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The Solus 3D Printer Launches
Need a high-resolution 3D printer? You can now purchase the Solus 3D resin printer.
Easy Overmolding For Your 3D Prints
SolidSmack details a terrifically simple solution to apply overmolds to your 3D prints.
This 3D Printed Xenomorph Suit is Getting Scary
James Bruton’s project to create a full scale, wearable Xenomorph suit is looking terrifying.
3D Printing Will Not Revolutionize the Food Industry
We’re watching a short video from MSN/CNN entitled, “3D Printing to Revolutionize the Food Industry”. We disagree.
An eBook for 3D Print Entrepreneurs
Fascinated with 3D printing and the potential business opportunities offered by the technology? There’s an eBook for that.
New Process Could Lead to Consumer-Priced 3D Metal Printers
We’re checking out a proposed new 3D printing process that could significantly lower the barriers to metal 3D printing: Selective Inhibition Sintering.
Design of the Week: Mr Sorn Graffiti Tag
This week’s selection is an amazing graffiti tag modeled by artist Ben Normally.
The Beauty of Great 3D Printer Filament
Remember we performed some tests on the FoxSmart filament? We did one more test afterwards and found something very interesting.
Design Your Own 3D Printed Vase
What, you’re not a 3D modeling whiz? Still need a design for a vase? We found a service you can use.
3D Printed Robots from The Poppy Project
Robotics and often 3D printing go together and now there’s a project specifically for that.
The British Museum’s 3D Models Appear on SketchFab
In a move to match other major museums, the venerable British Museum has made several 3D models available for download.
Design of the Week: Lament Configuration
This week’s selection is the Lament Configuration.
LulzBot’s Two New Dual Extruders
LulzBot, makers of the popular TAZ series of personal 3D printers, has announced two new extruders.
George Hart’s Amazing 3D Models
Interested in mathematically-generated 3D models? We have a site you should check out.
The DOOBLICATOR Scanning System
The technology of instantaneous 3D figure scanning became more accessible with the release of the DOOBLICATOR, a 3D scanning booth.
3D Hubs Seeks Students With a Discount
Are you a student? Perhaps you’d like some free credit at 3D Hubs?
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.
MIT Engineer Prints Houses and Nanoscale Medical Devices
When an aspiring mechanical engineer on a budget wants a top-of-the-line guitar, what does he do? He makes it himself, of course.
The X-truder 3D Print Head
We’re checking out a new product being crowdfunded: the X-truder dual nozzle 3D printer head assembly.
TI Announcement Could Shake Up 3D Printing
Texas Instruments announced new DLP chips with significantly more resolution and performance.
A 3D Printable Construction Set for Kids
Has your child run out of a particular piece for their mass-produced construction kit? That’s not a concern if you have Ingocraft’s 3D printable construction set.
Gambody’s 3D Printed Character Marketplace
Gambody’s new 3D model service focuses on game figurines.
There’s Something Curious About 3D Printer Stores
We’ve been informed of the opening of the fifth The 3D Printing Store in Houston. But is this part of a larger pattern?
Backcountry Drones Made With 3D Printing
A new personal drone concept by Backcountry Drones makes heavy use of 3D printing.
Modio: Design Articulated 3D Models
Printed figurines can be amazing, but what about making them move? You can do so with Modio.
Hands On With FoxSmart’s 3D Printer Filament
Does FoxSmart’s ultra-inexpensive 3D printer filament make the grade? Apparently, it does!
Solving Those 3D Printing Warps
Perhaps the most annoying problem facing personal 3D printer operators is warped prints. We’re looking at a radical solution.
Stratasys Announces Many Things
3D printing giant Stratasys must have left their press release machine on overnight, as they released a dozen announcements yesterday.
verb: Make Your Own CAD Web App
There’s now a powerful software library available to build web-based 3D tools
Design of the Week: Filament Clip
This week’s selection is the very simple Filament Clip by Bertjan Walker.
Quasicrystalline Alloys Could Improve 3D Print Materials
Researchers at the University of Lorraine in France have been working on new methods of creating powdered alloys.
Medical 3D Printing Set to Explode
We’re reading two different reports on use of 3D printing for medical uses.
A Peek Inside Shapeways
Shapeways just opened a new 3D print factory. Want to see inside?
Gartner: Worldwide Shipments of 3D Printers to Reach More Than 217,000 in 2015
Worldwide shipments of 3D printers (3DPs) will reach 217,350 units in 2015, up from 108,151 in 2014, according to Gartner, Inc.’s latest forecast.
MakiBOX is Done
Once promising, the inexpensive MaxiBOX personal 3D printer seems to be no more.
SketchFab Now Permits 3D Model Download
3D modeling service SketchFab has changed their policy on public STL model downloads.
The Fabulous Dorito 3D Printer
Print Doritos in any shape!
Thoughts on HP’s Big Announcements Today
We’re still thinking through the two big HP announcements today and have some random thoughts of the implications.
HP’s Sprout 3D Creation Technology
HP made not one, but two announcements today. One of them dealt with 3D creation technology.
Zortrax Goes Retail
Poland-based 3D printer manufacturer Zortrax has opened a retail store.
HP’s New 3D Printing Process
Finally, after literally years of speculation and rumor, HP took to a stage today and announced something about 3D printing.
The Case for Multiple 3D Tools
Isn’t there a single software tool that can do all 3D operations you need? No. Definitely not.
ZMorph Moves into the USA
ZMorph takes a very big step by commencing distribution in the USA.
A 3D Printed Yarmulke
Infinite are the ways one can use a 3D printer. Now we see a religious use.
What is 3D Printing’s 0.5 Seconds?
In computer interface design, there are rules of thumb about response time. Are there similar rules for 3D printing?
MakerBot Expands to South Africa
MakerBot continues to spread its marketing umbrella across the globe, now entering Africa.
Hands On With Amphora 3D Printer Filament
We managed to get our hands on some new Amphora filament from colorFabb and performed a few tests.
WASP’s New Hi-Res 3D Clay Extruder
Italy’s WASP project has developed a new, high-resolution clay 3D printer.
Design of the Week: The Destiny Fusion Rifle
This week’s selection is an amazing replica of a weapon from a virtual world.
New 3D Printing Preparation Algorithms
Researchers at Purdue University have developed new 3D printing preparation software that could make 3D printing a lot more efficient.
3D Print Your Brain
It’s now possible to obtain a 3D printed model of your own brain.
ORNL Reveals the Unique Capabilities of 3-D Printing
Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have demonstrated an additive manufacturing method to control the structure and properties of metal components with precision unmatched by conventional manufacturing processes.
Concerning the Weight of 3D Print Material
How much filament should you buy for your personal 3D printer? A kilo? Wait, that doesn’t work anymore.
Unusual 3D Designs from Think3D
Another 3D model repository? Yes, but this one is slightly different.
The Lifecycle of a 3D Printing Company
The personal 3D printing space has now existed for at least five years. What stages do 3D printing companies move through as they grow?
3D Printed Racing Cars!
A car racing game based on 3D printing has emerged.
There’s Too Many of These 3D Printing Things
Once in a while someone comes up with a new 3D printing concept. Then a great many others do the same thing.
Formlabs’ Amazing New 3D Printing Resins
Owners of Formlabs personal 3D printing gear rejoice! The company has announced two new materials with powerful properties.
3D Hubs Becomes Infrastructure
This is interesting: manufacturers use 3D Hubs as a 3D printing infrastructure provider.
3D Printed Gun Maker Jailed
Yoshitomo Imura, a Japanese 3D printing ehthusiast, has been jailed for two years for manufacturing 3D printed guns.
Maizena 3D Prints with Liquid Polymers
You’ll need some plastic filament for your extruder, correct? Not so if you happen to use an extruder from Maizena. It prints liquid!
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.