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Design of the Week: Europe Map
This week’s selection is Martin Figeac’s “Europe Map puzzle with Great Britain”.
Repair Your 3D Models with trinckle
It seems there are even more ways to repair broken 3D models. Today we’re looking at trinckle.
The Polyes Q1 3D Printing Pen
Yet another 3D printing pen has launched: the Polyes Q1.
Picsima Can 3D Print Silicone
A new 3D printer is capable of printing silicone objects.
librarylyna Brings 3D Printing to the Blind
A company is dedicated to leveraging 3D printing technology for the blind.
It’s a 3D Printed CNC Mill
We don’t normally write about mills, but we will about this one because it is 3D printed.
HP Sets Announcement Date
Well! HP has issued invitations to media for a special event on October 29th. What could it be about?
Free Additive Manufacturing Introductory Course
Are you in a business faced with a transition to 3D printing technology? There’s a course for that.
The iBox Nano 3D Printer
We’re looking at a very interesting new resin-based 3D printer, the iBox Nano.
The Road Ahead for 3D Printing
The technology for 3-D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, has existed in some form since the 1980s.
Smoke Signal Could Save Your 3D Printer
Following up on our report on 3D printing safety, we’ve been tipped to a safety device dedicated to 3D printers: the Smoke Signal.
FoxSmart’s Inexpensive 3D Printer Filament
We’ve found a rather inexpensive source for 3D printer filament: FoxSmart.
Near-Instant Product Manufacturing via 3D Printing
WHYcase demonstrated the true power of 3D printing by creating a brand new manufactured product in only 7 days.
Demand High for New Solidoodle 3D Printer
We wrote on Solidoodle’s new “Press” personal 3D printer a few months ago and now it’s getting close to shipment.
An Introduction to Support Structures
We’ve found a terrific introductory video explaining the reasons for use of support structures when 3D printing.
The Solus 3D Printer
We’re looking at another resin-based personal 3D printer, the Solus, by Taiwan-based Reify. It’s a little bit different from the competition.
3D Hubs’ October Report Analyzes Crowdfunding
We always watch for 3D Hubs monthly report as it provides insight into use of 3D printing. But this month’s report includes some very interesting analyses.
Design of the Week: CLUG
This week’s selection is the CLUG, a 3D printed bike clip.
Refining the Lost-PLA Burnout Process for 3D Printed Metal Casting
The folks at the University of Washington’s Mechanical Engineering Department have been refining the process of metal casting using 3D printed PLA.
Personal 3D Printing Safety Concerns
You’ve bought and installed a 3D printer in your home. What should you be worried about?
Fixing 3D Models?
Most 3D models for 3D printing still use the now-aging STL format. That can cause problems.
Are 3D Printers Really Suitable for Homes?
A post in New Scientist is entitled, “3D printing’s future is the high street, not the home.” Is this true?
A 3D Printed Chainmail Tutorial
Have you ever wanted to 3D print fabric? There’s a tutorial for that.
3D Printing Press Release Roundup
This week’s announcements from the industrial 3D printing vendors.
Stratasys to Replace the Mojo?
A few short years ago Stratasys introduced the “Mojo”, their lowest cost professional 3D printer. But is it about to be replaced?
Biome Bioplastics Launches New Material for 3D Printing
Made from plant starches, Biome3D is a biodegradable plastic that combines easy processing and a superior print finish, while offering much higher print speeds.
Bhold Labs Partners with Ultimaker
Bhold has partnered with Ultimaker to enable everyone to easily participate in their 3D printed product development program.
Hands On with the Honeycomb 3D Modeler
A new web-based 3D modeler is emerging: HoneyComb3D.
3D Printing Stereotypes in Media
We’re looking at an animated video featuring a 3D printer, but not just to be entertained.
The Strooder Filament Maker
OmniDynamics is a Bristol (UK) based company that launched a Kickstarter campaign this past June to develop a compact, accessible and robust filament extruder.
A Filament Monitor for MakerBots
Have you had a bad experience running out of filament during a print? There’s a solution for that.
RepRapPro’s Ormerod 2 3D Printer
A company specializing in open source DIY 3D printer kits offers an improved personal 3D printer.
The LumiPocket 3D Printer
Lumi Industries has launched a new and improved version of their resin-based personal 3D printer, the LumiPocket.
Energy 3D’s Instantaneous 3D Scanner: Ulysses
We’re looking at a new 3D scanning solution from Dynamic3D, the Ulysses 3D scanner.
MakerBot’s Extruder Woes?
MakerBot introduced an advanced extruder earlier this year, but it seems people are having trouble with it.
Design of the Week: Nautilus
This week’s selection is Jeremy Mallin’s Nautilus.
Did The Personal 3D Printing Market Suddenly Mature?
There’s been a change in how personal 3D printers are marketed; we think it could be because of market maturity.
The Materia 3D Printer
Embedded computer board manufacturer Arduino announced a partnership with Sharebot to produce the Materia 101, a personal 3D printer.
Learn the Secrets of 3D Fashion Design
If you have any notion of creating your own 3D printed fashion, you’d best take advantage of this opportunity.
Voxelizer Offers Interesting Opportunities
Voxelizer is the software made for ZMorph 3D printers, but it also may offer something for those who don’t use that machine.
The Ewe 3D Printer Filament Extruder
Italy-based Ewe Industries has developed a personal filament extruder.
3D Printing Stocks Punished in September
It’s been a bad month for most 3D printing stocks, in spite of the recent hype.
Stratasys Opens New Factory
Sales of Stratasys’ Connex equipment must be going well. So well they had to open a brand new factory to build them.
The Minibuilders 3D Construction Robots
The Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) of Barcelona has developed a set of experimental robots capable of building clay structures.
Ultimaker Takes Over MakerBot’s Position?
In 2009 the champion of DIY 3D printing was MakerBot. In 2014 there could be a different champion.
A Manufacturer’s Machine: The Hage 3Dp-A2 3D Printer
We’re checking out the made-in-Austria Hage 3DP-A2, marketed by Prirevo.
Nectar’s User Friendly Delta 3D Printer: The Nectar One
Looking for a delta 3D printer that’s easy to use? Best check out the Nectar One.
Printr: Another Cloud-Based 3D Printing Service
Joining several recent entrants, Dutch-based Printr announces PrintrOS for your 3D printing cloud needs.
3D Hubs and ColorFabb Team Up for Discounts
They come from the same country, but that’s not the only thing going on between 3D Hubs and ColorFabb.
Tom’s Reviews Popular 3D Print Services
Tom’s Guide recently reviewed four major 3D print services to gauge their pricing and service quality.
The History of 3D Printing
There’s a lot more to 3D printing than the current craze of personal 3D machines.
The Striking D3D.ONE-EVO 3D Printer
Dynamo3D has incorporated a unique feature in their latest personal 3D printer, the D3D.ONE-EVO: Customized cases.
Stop Comparing 3D Printing to Mass Production!
It’s time to make it clear to everyone who asks: 3D printing isn’t mass production.
The MM1 3D Printing System
We’re looking today at a new offering from Mexico-based MakerMex, the MM1 3D Printing System.
It’s October. What Will HP Announce?
Rumors continue to swirl regarding HP’s long-awaited entry to the 3D printing market.
The Blind Can See With 3D Printing
3D printing cannot restore eyesight, but it can provide tactile aids for those without sight.
What Beats bronzeFill? copperFill, Obviously
ColorFabb announced a new experimental material: copperFill.
Design of the Week: Brazilian Blue
This week’s selection is the colorful Brazilian Blue capeoria dancer sculpture by artist James Stewart.
The Next Generation Sharebot XXL
They named it the “XXL” and they weren’t joking. Sharebot’s latest machine is a giant.
Design of the Week: Ivania 2
This week’s selection is Evan Kuester’s Ivania 2, a prosthetic arm.
Enter the 2015 Extreme Redesign Challenge
It’s that time of year again: time to consider entering Stratasys’ Extreme Redesign Challenge.
Smart Matter Update
What’s been happening in the world of smart matter lately? And what is “Smart Matter”, anyway?
Who Buys 3D Printer Kits, Anyway?
Is there still a market for 3D printer kits?
The UP BOX Desktop 3D Printer
There’s been a rather exciting announcement from PP3DP: they’ve developed a new personal 3D printer, the UP BOX.
OmniMaker Hopes to Deliver All Your Prototyping Needs
A new product launched this week from OmniMaker is said to “solve the problem of obsolescence and lack of versatility in rapid prototyping machines”.
Pet Printing: It’s Real
No, we’re not talking about 3D printing ACTUAL PETS; no, we mean 3D printed sculptures of your pets.
NanoSteel For Your 3D Metal Printer
With the announcement this week of a personal 3D metal printer, we thought we’d mention a new option for metal material from NanoSteel.
Stratasys Expands UPS Store 3D Print Service
3D printing giant Stratasys announced plans to dramatically expand their presence in UPS Stores across the United States.
What? Coconut 3D Printer Filament?
It’s true. You can now order filament made from coconuts. And a lot more, too.
3D Printing the Next Spacesuit
NASA has been using 3D printing to develop a future spacesuit that just might be walking on Mars someday.
The ZMorph 2.0 3D Anything Printer
There’s a reason for the name “ZMorph” on this unusual and transformative personal 3D printer.
3D Printing Jobs Explode
A report on Forbes analyzes the state of job openings related to 3D printing and finds there’s been a massive increase.
An Affordable Metal 3D Printer?
On Kickstarter we see the launch of the “S” series of 3D metal printer by Australia-based Aurora Labs.
Rejoice! 123D Catch Now Available on Android
Autodesks’s 123D Catch 3D scanning app, perhaps the most popular 3D scanner around, is now available on Android devices.
Intel Hopes To Give Everyone a Real 3D Scanner
Intel’s RealSense™ technology could put a 3D scanner in your mobile device.
Ultimaker Upgrades Their Original 3D Printer
Ultimaker announced the availability of a heated bed for their 3D printer. No, not for the current model, but for their previous model.
Design of the Week: White Rabbit Figurine
This week’s selection is Danny Van Ryswyk’s amazing White Rabbit Figurine.
Finally: A 3D Printer In Space
Made In Space, a company dedicated to the idea of taking 3D printing off the surface of the earth, finally sent their gear aloft.
3D Printing Reawakens The Maker In You
100 years ago, people knew how to make things. They weren’t necessarily complex things, but they made them. Today, we’ve largely forgotten those skills.
A Bump on the 3D Road for Dremel?
With this week’s announcement that Dremel has launched a personal 3D printer to be marketed through major retail chains, we speculated on issues they may encounter.
Choc Creator: Version 2
There’s a new Choc Edge 3D chocolate printer available that’s much improved over their first release: Choc Creator V2.
Dremel’s 3D Idea Builder
Toolmaker Dremel surprised everyone by announcing a personal 3D printer, the Dremel 3D Idea Builder.
Stratasys Grabs GrabCAD
In an unexpected corporate move, 3D printing industry giant announced its acquisition of GrabCAD.
Autodesk and Local Motors Collaborate on First Spark 3D Platform Implementation
Earlier this year, Autodesk announced plans to introduce Spark, a new open platform for 3D printing, aimed at making it simpler and more reliable to print 3D models and easier to control how that model is printed.
Design of the Week: Prodromes
This week’s selection is Sophie Kahn’s eerie Prodromes series.
Ben Franklinstein Lives!
The folks at WeTheBuilders have done it again: they’ve crowdprinted Benjamin Franklin.
iMakr’s Unique Retail Concept
While in London recently we were able to visit the iMakr store, one of the few dedicated resellers of personal 3D printer gear.
A Visit to D2W 3D Printing Factory
We’ve had the pleasure of visiting several 3D print services over the years and today we’re adding another to the list: Digits to Widgets Studios.
An Incredible 3D BioPrinter
Alan Faulkner-Jones is a PhD student at Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh, and he’s created a revolutionary 3D bioprinter.
WonderLuk’s Curated 3D Designs
3D printers require 3D models in order to function, so it’s no surprise we see multiple startups hoping to supply great 3D models for printing. One of them is WonderLuk.
3Doodler to the Extreme: SHIGO X
One of the biggest winners in 3D printing crowdfunding has been 3Doodler. After a year of experience it seems they’re still finding out what’s possible with their machine.
Investing in Tinkerine?
Canada-based Tinkerine makes the Ditto line of personal 3D printers, but did you know they are also a public company?
Ultimaker’s CREATE Education Program
Ultimaker’s UK branch, Ultimaker GB, has launched a program to bring 3D printing to schools.
Pirx’s Color 3D Printing Approach
Another color 3D printer? Yeah, we know what you’re thinking – but this one just might work.