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University of Connecticut Makes 3D Scanning Breakthrough
Researchers at UConn have developed a new technique for 3D scanning antique musical instruments.
Dark Days for Small 3D Printer Manufacturers
Recently we’ve observed several ultra-low cost 3D printer startups disappear from the landscape. It seems the market is finding the true cost of 3D printing.
The Miracle of 3D Printing: Holding Your Thoughts
We’re watching a video showing the effect 3D printing can have on schoolchildren.
3DPrintTech Automatically Chops Up 3D Models
Have you ever wanted to 3D print an object that’s larger than your printer’s build volume? There’s a plugin for that.
The First Graphene 3D Printer?
A startup hopes to develop not only graphene materials for 3D printers, but a 3D printer designed for graphene printing. But we’re not so sure.
Capturing Die Viktoria
This is the true story of how a massive 19th century German sculpture made its way into our 3D printers.
Amazon’s 3D Nuclear Option Launches
Things just got mainstream: Amazon announced a dedicated 3D print service.
MakerBot’s PrintShop
MakerBot has released “PrintShop”, a friendly iPad app with which you can generate your own 3D models.
Union Technology’s Print-Rite CoLiDo 3D Printer
Many new personal 3D printers have emerged from Asia, and the CoLiDo is one of them.
A New Way to Search for 3D Models?
We’ve been testing out a new 3D model search service, 3DShap.es, which hopes to search by geometry instead of by text.
3D Printing Winged Victory
Every once in a while you bump into an incredible 3D print. We did and we wanted to make it, too. Thus began our Winged Victory Project.
3D Printing and Outsourcing Solves Innovation Dilemma
3D printing saved the day by enabling an innovative product to be developed in record time.
NASA Releases Many Printable 3D Models
The US space agency NASA has released two dozen printable 3D models of spacecraft and alien worlds.
Silo 3D Modeler now Available for Linux
The Silo 3D modeling software system now adds Linux as one of its supported platforms, joining OS/X and Windows.
Giant Creature 3D Printed
Some folks have 3D printed a truly gigantic monster that might be one the largest 3D prints ever attempted.
Pioneer Pomade’s Sticky Solution
Yet another solution for loose prints is now available: Pioneer Pomade can make your 3D prints stick to the print bed.
How to Smooth Your PLA 3D Prints
Matthew Gorton of PrintedSolid seems to have found a way to smooth PLA prints.
The Fumeless ZYYX 3D Printer
We haven’t yet seen one in person, but we really like the features of the new ZYYX 3D printer.
Autodesk’s Fusion 360 Can Be Yours
Looking for a more powerful 3D modeling tool to design things to print? Look no further than Autodesk’s Fusion 360, which can be your at no charge.
Hurco to Transform CNC Machines into 3D Printers?
Industrial CNC machine maker Hurco says they’ve filed a patent to enable CNC machines to become 3D printers.
Shapeways Partners with Hasbro?
Toy giant Hasbro has struck a deal with Shapeways to provide access to some of their copyrighted characters.
Design of the Week: x.pose
This week’s selection is x.pose by designers Xuedi Chen and Pedro G. C. Oliveira.
The Almond 3D Printer
Korea-based OpenCreators has released the Almond 3D printer.
3D Printing Replaces Cadavers
Medical students have learned anatomy and practiced surgery using cadavers for centuries. Now that doesn’t always have to be the case.
MakerBot Re-Supports Older Models
MakerBot released a new version of their latest 3D printer management suite, MakerBot Desktop. There was a surprise in it.
A Fully Mechanical 3D Printer? Yes, It Exists
It has been proven: a rudimentary 3D printer has been built solely from mechanical components – with no electronics involved.
Hands on With Simplify3D
We’ve been testing the latest release of Simplify3D, version 2.1.1, a third-party 3D printer slicing system. We’re impressed.
Sciaky’s Scary Electron Beam
Sciaky makes an industrial 3D metal printer that has some pretty scary specifications.
Redpah’s 3D Models
We’re checking out another 3D model repository that’s specifically designed for printable 3D models: Redpah.
The CraftBot 3D Printer
We’re checking out another crowdfunding campaign for a personal 3D printer, the CraftBot.
MakerBot’s New Reseller: Home Depot
MakerBot has agreed with Home Depot to have specially designed “MakerBot kiosks” in a dozen Home Depot outlets in the US.
Maersk Tankers is 3D Printing at Sea
Shipping titan Maersk is experimenting with on-board 3D printing.
A 3D Printed Jet Engine That Kinda Works
Can you build a working jet engine using a 3D printer? Not really, but this looks a lot like a real engine.
Design of the Week: Big Mouth Amp
This week’s selection is the very cool Big Mouth Amp.
Make Your Own 3D Printer Filament with the ExtrusionBot
There have been several attempts at developing a practical filament-making machine. Is ExtrusionBot the one that succeeds?
i.Materialise Explains Silver 3D Printing
Have you ever wondered how 3D printing of silver or other precious metals is done? i.Materialise explains how they do it.
The Two Business Models of 3D Printing
We’re reading a post on The Motley Fool focusing on MCOR’s paper-powered 3D printer. It got us thinking about how 3D printing companies make their money.
What are the Odd Things To Look For in a Personal 3D Printer
Suppose you’re shopping for a personal 3D printer, like many folks seem to be doing these days. What features do you look for beyond the normal specs?
Design of the Week: Scaled World Cup
This week’s selection is the FIFA Scaled World Cup by Thingiverse designer Missy P.
Near Disaster While 3D Printing
What’s the worst thing that could happen to you while 3D printing? You could die. And it almost happened.
Unyq’s Unique 3D Printed Fairings
We’re checking out a new business that supplies prosthetic fairings using 3D printing tech: Unyq.
MOTA Bails Out
A 3D printer launch campaign has fizzled. MOTA has suspended their Kickstarter.
The Flashforge Dreamer 3D Printer
Flashforge’s latest 3D printer is the Dreamer, and it’s quite an improvement from their previous machines.
The CobbleBot 3D Printer
Last week the CobbleBot personal 3D printer launched on Kickstarter. It’s big.
Major Breakthrough in 3D Printed Living Tissue
Researchers have been struggling to develop techniques to 3D print living tissue for some years now, but researchers at Brigham Women’s Hospital in Boston seem to have made big steps.
FormURLife’s 3D Printed Hard Drives
FormURLife has come up with a new way to use 3D printers: printing custom hard drives.
Postprocess Technologies Focuses on Post Processing
We’re looking at a company whose entire focus is post-processing equipment and services for 3D printing: Postprocess Technologies.
Magicube’s 3D Model Repository
Several readers suggested we check out Magicube, a new repository for free 3D models. So we did.
Need a Spare Part? 3D Print It!
MyMiniFactory is testing a different approach for attracting 3D print services: printing replacement parts for common household equipment.
ColorFabb Sells Pellets!
3D printer material supplier ColorFabb is selling something new: plastic pellets.
3D Printing UAVs Onboard Aircraft
Future 3D printers may be much more advanced than we see today, but that hasn’t stopped engineers at BAE Systems from imagining what one could do with them.
JewelDistrict’s Focused Approach
We’re checking out a Korea-based 3D print service that’s a little different. JewelDistrict is entirely focused on producing jewelry.
3D Hubs Begins a Content Ecosystem
While 3D Hubs may be one of the largest networks of independently operated 3D printers, it really just provides access to printing. Until today, that is, with the addition of a new content service.
Kinect v2 Available: 3D Scanning Just Got Better
After a long period of waiting, Microsoft now offers their new Kinect v2 3D sensor for pre-order.
PrintaBit: The Artist’s 3D Print Service
The world of 3D printing continues to expand and specialize: Now there’s a 3D print service dedicated to artistic works: PrintaBit.
Willy Wagner’s Hidden 3D Printing
Custom eyewear site Willy Wagner makes heavy use of 3D printing. But you’d never know it.
Endless Filament with the FUSE Welder
We’re looking at a unique device, the FUSE welding filament clamp, by industrial designer Pedro M. Librero.
OpenReflex Revisited
Remember the guy who 3D printed a real, live, working optical camera? He’s doing it again, only this time it’s a lot more advanced.
The Tekma3D TM1 3D Printer
Sure, the Tekma3D TM1 is yet another extrusion-based personal 3D printer. Why would you buy one when there are so many alternatives? They have a killer feature, that’s why.
3DVIX: Economical 3D Print Services
We’re looking at a new 3D print service, 3DVIX. Yes, we know there are already many existing 3D print services, but 3DVIX hopes to do things a little differently.
Design of the Week: Karl Hoenshell Bust
This week’s selection is the Karl Hoenshell bust by none other than Karl Hoenshell himself.
Materialise Goes Public
There are few publicly traded 3D printing companies, but now there’s another: Materialise.
Sculptify’s David 3D Printer
Sculptify has been hinting at something big for a while now, but they’ve now released some details on their new 3D printer that comes with a twist.
On the 4th of July, 3D Print Your Own Ellis Island Custom House
When there’s an important date, people like to celebrate. In the USA on this July 4th artist Don Foley is celebrating by giving away an incredible multi-part 3D model.
Skyforge Launches
Element Robot has launched the Skyforge 3D printing service with a new crowdfunding campaign.
Hardcotton’s Elemental SLA 3D Printer
Australia-based Hardcotton announced the “Elemental”, a new resin-based 3D printer.
Orange Maker Develops New 3D Printing Process
Startup Orange Maker of California issued a release claiming they’ve invented an entirely new 3D printing process, Heliolithography, which is different from every existing 3D process.
be3D Expands into the USA
Czech-based be3Dprinters has established a US office for major push into the American market.
Hands on with Trnio, the Smartphone 3D Scanner
We took Trnio for a test drive; it’s a new 3D scanning app for your iPhone.
Three Cheers for MeshMixer Supports!
If you’ve been 3D printing you’ll be familiar with the challenge of printing overhangs. Now there’s a terrific solution that enables printing almost any shape on any 3D printer.
Sols Will 3D Print Foot Comfort
We’re checking out a new venture that uses 3D printing to create custom made orthotics: Sols.
3DiTALY Becomes the Largest 3D Printer Store Network?
We’ve learned of a new chain of consumer-focused 3D printer stores: 3DiTaly.
Design of the Week: Collision
This week’s selection is the striking “Collision” by Berlin-based artists Andrzej Wojtas Jendrek and Ewelina Aleksandrowicz.
Interesting Color 3D Printing Capabilities with the ProJet 4500
We’re reading an interesting account of complex color 3D printing on the new 3D Systems ProJet 4500.
Stratasys Gets on the Bus
Stratasys announced an eight-month, 3D road trip that will showcase their tech across the USA.
Strooder: A Consumer Oriented Filament Extruder?
We’re checking out a new product from UK-based OmniDynamics: the Strooder, which converts plastic pellets into 3D printable filament.
JustMake’s “Social Making” System
We’re checking out a crowdfunding campaign for an unusual social network service focused on 3D making: JustMake.
Uformit Seeks Interns
Our friends at Norway-based Uformit are looking for an intern to help develop interactive 3D designs.
3D Printed UAV will Auto-Follow; Film Sports Exploits
Extreme sports enthusiasts will never miss a flip, turn or jump again with the new AirDog and AirLeash products from Latvia-based Helico Aerospace Industries.
Finally: 3D Printed Personalized Earbuds
OwnPhones will be the first venture to produce custom-fitting 3D printed earbuds.
Made In Space Soon Will Be
This August you’ll see a real 3D printer operating in outer space. The folks at Made In Space announced their space-capable 3D printer will fly on the SpaceX Dragon CRS-4 flight this summer.
The FBI’s 3D Printer
The US FBI has acquired an Objet24 commercial 3D printer. What would they be doing with it?
Graphene Filament for 3D Printing
Graphene 3D Labs is developing a new family of 3D printer filaments, the first being one made from graphene.
Airwolf Solves the Dual-Extruder Problem
Airwolf just announced a new dual hot end 3D printer, which solves a problem experienced by most dual extrusion machines.
CES Doubles 2015 3D Printing Space
The annual International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas announced they’re doubling the size of their dedicated 3D printing area for the 2015 show.
The M-One DLP 3D Printer
Yet another resin-technology personal 3D printer launches today on Kickstarter: the M-One by MakeX.
The Sedgwick 3D DLP Printer
Over the past two years many resin-based personal 3D printers emerged, but their costs have been prohibitively high for many people. The Sedgwick 3D DLP printer hopes to change that.
Hair: The Bane of 3D Scanning
Those of you who attempt 3D scans of your friends with inexpensive Kinect-based scanning solutions will definitely have feelings about hairstyles.
3D Printing’s Pathological Geometries
As you become accustomed to making objects on your personal 3D printer, you’ll soon learn there are several pathological geometric shapes you will hate.
The CreatorBot 3D Printer
We’re checking out a new personal 3D printer, the CreatorBot by 3D Printerworks, which should launch very soon.
iMakr Opens NYC 3D Printer Store
UK-based iMakr has opened a retail storefront in the deep south of Manhattan. Now New Yorkers can see a variety of 3D printers in the flesh.
NIH’s 3D Print Exchange
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ National Institutes of Health (NIH) has opened its own public repository of printable 3D models.
3D Systems Releases Details About Its High Speed 3DP Production Line
Sometimes technological developments are born out of necessity—you have a need, you fill it. But other times technological developments trigger new needs and ideas altogether.
GeckoTek’s Build Plate
There’s a small explosion of build plates occurring, if you haven’t noticed. Another good option has popped up on Kickstarter: GeckoTek.