Poland-based 3D printer manufacturer Zortrax added a very useful feature to their ecosystem: a cloud-based library of 3D models.
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“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.
The Woman Behind Women In 3D Printing
Nora Toure is a force in 3D printing, and she wants to help other women succeed as well.
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.
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.
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.
Fabbaloo Visits Pasadena With 3D Printshow
We’re heading to sunny California this week to visit others in the 3D printing industry at the west coast 3D Printshow.
Stratasys and Fabbaloo Partner On A Contest
3D printing industry giant Stratasys is partnering with Fabbaloo to offer a challenge for our readers. Read on and you might find yourself able to enter.
Shapeways Preps For School Business
It’s the beginning of school season in many parts of the world, and Shapeways announced special deals for the education market.
Biomimetics 3D Printing Challenge Now Open
Crowdsourced innovation service Innonatives has posted a challenge seeking “radical ideas” on how to combine biomimetics and 3D printing for sustainability.
A Printathalon To Take Place in Albany; Why Not One In Your Town, Too?
In the city of Albany, NY, there will be something called a “Printathalon” taking place soon. But we think this is something that should happen everywhere.
Extreme Redesign Challenge Winners Announced
Stratasys has announced the winners in their annual Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge.
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.
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.
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.
Yes, 3D Printshow Is Open – And We Have a Surprise For You
Contrary to rumors, the 2015 3D Printshow is alive and well in New York City this week.
3D Printshow Opens Today
Today’s the day the biggest 3D Printshow ever launched in New York City opens.
We’re In New York City This Week!
The 3D Printshow hits the Big Apple this week, and we’ll be onsite to meet you.
3D Print PopUp Hosted by Artist Lends Support
When artist Brian Fender was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), his outlook on life was transformed.
Jeremy Clarkson Hired By Ultimaker
In a bold move, 3D printer manufacturer Ultimaker has engaged well known British presenter Jeremy Clarkson as their new 3D printing spokesperson.
3D Printshow Hits Berlin
The latest episode of 3D Printshow opens this week in Berlin.
LulzBot’s Hackerspace Giveaways Awarded
You may recall we wrote of a contest sponsored by Aleph Objects, makers of the LulzBot line of personal 3D printers, to provide selected hackerspaces with free equipment. Now, they’ve done so.
The Solarimpulse Has Been 3D’d
We were directed to a 3D model of the soon-to-be famous Solarimpulse.
Ultimaker is Giving Away Two Ultimakers!
In a surprise announcement, Ultimaker has announced a contest where two people will win a brand new Ultimaker 3D printer.
3D Printshow Hits Madrid
3D Printshow has vastly expanded its slate of events in 2015 and the first event takes place in Madrid, Spain.
7,000 3D Printed Words Printed in Spain
An unusual art installation at the Colombian Embassy in Madrid is 3D printing 7,000 words.
Anaheim Ducks Reach Out With 3D Printing
The National Hockey League’s Anaheim Ducks recently involved 3D printing in an educational initiative.
Want a LulzBot? They’re Giving Away 32 of Them!
Aleph Objects wants to show their support for collaborative communities by giving away several 3D printers.
YouMagine Selects Projects to Change The World of 3D Printing
Remember that breathtaking challenge from YouMagine? Yes, they’ve chosen the winners.
The 2015 Boston Printathon
In March 3D printers will be busy in Boston’s Brandeis University at the annual Printathon 3D Printing Competition.
Free Course on 3D Printing Technology
Deloitte University Press is offering an introductory course on 3D printing aimed at business and professionals.
EuroMold’s Big Change
Heading to this year’s EuroMold exhibition in Frankfurt? If so, you’re going to the wrong city!
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!
What to Expect in 3D Printing CES 2015
This week is the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. We’ll be on the ground checking out the latest gear.
What Will 3D Systems Announce?
Last year at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show 3D Systems announced a lot of gear. What will they announce this year?
President Obama is 3D Scanned
A team from the Smithsonian performed an extremely detailed 3D scan of US President Obama.
Win An Ultimaker From YouMagine and Change The World
YouMagine has opened an unusual 3D printing challenge, with the prize being an Ultimaker Original.
Clean Energy Drives 3D Printer
3D Hubs has done something quite unusual with a 3D printer: They installed it on top of a huge wind turbine and printed with clean energy.
EuroMold 2014: Year of The Metal 3D Printer
When we first attended EuroMold, the 3D printers by and large were plastic. Now that’s changed. Significantly.
3D Printed Robotics Club Gains Award
MakerClub, a UK-based 3D printed robotics organization, has received a large award to explore educational opportunities.
Have You Entered the Icebox Challenge?
FirstBuild is running an interesting challenge: develop a 3D printed solution involving a refrigerator.
Space 3D Printer Is Installed
A few short weeks ago a SpaceX cargo craft carried a unique experiment: A 3D printer designed for space. Now it’s being installed.
London’s First Maker Faire
London’s first Maker Faire took place yesterday (Elephant and Castle Mini Maker Faire).
Jean-Pierre Kruth Awarded For Work in 3D Printing
Professor Jean-Pierre Kruth of the University of Leuven in Belgium has been awarded for his long-term work in additive manufacturing, or as we call it, 3D printing.
3D Printed Gun Maker Jailed
Yoshitomo Imura, a Japanese 3D printing ehthusiast, has been jailed for two years for manufacturing 3D printed guns.
S. Korea to Promote 3D Printing as Economic Driver
The South Korean government is promoting integration of 3D printing with Internet of Things (IoT) and Big Data as well as the e-commerce.
Enter the 2015 Extreme Redesign Challenge
It’s that time of year again: time to consider entering Stratasys’ Extreme Redesign Challenge.
Ben Franklinstein Lives!
The folks at WeTheBuilders have done it again: they’ve crowdprinted Benjamin Franklin.
London’s 3D Printshow 2014 Succeeds Again
We’ve just completed a busy several days at the London 3D Printshow, where quite a number of interesting things occurred.
Bre Quits? Not A Surprise
Rumors continue to bounce around the 3D printing community regarding a leak indicating the impending departure of Bre Pettis from MakerBot. Big news? We don’t think so.
The 3D Printshow Global Awards 2014
It’s a late post today compared to our usual schedule, but there’s a good reason for the delay: We awaited the announcement of the winners of the annual 3D Printshow Global Awards.
Please Visit Us at the 3D Printshow in London
Later this week is London’s annual 3D Printshow, expected to be even more massive than last year. We’ll be there, but what about you?
3D Printing Dinners
No, no, no! We are not talking about 3D printed food! We are talking about 3D printing dinners, though.
A 3D Printed Elephant Helps Save Elephants
A rather unusual project hopes to raise awareness of elephant mistreatment through 3D printing.
Vote for Your Favs at the 3D Printshow Global Awards
In only a couple of weeks the winners will be awarded at the 3D Printshow Global Awards. Here’s how you can participate.
Drop By And See Us at London’s 3D Printshow 2014
It’s the 2014 London 3D Printshow. And we’re going. Are you?
MOTA Bails Out
A 3D printer launch campaign has fizzled. MOTA has suspended their Kickstarter.
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.
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.
Will You Help the Ouaga Lab?
There are a great many Fab Labs in the world doing great things, but there’s one that you might want to support: the Ouaga Lab.
CGTrader’s Home Printable Contest
Are you up for a 3D design contest? If so, CGTrader has an interesting event for you.
Morpholio’s 3D Pinup 2014 Competition
Design showcase app Morpholio is holding a competition – and there’s a special twist for 3D print designs.
Trinity Labs Closes
3D printer manufacturer Trinity Labs announced that it’s closing its doors forever.
Two For One 3D Printer Sale?
Need a 3D printer? How about two? We found a deal where you can get two different 3D printers for one price.
Tokyo Man Busted for 3D Printed Weapons
According to a report on NHK and BBC, Tokyo resident Yoshitomo Imura has been arrested by Japanese police.
3D Printed Memes – Lots of Them!
CGTrader recently ran a contest in which their designers were asked to develop 3D models of notable internet memes. We took a look at the results.
This 3D Print Entrepreneur Needs Your Help Today
Chris Thorpe, the person behind “I Can Make”, needs your assistance TODAY. Thorpe is one of only ten finalists selected from hundreds of entries vying for an opportunity to pitch their innovative idea to Sir Richard Branson and a panel of distinguished and successful entrepreneurs this May. It’s part of Virgin Media Pioneers’ Pitch to… Continue reading This 3D Print Entrepreneur Needs Your Help Today
Solidoodles On Sale
Personal 3D printer manufacturer Solidoodle has abruptly placed several of their popular models on sale. It may be a good time to pick one up.
Stratasys Announces Extreme Redesign Winners
Stratasys’ annual student 3D design contest has ended with the announcement of winners in all categories.
The 2014 3D Print Cup
It’s the second version of the 2014 3D Print Cup, a contest sponsored by Cartridgesave.co.uk. Will you enter?
It’s a 3D Printing World Record!
The largest simultaneous 3D print was successfully undertaken by students and staff at LeTourneau University in Longview Texas.
The Tables Turn for 3D Printer Control Advocate
The California State Senator who introduced proposed legislation to regulate 3D printers for fear of uncontrolled 3D printed guns has been ironically charged with firearms trafficking.
The 2014 Extreme Redesign Contest
Each year Stratasys sponsors a terrific contest for students, designers and young entrepreneurs: the Extreme Redesign Contest. We’re awaiting the announcement of the winners.
Repetier Goes Closed Source
One of the pillars of open source 3D printing, Repetier Host, has closed its source code.
Piranesi’s Visions Brought To Life
An exhibition at London’s Sir John Soane Museum demonstrates a new capability enabled by 3D printing.
Win a Free 3D Printed Flexible Bag
Conventional bag-maker Kipling has done the unconventional: created a 3D printed bag – that you might get for free.
The Complete 3D Printing Conference
There’s a rather different type of 3D printing conference about to take place and those hoping to launch a 3D print-related business should consider attending.
Amazon Pilots a 3D Printed Marketplace with 3DLT
The technology of 3D printing just got a bit more mainstream with an announcement from one of online retail giant Amazon’s sellers.
$40K In Prizes for the Singapore 3D Printing Contest!
If you’re a 3D modeler and want a chance at a big prize, you definitely should check out this contest.
The David 3D Scan: Fifteen Years After
In 1999 folks from Stanford University attempted a scan of an incredible sculpture: Michelangelo’s giant statue of David.
At NYC’s 3D Printshow This Week
Team Fabbaloo will be roaming the streets of NYC this week looking for stories, machines and more at and around the first NYC 3D Printshow. Will you be there?
New York City’s First 3D Printshow: This Week!
We’re busily packing our bags for another visit to the Big Apple this week for the very first 3D Printshow in that metropolis.
3D Printer Built by Thirteen Year Old
The Times of India reports on a teenager who’s successfully constructed his own DIY 3D printer. While many people have built 3D printers from kits or parts, it’s interesting to see the age of builders decrease to the mid-teens. What are the implications?
More 3D Printing Hubs in the USA Planned
A brief mention of 3D printing occurred during US President Barack Obama’s annual State of the Union Address last week. Apparently the high-tech manufacturing hubs previously announced by that administration were successful.
3D Printshow Comes to the Big Apple
Last November we had the pleasure of attending the second London 3D Printshow, in London, of course. The event was spectacular, but attended mostly by Europeans who live close to the city of London. Due to distance people from North America often found it difficult to travel so far to attend. But all that’s… Continue reading 3D Printshow Comes to the Big Apple
UK to Invest £15M in 3D Printing Hub Focused on Aerospace Engineering
In a statement earlier this week, the UK’s Finance Minister has announced that the British government will set aside £15M to create a national 3D Printing Hub. With this massive investment the government plans to open the 3D Printing Hub by 2015, focusing on the development of technologies suited for aerospace engineering. According… Continue reading UK to Invest £15M in 3D Printing Hub Focused on Aerospace Engineering
The Urbee Car: Destroyed?
This picture tells the story. Evidently the world’s first 3D printed car, the Urbee, incurred significant damage while being shipped home to North America from the recent 3D Printshow in London. It looks to us that either the car was not properly tied down or the shipping container took a bit of a tumble. … Continue reading The Urbee Car: Destroyed?
3D Systems is Cooking Up a Chocolate 3D Printer with Hershey’s
3D Systems has fully committed to a food 3D printing strategy. After the surprise announcements of the ChefJet 3D printers, which can print sugar structures in full color (and flavor, too), they’ve announced a joint deal with chocolate conglomerate Hershey’s to develop “innovative opportunities for using 3D printing technology in creating edible foods, including confectionery… Continue reading 3D Systems is Cooking Up a Chocolate 3D Printer with Hershey’s
3D System’s Color 3D Printers
3D Systems recently made a couple of announcements regarding their full-color 3D printers, releasing the new ProJet 4500 and the CubeJet. Both 3D printers are capable of producing full-RGB color solid objects. They’re both evolutions of the technology 3D Systems obtained when they acquired ZCorp some years ago. ZCorp offered various models that printed… Continue reading 3D System’s Color 3D Printers
3D Systems Names Will.I.Am as Chief Creative Officer
We were assembled in sardine-quality packed formation in 3D Systems’ massive booth at CES2014, awaiting some kind of event involving mega-recording star Will.I.Am. Some suspected the artist would play us some tunes, although it seemed quite unlikely as the only musical equipment in the vicinity was 3D Systems’ usual 3D printed band instruments, which are… Continue reading 3D Systems Names Will.I.Am as Chief Creative Officer
What Will Happen at CES 2014?
This week is the annual Consumer Electronics Show, where in recent years the 3D printing industry has gained a foothold; many 3D printing companies now present their story at booths on the trade show floor. So many 3D printing companies now exhibit at the show that organizers have placed them all within a kind of… Continue reading What Will Happen at CES 2014?
What Will 3D Systems Announce at CES 2014?
We knew 3D Systems was set to make significant announcements at CES 2014 in Las Vegas, but now we have a preview. In a press release they said they would make not one, but TWELVE announcements. This is startling, as they previously announced a dozen or so new items at last month’s EuroMold conference in… Continue reading What Will 3D Systems Announce at CES 2014?
Controversy Surrounds the Picaso 3D Printer?
We wrote earlier on the Russian-made Picaso Designer 3D printer. Now we’ve seen some evidence of strange goings-on in that company’s market. Picaso issued a press release stating (via translation): Due to the spread of false information and the advent of the Internet many sites do not have permission to sell products Picaso 3D,… Continue reading Controversy Surrounds the Picaso 3D Printer?