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Towards Self-Repairing 3D Prints?
New research from MIT shows a potential approach for producing self-repairing 3D prints.
Fraunhofer Institute Develops “Hard” Metal 3D Printing Filament
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Ceramic Technologies and Systems (IKTS) have found a way to make much harder 3D prints in metal.
What’s Holding Back 3D Printed Spare Parts?
3D printing enables many new business models, one of which is on-demand spare parts.
Folding Paper with 3D Printing
New research shows an interesting approach for producing mechanical paper devices with 3D printing.
The Terminology of Technology
3D printing / additive manufacturing / rapid prototyping — whatās the difference?
A Real Water 3D Printer?
Is it possible to 3D print water? While sounding entirely ridiculous, it may be possible to do so.
The LumiFold TB Is Coming
Lumi Industries is set to release a new desktop 3D printer.
Making 4D Prints Using 3D Tech
Researchers have developed a very interesting method of actuating 3D prints.
Can We Please Stop Hyphenating ā3D Printingā?
ā3D printingā is a part of Industry 4.0; letās see ā3-D printingā or ā3D-printingā make their way out of the lexicon.
Stealth to Success?
Should more companies stay in stealth mode longer?
Underway: Developing a Practical Way to 3D Print Truly Functional Objects
Research is underway to identify ways to 3D print fully functional objects.
Thoughts on Prusa’s New SL1 Resin 3D Printer
Prusa Research announced a new resin-based 3D printer. What will this mean?
The Unusual Science of 3D Printed Motion
Researchers at MIT have come up with an ingenious new approach for motion studies using 3D printing.
New LCP Concept Could Provide Ultra-Strong Filament
Iām reading a paper describing a new way to 3D print with molecularly oriented liquid- crystal polymers.
See3D Helps the Visually Impaired āSeeā Through 3D-Printed Models
Some things are difficult to explain without a visual aid, but thatās not an option for people who are blind.
The SparkMaker FHD Is a $500 Multi-Material SLA 3D Printer
Though 3D printing is imperative for many hardware developers, itās usually the price of the printer that stops a lot of folks from purchasing their own
Using the Other Way to 3D Print Full Color Objects
Iām learning a lot more about how light and color actually work after reading a research paper on an experimental method for 3D printing colors.
Bioprinting with Allevi: Tools to Empower Scientists
While bioprinting for many years seemed a far-flung bit of science fiction, companies like Allevi are seeing the 3D printing of live cells as a reality today.
Solving The Dilemma of 3D Printed Graphene Microstructures
Graphene is one of those wonder materials you hear about, but somehow can never be properly 3D printed.
Wait, Tethon is Making a 3D Printer?
Tethon 3D is apparently going to manufacture a 3D printer.
Siemens’ Long History in 3D Printing and the Additive Future Ahead
Siemens is a global giant in industry, and demonstrates a long history with additive manufacturing; in this interview, we learn more about this rich history and a look at whatās to come.
Looking Glass is a True Holographic Display For 3D Content Creators
Rather than forcing chunky peripherals on your head or hands via VR or AR, real holograms are the stuff of science fiction: true interactive displays which humans can interact with on a more personal level.
Lumi’s Strange Visualizer Now Available
A few months ago we wrote about Lumi Industriesā unusual 3D visualizer prototype. Now, itās for real.
Book of the Week: 3D Printer: Patents & Innovations
This weekās selection is the instructive ā3D Printer: Patents & Innovationsā by M. A. Buth.
Generating 3D Models with Frustum’s TrueSOLID
Iāve recently thought that the future of 3D design lies in an automated future, and Frustum is another option for doing so.
3D Design Futures: An Interview with Dr. Daniel Richards, Part 2
We asked Dr. Daniel Richards for his view of the future of 3D design.
3D Design Futures: An Interview with Dr. Daniel Richards, Part 1
We asked Dr. Daniel Richards for his view of the future of 3D design.
Creaformās Large Scale Photogrammetry Solution
Creaform is one of the leaders in 3D scanning solutions, and we took a look at their new large scale solution.
Lumiās Strange 3D Visualizer
Lumi Industries is working on a rather strange 3D visualizer.
MasterpieceVR Allows Four Users to Collaborate & 3D Model Simultaneously
Creating a 3D model in VR isnāt as revolutionary as it once was.
The Affordable PEEL 3D Handheld Scanner
A new handheld 3D scanner is announced, and it sports a very attractive price.
3D Platform Leading New Filament Standards Project
3D Platform has a problem theyād like to solve, but they really need the cooperation of others in the 3D printing industry.
3D Platformās HFA 3D Printing Extruders
3D Platform announced a new type of high-performance extruder for their massive 3D printers, the HFA series.
The End of the Zeus 3D Printing Ecosystem?
It seems that Zeus Creative Technologies is faced with selling their operation to others interested in continuing forward with their technologies.
High-Rise Prefab Housing Looks to 3D Printing
The scale of what 3D printing may be used for continues to grow. The Singapore Centre for 3D Printing, based at the Nanyang Technological University (NTU), is currently initiating a project to construct high-rise public housing using concrete 3D printing.
Microsoft Developing Mobile 3D Scanning Technology – For Any Smartphone!
A paper from Oxford and Microsoft researchers details an experimental workflow enabling capture of 3D models using only a smartphoneās camera.
Refining the Lost-PLA Burnout Process for 3D Printed Metal Casting
The folks at the University of Washingtonās Mechanical Engineering Department have been refining the process of metal casting using 3D printed PLA.
Uformia – Saving The World From Polygons
Our rant regarding STL the other day provoked some interest from the not-yet-well-known company Uformia of Norway. While we all agree that there are serious problems with STL format, some are starting to do something about it. One group with an interesting approach is Uformia, who are developing a new approach to 3D modeling specifically… Continue reading Uformia – Saving The World From Polygons
Creaform Gets Certified
Handheld 3D laser scanner manufacturer Creaform has just achieved an interesting milestone: they’ve been certified by the Chinese National Institute of Metrology after extensive testing at NIM’s Beijing facility. What? You’ve never heard of NIM? Here’s what they are about: Founded in 1955, the National Institute of Metrology (NIM) is China’s national metrological institute… Continue reading Creaform Gets Certified