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Using PET 3D Printer Filament – Cheaply
Many people rave about the properties of PET, but it’s often too expensive. Or is it?
The Polar3D 3D Printer
Polar3D has developed a curiously different personal 3D printer.
STACKER: A 3D Printer For Professionals
We obtained a preview of a new 3D printer that’s set to appear on Kickstarter: STACKER.
Design of the Week: Shopping Cart Token
This week’s selection is the Shopping Cart Token by Sweden-based Creative Tools.
CloneScan3D Automates 3D Body Scanning
Spain-based Grupo Sicnova’s new CloneScan3D looks to be a easy way to capture 3D models of people.
3D Systems Acquires a CAD/CAM Company
3D printing giant 3D Systems added another company to their portfolio: Cimatron Group.
The Effects of MakerBot’s Innovation Center
MakerBot’s Innovation Center is a fascinating product that carries all sorts of implications for the industry.
We Are Not All Makers
An article in The Atlantic proposes that maker culture focuses too much on “creating” and not enough on other aspects.
3D Printing Body Parts in Japan
Japanese researchers are focusing on developing ways to 3D print body parts.
The Vellemann Vertex 3D Printer
We took a look at Velleman’s new Vertex 3D printer kit.
The Eris 3D Delta Printer and Other SeeMeCNC Happenings
SeeMeCNC is developing a mini version of their delta 3D printer.
Matter and Form’s Tabletop Scanner
Matter and Form’s 3D scanner remains popular, but the company hopes to do even more.
3D Printing Hits CNN – And Not “Just Because”
A recent legal controversy involving 3D printing has risen to become one of CNN’s top news stories.
Massive 3D Printed Nautical Jaguar
Materialize has put their monstrously huge stereolithography printer to work producing a 3D printed jaguar for a yacht.
The Economics of MakerBot’s Innovation Center
We noticed a peculiar economic scenario that arises from MakerBot’s Innovation Center.
3D Printers Decrease Drone Development Cost
Unmanned aircraft systems (drones) for civilian commercial applications are one of the most exciting disruptive technologies these days.
Design of the Week: Stone Fields
This week’s selection is artist Giuseppe Randazzo’s meticulous Stone Fields.
The New PRINTinZ Plate
We wrote about PRINTinZ’s amazing print plate previously, but now there’s an all-new version.
Why Engineers Like Desktop 3D Printers
A report from Leapfrog 3D Printers examines the benefits seen by engineers using personal 3D printers.
Dimension Polymers Launches Recycled 3D Printer Filament
A startup company has developed a way to produce high quality recycled 3D printer filament.
The 2015 Boston Printathon
In March 3D printers will be busy in Boston’s Brandeis University at the annual Printathon 3D Printing Competition.
3D Printing with DNA-Based “Smart Glue”
Researchers have developed a way to use DNA as “glue” to hold together 3D prints.
3D Printed Left Shark Controversy
The popularity of the Super Bowl “Left Shark” has reached the 3D printing world.
Practical Improvements in Simplify3D v2.2.2
If you’re making mechanical parts, you’d best use Simplify3D to slice them.
The PIRX one Debuts
PIRX 3D has launched the PIRX 1.0, a very interesting consumer 3D printer.
Another 3D Print Network: PrintThis4Me
Yet another 3D printer community network has emerged, PrintThis4Me.
OWL Updates Their 3D Printer and Offers Unusual Service Program
When we first saw the OWL Nano 3D printer in 2014, we were impressed by it’s incredible resolution. Now, two improved machines replace it.
A Profound MeshMixer Update
MeshMixer 2.8 has been released and it fills a very significant gap in the 123D suite of 3D applications.
colorFabb Announces Carbon Fiber Filament
Netherlands-based colorFabb introduced an incredibly powerful new 3D printer filament today, based on carbon fiber.
3D Printing Mutual Fund Struggles
A mutual fund focusing on 3D printing technology has struggled over the past year.
Shining 3D’s EinScan-S 3D Scanner
At CES we were able to check out Shining 3D’s new EinScan 3D scanner.
3D Printing Helps Solve Light Pollution
3D printing technologies are assisting new efforts to curb light pollution worldwide.
Fascinated With 3D Printed Skulls?
Do you have a habit of 3D printing skulls? There’s a top ten list for that.
Free Course on 3D Printing Technology
Deloitte University Press is offering an introductory course on 3D printing aimed at business and professionals.
Design of the Week: Skeleton
This week’s selection is David Hagemann’s multi-piece skeleton model.
The ATLAS 3D Scanner
Uriah Liggett, founder of Murobo LLC and creator of the all new 3D printable ATLAS 3D scanner, needs your help funding his Kickstarter project.
MyStemKits Launches
Today MyStemKits launched on Kickstarter, with the goal of providing effective 3D prints for educators.
Printr’s Powerful Element 3D Printer Controller
Netherlands startup Printr launched a combination hardware-software-cloud solution that could add very powerful features to your 3D printer.
The UberBlox Construction Set
A new project called “UberBlox” hopes to create a flexible electro-mechanical building and construction system.
Stratasys Announces Multiple New Materials
Stratasys, makers of the Objet and Fortus industrial 3D printer lines, announced some very interesting new materials this week.
The 3D Printed Innervision Bicycle
Matt Clark has designed a recyclable bicycle that could benefit from 3D printing.
Unilever Leverages 3D Printing to Slash Injection Molding Lead Times
Stratasys Ltd. and the Italian division Unilever have announced that they’ve cut lead times for prototype parts by 40%
3D Systems Updates Their 3D Photo Booth
3D Systems first demonstrated a 3D photo booth in January 2014. Now it looks very different.
The Destiny Object STL Generator
A “hobby project” provides downloads of items based on Bungie’s Destiny game.
MOLDLAY Filament Makes Casting Easy
There have been many attempts at casting using conventional 3D printers, but now filament-wizard Kai Parthy has developed a an easy-to-use solution: MOLDLAY.
Open3DP’s Polymer Guide For 3D Printing
Researchers at the University of Washington have put together a quick guide to chemically binding 3D printing materials.
Things are Getting Dark at Digits2Widgets
3D print service Digits2Widgets has found a way to produce spectacularly black prints.
Is This Really 2D Printing?
A mass-produced 3D printed chocolate operation is incredible, but is it really 3D printing?
The DWS XFAB Dental 3D Printer
Italy-based DWS Labs is developing a desktop 3D printer with a lot of capability: the XFAB.
Orbiting 3D Printer Completes First Tests
The prototype 3D printer that’s been installed on the International Space Station has just completed its first round of tests.
Sharebot’s Sharebox 3D
The folks at Italy-based Sharebot have introduced a new hardware accessory, the Sharebox 3D.
Thingiverse’s Groups Make Finding Models Much Easier
Thingiverse’s new Groups feature could vastly simplify use of the leading printable 3D model repository.
BEETHEFIRST’s New Filament Policy
BEEVERYCREATIVE has changed their filament usage policy – for the better.
The CubePro 3D Printer
We took a closer look at 3D Systems’ new CubePro 3D printer.
RichRap Explores Slicing Parameters
Fabbaloo friend Richard Horn has produced a detailed tutorial on how best to produce strong 3D printed parts.
Yobi3D Meta-Searches For 3D Models
A search service provides a very easy way to find great 3D models for printing.
Design of the Week: New Horizons
This week’s selection is NASA’s 3D model of their New Horizons spacecraft.
EuroMold’s Big Change
Heading to this year’s EuroMold exhibition in Frankfurt? If so, you’re going to the wrong city!
NightHawk: The First Mass Produced Headphone Component From Sculpteo
AudioQuest and Sculpteo have teamed up to bring us the first mass produced headphones containing a 3D printed component.
XYZ Printing’s New Machine Belongs in Your Kitchen
XYZ Printing demonstrated a tasty new product concept: a 3D food printer.
Markforg3D’s Improved Carbon Fiber 3D Printer
Our first look at the Mark One carbon fiber 3D printer was many month ago. Since then, they’ve improved it significantly.
RepRap Central’s Unusual Challenge
RepRap Central is launching a difficult challenge to the 3D printer world.
The Greatest 3D Print Challenge
GrabCAD and NASA announced what could be the grandest 3D printing challenge ever: win and your design goes into space!
ProtoPasta’s Amazing 3D Printer Filaments
We got a closer look at ProtoPasta’s unusual filaments at CES.
Formlabs Tunes Up Their Software
3D printer manufacturer Formlabs has been tuning up their software – and we think that’s a key strategy for them.
3D Printed Homes Offer Interesting Possibilities
After this week’s revelation of 3D printed buildings in China, we had some thoughts of what this could mean for homeowners.
An Explosion of Mini 3D Printers
What did we see a lot of at the 2015 CES? Mini 3D printers, that’s what we saw.
ESUN’s Fast 3D Body Scanner
Need to capture a 3D model of an elusive subject? You might consider the ESUN full body scanner.
Flashforge’s 3D Printer for Kids
Flashforge has a reputation for producing solid personal 3D printers. But now they appear to be developing a children’s 3D printer.
Robo3d Updates Their 3D Printers
Last year Robo3D had but a single 3D printer on their product shelf. Now, things are quite different.
XYZ Printing Working on Secret Resin Machine
XYZ Printing is developing a resin-based 3D printer that looks much like another machine we’ve seen before.
Sculpteo Launches FinalProof
Sculpteo launched FinalProof at CES 2015, the first realistic 3D printing preview feature.
Everyone Needs an Ancestro3D
Mexico-based Ideaz 3D is attempting to develop a very unique 3D print application, Ancestro3D.
CLAWZ Is Coming
CLAWZ is a fashion company using 3D printing to produce radical luxury press-on nails. We spoke with them to find out more.
Design of the Week: Fibonacci Zoetrope Sculptures
This week’s selection is John Edmark’s amazing Fibonacci Zoetrope sculptures.
3D Printed Buildings Sprout in China
Giant 3D printers have apparently built several structures in China.
3D Hubs’ January Trends Yields a Surprising Result
We’re looking at some interesting statistics presented by 3D Hubs in their monthly trends report.
The Genesis of 3D Printing in Northern Mexico
We spoke with Cesar Rodriguez who told us the tale of how he started up a 3D printing operation, Ideaz 3D in Hermosillo, Sonora.
Fuel3D’s Future Scanning Devices
During a discussion with Fuel3D at CES it became clear they’re setting goals far beyond mere 3D face scanning.
Hands on With Spectrom’s Color System
We managed to get a close look at Spectrom’s intriguing filament-coloring system.
The Evolution of Fuel3D’s Scanner
We took a look at the latest version of Fuel3D’s 3D scanner.
The Many Materials of Airwolf 3D
One of Airwolf 3D’s claims to fame is their ability to print with many materials.
Le FabShop Transitions
Le Fab Shop is a France-based 3D print operation you may have heard of, but now they’re beginning a transition.
FSL 3D’s Phoenix 3D Printers Surprise
Full Spectrum Laser announced an impressive new line of personal 3D printers, the Phoenix Touch and Phoenix Touch Pro.
Robo3D’s Stealth 3D Printer
Robo3D has been working on a not-so-secret “Stealth” 3D printer.
More Quick Advice on 3D Print Design
Following up from our post on designing for use, reader Mark Lynch pointed out his terrific list of design tips 3D printing.
The Logic Behind The botObjects Acquisition
Last week 3D Systems announced they’d acquired botObjects, but many could not understand why 3D Systems would do so. We found out why.
Voxel8’s Electrifying 3D Printing Process
A new company hopes to revolutionize making by enabling circuit printing with a 3D printer.
The CubeJet Lives!
Well, call us surprised. Hidden among the numerous 3D Systems displays at CES was the still-not-released CubeJet color 3D printer.
Design of the Week: Smoke Dress
This week’s selection is Dutch designer Anouk Wipprecht’s Smoke Dress.
MakerBot’s Unusual New Materials
MakerBot did not announce any new machines this week, but they did announce some rather unusual filaments.
The CocoJet 3D Printer
3D Systems is getting more serious about edible printing, with the public demonstration of the CocoJet chocolate printer.
Six Thoughts on 3D Printing at CES 2015
We’ve finished our tiring tour of the annual consumer electronics show in Las Vegas, focusing on the 3D print gear, of course.
3D Systems Workflow Improvements
3D Systems released new software for their ProJet 1200, but the features indicate something deeper.