK has developed a package for easily launching 3D printing clubs for students.

BNK’s Unusual Antibacterial 3D Printer Filament

Korea-based BNK has announced an antibacterial 3D printer filament. Why?

The Massive DeeRed 3D Printer

Need a large-scale 3D printer? You might consider be3D’s gigantic DeeRed 3D printer.

3DFilemarket Bets on 3D Print Streaming

Most source of 3D content for 3D printing simply sell you a 3D model, but that’s not 3DFilemarket’s strategy. They’re betting on print streaming.

Inside The CloneScan3D Photo Booth

We got a very close look at the new CloneScan3D photo booth from Spain. So close we were actually inside it!

Design of the Week: LUNA

This week’s selection is the incredible “LUNA” by Stephanie Lange and Brook Cronin.

3D Printing By The Gram?

A new crowdfunding campaign is attempting what they believe to be a new business model: printing by the gram. We’re not so sure it’s new.

Trophy Printing: Another 3D Printing Use Case

A small 3D print company in Hungary demonstrates a very common use of 3D printing technology: trophy making.

PancakeBot Raises USD$460K

PancakeBot’s Kickstarter campaign helped the project raise an amazing USD$460,584.

Is There A Need For 3D Photo Booths?

We’ve seen several “3D Photo Booths” at recent trade shows. Are these a thing?

BCN3D’s Explosion of New 3D Printers. And a Laser Cutter, Too

Barcelona-based BCN3D has released a series of more advanced 3D printers.

The Large and Speedy Lynx3D Printer

Lynx3D has released a 3D printer with some very unusual features.

Man 3D Prints His Own Brain Tumor To Demonstrate Possibilities

Steven Keating can say something few others can say: he’s 3D printed a model of his own brain tumor.

A ZinoMat For Every 3D Printer

We looked at another option for ensuring your 3D prints stick to the print surface: the Zinomat.

PrintParts is Recruiting Makers – And is Giving Away a 3D Printer

New York-based PrintParts is about to launch a network of 3D printers and hopes you’ll join their community.

Design of the Week: Captured Flowers

This week’s selection is the amazing set of 3D printed wildflowers by artist Darlene Farris-LaBar.

How Many 3D Printers Are There, Really?

This is a question that should be of utmost importance to all in the 3D printing world: how many 3D printers exist?

Verbatim Poses a Huge Challenge for 3D Printer Filament Manufacturers

If you’re a vendor of 3D printer filament, you’d better watch out for Verbatim.

MyMiniFactory Introduces MMF Connect

MyMiniFactory launched MMF Connect, an online service designed to connect people in the 3D printing community.

MoonRay – The World’s Best Desktop 3D Printer?

A new resin-based 3D printer makes a bold claim: MoonRay hopes to be the world’s best desktop 3D printer.

Nicolas Cage is Into 3D Printing?

Here’s a rumor for you: actor Nicolas Cage is into 3D printing.

Zortrax’s Inventure 3D Printer

Zortrax is well-known as the manufacturer of a very popular and reliable personal 3D printer, the M200. But now they have another model, the Inventure.

BQ’s Ciclop 3D Scanner

Madrid-based 3D printer manufacturer BQ makes the WitBox 3D printer, but did you know they also make a tabletop 3D scanner?

Extreme Redesign Challenge Winners Announced

Stratasys has announced the winners in their annual Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge.

What Does “HD” Color 3D Printing Really Mean?

MCOR recently announced something they call “HD” color 3D printing. But what kinds of 3D print color exist?

Faulkner-Jones Pursues Commercial Bioprinting Opportunities

Alan Faulkner-Jones’s bioprinter may someday be used in commercial applications.

Could 3D Printing Use a K-Cup Strategy?

Several 3D printer manufacturers are experimenting with different business models, but is there a way to emulate the hot beverage companies?

Artficial’s 3D Printed “Art DNA”

Artficial is a new source for interesting 3D models and prints, focusing on historical sculptures.

Benchmark Your 3D Printer With #3DBenchy

How good is your 3D printer? It’s sometimes tricky to determine how it compares to others, but with a benchmark object you can do so more easily.

Fiber Force’s Incredible Nylon-Carbon Fiber Filament

A European company has produced a hybrid nylon-carbon fiber filament that could shake things up.

Could the KAST 3D be the Next Carbon3D?

We’re looking at the specifications of a new 3D printer that’s yet to launch, the KAST 3D from Photonfluid.

Futur3D’s Precision DLP 3D Printer

Futur3D has announced a high-resolution resin-based 3D printer, the 3Dwarf.

The Butter Boss’s 3D Print Files

While the vast majority of new manufactured products make use of 3D designs, one project has taken an unusual step with theirs.

Design of the Week: Giant 3D Printed Paul McCartney

This week’s selection is the incredible 3D print of Paul McCartney done by the folks from aye aye labs.

Additive Manufacturing Team 3D-Prints Working Jet Engine

GE Aviation has side projects. Side projects are cool. The Angel Trumpet 3D printed jet engine is one such side project.

BEEVERYCREATIVE’s Incredible Battery Backup!

Today we witnessed something never seen before: a 3D printer with onboard battery backup.

Create It REAL Supercharges the Hotrod Henry

Remember our post on Create It REAL’s stunning 3D printer controller? Now it’s powering yet another 3D printer.

Futurist Predicts the Path of 3D Printing

Futurist Dr. Ray Kurzweil was asked by Huffington Post for his predictions of the future. He had much to say about 3D printing.

The Very Stylish Hotrod Henry 3D Printer From aye aye labs

We’ve seen a great many 3D printers in the past few years, but none has the classic design of the Hotrod Henry from Poland’s aye aye labs.

Battle of the 3D CAD Systems

Autodesk jiggered the features on their subscription CAD service, Fusion 360. Why did they do so?

BEEVERYCREATIVE Announces More BEEs

BEEVERYCREATIVE offers a very slick portable personal 3D printer, and now they offer not one, not two, but FOUR more 3D printers.

MCOR’s New Iris HD Color 3D Printer

Ireland-based MCOR Technologies added a couple of letters to their flagship color 3D printer, the Iris: H and D. It’s now an “HD Color 3D Printer”.

Breakthrough in 3D Bioprinting: Reinforced Tissue Constructs

A team from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Brisbane has developed a way to make robust bioprints.

Join Us at 3D Printshow London!

Yes, we’re on board another airplane. The team travels to London, UK this week to participate in the 3D Printshow.

MakerBot Closes Stores; Is 3D Print Retail Dead?

With the sudden closure of MakerBot’s retail stores, one might ask the question, “Is 3D Print Retail Dead?” We think not.

Can You Design a 3D Printed Off-World Habitat?

NASA and America Makes are sponsoring a new challenge for designers to create concepts for a space habitat made with 3D printing technology.

The Bocusini Plug and Play 3D Food Printer

Several 3D food printers have been attempted, but now there’s a “plug and play” version called the “Bocusini”.

Is Metal 3D Printer Filament Dangerous?

We’re wondering whether using metal-infused filaments in personal 3D printers is actually a safe thing to do.

How To Fix Those Annoying Knotted 3D Printer Filaments

There’s a way to very easily untangle knotted filaments, according to ToyBuilder Labs’ Joseph Chiu.

Kwamb.io Attempts a Familiar Business Model

3D print streaming site Kwamb.io is developing a new 3D printer that has a very familiar business model.

What’s Happening At MakerBot?

A meteoric rise from nothing, corporate acquisition, management changes, layoffs and a new CEO. An interview with the new chief by Medium tells us about MakerBot’s plans.

Challenging Financial Results at Stratasys and 3D Systems

Stratasys and 3D Systems released their first quarter 2015 financial results this week and there are some interesting statistics.

Design of the Week: 2-string Piezoelectric Violin

This week’s selection is Monad Studio’s incredible 2-string Piezoelectric Violin.

The Discov3ry Extruder: Chunky Don’t Work

We received a quick update from the folks of Structu3D, makers of the Discov3ry paste extruder.

The TeeBot Portable 3D Printer

A unique and portable 3D printer design by 3DSTUFFSNL has launched on Kickstarter.

The Electroloom Clothing Molder

A new making device launched this week that enables printing of clothing.

The HEFT: Designed With 3D Printing

A simple snow shovel attachment project made extensive use of 3D printing technology to develop a unique product.

Meshmixer Version 2.9 Released

Autodesk Meshmixer is one of my favourite apps for 3D printing.

Ultimaker Gets Serious About The United States

Ultimaker now seeks to hire an official Director of Sales & Business Development for USA operations.

You Can Help 3D Print Edgar Allan Poe

We The Builders has launched another crowd printing project, this time to 3D print a bust of writer Edgar Allan Poe.

3D Systems Gear Appears at Best Buy Stores

3D printing giant 3D Systems announced a deal to sell specific 3D Systems equipment at 100 Best Buy electronics stores.

Printing Biology? You May Need a BioBots 3D Bioprinter

A startup has developed a functional bioprinter they’re preparing for sale.

Hydrographic 3D Print Painting?

Wired reports on a potential method of coloring complex 3D prints: hydrographic painting. But is it really feasible?

NVM Design Leverages 3D Printing

A New York City startup is leveraging 3D printing to develop unusual high-end jewelry.

What Does 3D Printed Food Taste Like?

While most 3D printed objects are wholly inedible, some folks indeed print food. 3Digital Cooks recently did some taste testing.

3D Hubs Deepens Its Ecosystem with a New API

3D Hubs announced a new API that enables any website to connect to their 3D printing network. We think this is a key strategy for them.

Drotix’s “Smart” Gala 3D Printer Covers All The Bases

A 3D printer on Kickstarter deserves more attention than it seems to be getting.

Design of the Week: LED Light Stand

This week’s selection is the LED Light Stand by Ivan Zhurba.

A Deeper Look at the Acquisitions of Stratasys and 3D Systems

We previously examined the corporate acquisitions of 3D Systems and Stratasys; now we’ll take a look at what they bought and why they did so.

NASA’s 3D Printed Zero Gravity Coffee Cup

NASA’s attempt to solve the problem of sipping coffee in a weightless environment may be solved with the development of a specialized cup.

Lowe’s Innovation Labs Gets 3D Printing

North American hardware retail giant Lowe’s has set up a way for customers to 3D print customized products.

An Interview with Robox’s Chris Elsworthy

Robox makes personal 3D printers, but they’re also championing ways to make the experience plug and play. We spoke with CEO Chris Elsworthy to find out more.

Biz Eyes Produces Some Unusual 3D Printed Looks

A Shanghai-based project enables people to show their mood using 3D printed eyewear.

Perceptron’s Green Laser 3D Scanner

Perceptron announced a new style of 3D laser scanner that overcomes several issues.

Fabrisonic Hybrid Metal 3D Printing

Fabrisonic, a company based in Columbus Ohio, has a different approach to metal 3-D printing.

Family Creates 3D Printing Business

A family has built a small 3D design business using only a personal 3D printer.

CreateItReal Enables Massive 3D Printing Speedups

Denmark-based CreateItReal has developed a way to dramatically speed up many forms of 3D printing with a “real time processor”.

Who is In-Q-Tel and Why are they Investing in 3D Printing?

A semi-mysterious entity has made some investments into 3D printing startups on behalf of the US intelligence community.

Dynamo 3D’s Speed Advantage

Italy-based Dynamo 3D produces some very fast 3D printers, but the secret to their speedy printing is a key internal component.

There’s Something New Every Week at 52shapes

A unique 3D design and print delivery process has been created by the folks at 52shapes.

iMakr’s Incredible 3D Printing Training Program

We visited iMakr’s New York City retail store and were surprised to find a number of people training to become 3D print experts. iMakr has two retail locations, London and NYC, where they provide a number of services related to 3D printing, including sales of multiple brands of 3D printers, supplies, 3D printing services, repairs… Continue reading iMakr’s Incredible 3D Printing Training Program

Do MakerBot’s Layoffs Spell Doom for 3D Printing?

MakerBot recently let go a large number of staff. Does this mean the 3D printing industry is in trouble? We think not.

3D Bioprinted Rhino Horns: Good or Evil?

A report on New Scientist describes how one company is bioprinting rhinoceros horns to save the troubled beast from extinction. Or are they? Rhino horns are a highly desired product in some regions, as ground-up horn is considered a powerful aphrodisiac. Demand for rhino horn material has generated a culture of poachers in rhino-populated areas,… Continue reading 3D Bioprinted Rhino Horns: Good or Evil?