Ireland-based MCOR Technologies added a couple of letters to their flagship color 3D printer, the Iris: H and D. It’s now an “HD Color 3D Printer”.
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Breakthrough in 3D Bioprinting: Reinforced Tissue Constructs
A team from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in Brisbane has developed a way to make robust bioprints.
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.
MakerBot Closes Stores; Is 3D Print Retail Dead?
With the sudden closure of MakerBot’s retail stores, one might ask the question, “Is 3D Print Retail Dead?” We think not.
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.
The Bocusini Plug and Play 3D Food Printer
Several 3D food printers have been attempted, but now there’s a “plug and play” version called the “Bocusini”.
Is Metal 3D Printer Filament Dangerous?
We’re wondering whether using metal-infused filaments in personal 3D printers is actually a safe thing to do.
How To Fix Those Annoying Knotted 3D Printer Filaments
There’s a way to very easily untangle knotted filaments, according to ToyBuilder Labs’ Joseph Chiu.
Kwamb.io Attempts a Familiar Business Model
3D print streaming site Kwamb.io is developing a new 3D printer that has a very familiar business model.
What’s Happening At MakerBot?
A meteoric rise from nothing, corporate acquisition, management changes, layoffs and a new CEO. An interview with the new chief by Medium tells us about MakerBot’s plans.
Challenging Financial Results at Stratasys and 3D Systems
Stratasys and 3D Systems released their first quarter 2015 financial results this week and there are some interesting statistics.
Design of the Week: 2-string Piezoelectric Violin
This week’s selection is Monad Studio’s incredible 2-string Piezoelectric Violin.
The Discov3ry Extruder: Chunky Don’t Work
We received a quick update from the folks of Structu3D, makers of the Discov3ry paste extruder.
The TeeBot Portable 3D Printer
A unique and portable 3D printer design by 3DSTUFFSNL has launched on Kickstarter.
The Electroloom Clothing Molder
A new making device launched this week that enables printing of clothing.
The HEFT: Designed With 3D Printing
A simple snow shovel attachment project made extensive use of 3D printing technology to develop a unique product.
Meshmixer Version 2.9 Released
Autodesk Meshmixer is one of my favourite apps for 3D printing.
Ultimaker Gets Serious About The United States
Ultimaker now seeks to hire an official Director of Sales & Business Development for USA operations.
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.
3D Systems Gear Appears at Best Buy Stores
3D printing giant 3D Systems announced a deal to sell specific 3D Systems equipment at 100 Best Buy electronics stores.
Printing Biology? You May Need a BioBots 3D Bioprinter
A startup has developed a functional bioprinter they’re preparing for sale.
Hydrographic 3D Print Painting?
Wired reports on a potential method of coloring complex 3D prints: hydrographic painting. But is it really feasible?
NVM Design Leverages 3D Printing
A New York City startup is leveraging 3D printing to develop unusual high-end jewelry.
Stratasys Produces 3D Printed Parts For New Airbus Aircraft
Stratasys announced that Airbus has produced more than 1000 flight parts on its Stratasys FDM 3D Production Systems for use in the first-of-type A350 XWB aircraft, which was delivered in December 2014.
What Does 3D Printed Food Taste Like?
While most 3D printed objects are wholly inedible, some folks indeed print food. 3Digital Cooks recently did some taste testing.
3D Hubs Deepens Its Ecosystem with a New API
3D Hubs announced a new API that enables any website to connect to their 3D printing network. We think this is a key strategy for them.
Drotix’s “Smart” Gala 3D Printer Covers All The Bases
A 3D printer on Kickstarter deserves more attention than it seems to be getting.
Design of the Week: LED Light Stand
This week’s selection is the LED Light Stand by Ivan Zhurba.
A Deeper Look at the Acquisitions of Stratasys and 3D Systems
We previously examined the corporate acquisitions of 3D Systems and Stratasys; now we’ll take a look at what they bought and why they did so.
NASA’s 3D Printed Zero Gravity Coffee Cup
NASA’s attempt to solve the problem of sipping coffee in a weightless environment may be solved with the development of a specialized cup.
Lowe’s Innovation Labs Gets 3D Printing
North American hardware retail giant Lowe’s has set up a way for customers to 3D print customized products.
An Interview with Robox’s Chris Elsworthy
Robox makes personal 3D printers, but they’re also championing ways to make the experience plug and play. We spoke with CEO Chris Elsworthy to find out more.
Biz Eyes Produces Some Unusual 3D Printed Looks
A Shanghai-based project enables people to show their mood using 3D printed eyewear.
Perceptron’s Green Laser 3D Scanner
Perceptron announced a new style of 3D laser scanner that overcomes several issues.
Fabrisonic Hybrid Metal 3D Printing
Fabrisonic, a company based in Columbus Ohio, has a different approach to metal 3-D printing.
Family Creates 3D Printing Business
A family has built a small 3D design business using only a personal 3D printer.
CreateItReal Enables Massive 3D Printing Speedups
Denmark-based CreateItReal has developed a way to dramatically speed up many forms of 3D printing with a “real time processor”.
Who is In-Q-Tel and Why are they Investing in 3D Printing?
A semi-mysterious entity has made some investments into 3D printing startups on behalf of the US intelligence community.
Dynamo 3D’s Speed Advantage
Italy-based Dynamo 3D produces some very fast 3D printers, but the secret to their speedy printing is a key internal component.
There’s Something New Every Week at 52shapes
A unique 3D design and print delivery process has been created by the folks at 52shapes.
iMakr’s Incredible 3D Printing Training Program
We visited iMakr’s New York City retail store and were surprised to find a number of people training to become 3D print experts. iMakr has two retail locations, London and NYC, where they provide a number of services related to 3D printing, including sales of multiple brands of 3D printers, supplies, 3D printing services, repairs… Continue reading iMakr’s Incredible 3D Printing Training Program
Do MakerBot’s Layoffs Spell Doom for 3D Printing?
MakerBot recently let go a large number of staff. Does this mean the 3D printing industry is in trouble? We think not.
3D Bioprinted Rhino Horns: Good or Evil?
A report on New Scientist describes how one company is bioprinting rhinoceros horns to save the troubled beast from extinction. Or are they? Rhino horns are a highly desired product in some regions, as ground-up horn is considered a powerful aphrodisiac. Demand for rhino horn material has generated a culture of poachers in rhino-populated areas,… Continue reading 3D Bioprinted Rhino Horns: Good or Evil?
Questions To Ask Before Buying a 3D Printer on Kickstarter
Several crowdfunded 3D printer startups have failed, leaving their backers high and dry. What should you do before buying to avoid the same fate?
3MF Consortium Hopes to Standardize 3D Print Formats
Several key 3D print-related companies announced a new consortium focused on promoting a new, more powerful 3D model file format: 3MF.
Add AutoLeveling to Your 3D Printer
Tired of manually adjusting your 3D printer’s build plate level? Now there’s a way to do this automatically on printers that don’t have the feature.
Print a Thing’s Community 3D Printing Network
Another 3D printing network has emerged: Print a Thing.
Euclid: A 3D Printing Mystery Superslicer?
In the preliminary talk schedule for this year’s JuliaCon, there’s mention of a new 3D printing slicer, “Euclid”.
Design of the Week: 3D Printed Emoji’s
This week’s selection is Doug Vitarelli’s collection of 3D printed emojis.
An Advanced Digital Manufacturing Hub For Western Canada
The government of Canada announced they’re pitching in CAD$5M to support a CAD$20M advanced digital manufacturing hub.
Shapeways Brings in a Familiar Feature
Shapeways announced the ability to resize 3D models for printing. Wait, they didn’t have that before?
Researchers Create New Class Of 3D Printed Aerogels
Using a 3D printing technique called direct ink writing, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory researchers created graphene aerogel micro lattices with an engineered architecture.
3DPrinterOS Partners with Rapide 3D
An interesting deal was announced today: 3DPrinterOS is to be bundled with Rapide 3D printers, providing a powerful way to manage the machines.
3DP Unlimited Introduces Leasing Program
Can’t afford a gigantic 3D printer? Well, maybe you can now.
MakerBot’s New Service Strategy
MakerBot announced the creation of eight “Authorized ServiceCenters” in Europe. How does this fit into their strategy?
Forensic Crime Analysis With 3D Printing
The BBC reports on an unusual use of 3D printing technology: forensic crime analysis of a murder in the UK.
Why Good Quality Filament Matters
Sometimes it’s tempting to buy the cheapest possible 3D printer filament, but that’s not always the best idea.
Intel and 3D Systems Partner On Laptop 3D Scanning
Intel’s RealSense 3D scanning cameras have transformed the way we look at laptops. From gesture controls to 3D scanning, Intels new camera has added a whole drawer of tools to the digital toolbox we call laptops.
A Review of Autodesk’s Tinkerplay
Autodesk have been making a big push into the 3D printing software space, mostly with free software like the fantastic Meshmixer.
Magic Arms Liberates Children With 3D Printed Limbs
A company has developed a solution for children with chronically weak arms and shoulders using 3D printed components.
Better 3D Scanning Coming Thanks to Northwestern
A group at Northwestern University near Chicago is developing a new type of 3D scanning technology that should increase reliability and usability.
The Curious 3D Intentions of StartupHangar
The recent burst of attention focused on 3D printing has resulted in some interesting investment schemes, but this can tell us something about investor views of the technology.
Electroplate Your 3D Prints with the Orbit1
Tired of plain plastic 3D prints? A new device can electroplate your prints in metal: The Orbit1.
3D Slash Provides an Easy Way to Produce 3D Models
Looking for a way to easily create 3D models? You might check out 3D Slash.
NASA 3D Prints Copper Rocket Part
US space agency NASA has 3D printed a full-scale rocket engine part in copper.
Design of the Week: Jeri Sculpture
This week’s selection is the amazing Jeri Sculpture by 3D artist James Stewart.
SABIC Goes Deep Into 3D Printing
Plastics manufacturer SABIC is taking a very serious interest in 3D printing technology.
3D Shook’s All You Can Eat 3D Models
Tired of searching the usual repositories for great 3D models? 3D Shook has an offer we think you might like.
3D Hubs Makes Another Big Connection
Last week 3D Hubs announced a deal with SketchFab. This week it’s with Thingiverse.
Sinterit Update
Remember those fellows building a new lower-cost laser-sintering 3D printer? They’ve been quite busy working on Sinterit.
MyMiniFactory’s Offering a Gift to Participate
Need another spool of 3D printer filament? You might want to check out MyMiniFactory’s latest offer.
3D Printed Component To Blast Off On The Atlas V
As 3D printing technology continues to improve, more industries and companies are analyzing how they can incorporate it into their existing production processes.
Making 3D Hubs Better
3D printing community network 3D Hubs has been extraordinarily successful, but how could they get even better?
BuildTak’s Spring Steel Plate Makes Printing Easier
3D printing accessory maker BuildTak is developing a steel plate to improve performance of their bed-sticking solution.
ZMorph Makes PCBoards, Too!
Remember ZMorph? The 3D printer that can use multiple heads for functions beyond mere 3D printing? They just added another capability: PCBs!
Additively’s Additively Application
One of the most annoying aspects of using 3D parts printing services is the tedious process of requesting quotes. Now that problem seems to be solved.
Is Carbon3D’s Printing Process Limited?
You likely saw the big announcement from Carbon3D of their revolutionary and speedy 3D printing process, but are there limitations to their approach? We think there could be.
Tinkerine’s Focus on Education Shows Challenges Faced by Small 3D Printer Companies
We’ve been speaking with Tinkerine, a Vancouver-based manufacturer of personal 3D printing gear. It seems they’re now focusing on education.
Magic Box Almost Ready
Remember the Magic Box? The one that automatically smooths your ABS prints? It’s almost ready for shipping.
Design of the Week: Dog’s Game
This week’s selection is the very interesting “Dog’s Game” by Cults 3D designer Empezando Diseño.
Eco 3D Filament’s Unique Material Offerings
In the increasingly crowded 3D printer plastic filament market, it’s harder for companies to distinguish themselves. Czech-based Eco 3D Filament may have just done that.
SketchFab and 3D Hubs Team Up on a Button
This is quite interesting: the unlikely duo of SketchFab and 3D Hubs have teamed up to create a rather powerful but tiny button.
What To Do With Failed 3D Prints?
If you own a 3D printer, you probably have a large pile of failed prints. Why do you keep them? What should you do with them?
3D Systems China Formed From New Acquisition
3D Systems announced the acquisition of Easyway Design and Manufacture Co in China. And then changed their name.
A Dark Day at MakerBot
Yesterday things happened at MakerBot. Layoffs. Closings.
The IR3 “Assembling” 3D Printer
A new prototype 3D printer has been launched that provides the additional ability of product assembly.
Autodesk Invests $10 Million Dollars in Carbon 3D
Autodesk, Inc. announced an investment of $10 million in Carbon3D from the Spark Investment Fund.
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.
MeltWerk’s 3D Print Pricing Breakthrough
A new 3D print service claims to reduce the price of 3D prints by 85%. Is this true?
3D Printshow Opens Today
Today’s the day the biggest 3D Printshow ever launched in New York City opens.
The 3D Printer Distribution Battle Heats Up
Has the battle between the key personal 3D printer manufacturers shifted from the lab to the storefront? We think it may have.
Australia to Regulate 3D Printed Weapons?
The Australian Senate’s Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee has recommended new legislation specifically to regulate 3D printed firearms. Should they do this?
3D Systems Launches MakerLab Club
3D Systems continues its journey into personal 3D printing by enabling easy access to 3D printing at 100 public organizations across the United States.
The Multicolored Diamond Hotend
Interested in color 3D printing? Who isn’t? Now there’s another way you can do so.
Formfutura Releases “HDGlass” Filament
Amsterdam-based 3D printer filament provider Formfutura has developed a new filament based on PET plastic.