Sciaky makes an industrial 3D metal printer that has some pretty scary specifications.
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Redpahâs 3D Models
Weâre checking out another 3D model repository thatâs specifically designed for printable 3D models: Redpah.
The CraftBot 3D Printer
Weâre checking out another crowdfunding campaign for a personal 3D printer, the CraftBot.
MakerBotâs New Reseller: Home Depot
MakerBot has agreed with Home Depot to have specially designed âMakerBot kiosksâ in a dozen Home Depot outlets in the US.
Boeing and Lotus Join Forces to Advance AM Processes and Materials
One makes planes, the other designs race cars. It would seem that on face value Boeing and Lotus Racing have little in common aside from a need for speed. However, just beneath the surface both companies rely on different permutations of the same physical processes to achieve success.
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 weekâs 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
Weâre reading a post on The Motley Fool focusing on MCORâs 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 youâre 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 weekâs selection is the FIFA Scaled World Cup by Thingiverse designer Missy P.
Near Disaster While 3D Printing
Whatâs the worst thing that could happen to you while 3D printing? You could die. And it almost happened.
Unyqâs Unique 3D Printed Fairings
Weâre 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
Flashforgeâs latest 3D printer is the Dreamer, and itâs quite an improvement from their previous machines.
The CobbleBot 3D Printer
Last week the CobbleBot personal 3D printer launched on Kickstarter. Itâs 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 Womenâs Hospital in Boston seem to have made big steps.
FormURLifeâs 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
Weâre looking at a company whose entire focus is post-processing equipment and services for 3D printing: Postprocess Technologies.
Magicubeâs 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.
Civil, Architectural and Mechanical Models Come to Life with the ProJet 4500 3D Printer
3D Systemâs ProJet 4500 claims to be the only âcontinuous tone, full-color plastic 3D printerâ on the market. It is capable of printing models with nearly one million colors. The ProJet 4500 accomplishes this through the use of a proprietary plastic powder called VisiJet C4 Spectrum.
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 hasnât stopped engineers at BAE Systems from imagining what one could do with them.
JewelDistrictâs Focused Approach
Weâre checking out a Korea-based 3D print service thatâs 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 Artistâs 3D Print Service
The world of 3D printing continues to expand and specialize: Now thereâs a 3D print service dedicated to artistic works: PrintaBit.
Willy Wagnerâs Hidden 3D Printing
Custom eyewear site Willy Wagner makes heavy use of 3D printing. But youâd never know it.
Endless Filament with the FUSE Welder
Weâre 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? Heâs doing it again, only this time itâs 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, thatâs why.
3DVIX: Economical 3D Print Services
Weâre 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 weekâs 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 thereâs another: Materialise.
Sculptifyâs David 3D Printer
Sculptify has been hinting at something big for a while now, but theyâve 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 thereâs 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.
New Composite Resins Could Lead to Larger, Stronger 3D Printed Structures
In wind farms across North America and Europe, sleek turbines equipped with state-of-the-art technology convert wind energy into electric power. But tucked inside the blades of these feats of modern engineering is a decidedly low-tech core material: balsa wood.
Skyforge Launches
Element Robot has launched the Skyforge 3D printing service with a new crowdfunding campaign.
Hardcottonâs Elemental SLA 3D Printer
Australia-based Hardcotton announced the âElementalâ, a new resin-based 3D printer.
Orange Maker Develops New 3D Printing Process
Startup Orange Maker of California issued a release claiming theyâve 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; itâs a new 3D scanning app for your iPhone.
Three Cheers for MeshMixer Supports!
If youâve been 3D printing youâll be familiar with the challenge of printing overhangs. Now thereâs a terrific solution that enables printing almost any shape on any 3D printer.
Sols Will 3D Print Foot Comfort
Weâre checking out a new venture that uses 3D printing to create custom made orthotics: Sols.
3DiTALY Becomes the Largest 3D Printer Store Network?
Weâve learned of a new chain of consumer-focused 3D printer stores: 3DiTaly.
Design of the Week: Collision
This weekâs selection is the striking âCollisionâ by Berlin-based artists Andrzej Wojtas Jendrek and Ewelina Aleksandrowicz.
Interesting Color 3D Printing Capabilities with the ProJet 4500
Weâre 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?
Weâre checking out a new product from UK-based OmniDynamics: the Strooder, which converts plastic pellets into 3D printable filament.
JustMakeâs âSocial Makingâ System
Weâre 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 youâll 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 FBIâs 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 theyâre 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 Printingâs Pathological Geometries
As you become accustomed to making objects on your personal 3D printer, youâll soon learn there are several pathological geometric shapes you will hate.
The CreatorBot 3D Printer
Weâre 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.
NIHâs 3D Print Exchange
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Servicesâ 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 necessityâyou have a need, you fill it. But other times technological developments trigger new needs and ideas altogether.
GeckoTekâs Build Plate
Thereâs a small explosion of build plates occurring, if you havenât noticed. Another good option has popped up on Kickstarter: GeckoTek.
A Sports Opportunity for 3D Printing?
Some major sports teams have official products, such as an official drink or service. But why not have an official 3D printer?
will.i.amâs EKOCYCLE 3D Printer
Some months ago 3D Systems made the unusual appointment of artist will.i.am as their Chief Creative Officer. Now we see the first fruit from that move: the EKOCYCLE personal 3D printer.
Design of the Week: Armillary Sphere
This weekâs selection is the amazing Armillary Sphere by Don Foley.
CreoPop: A Liquid Ink 3D Printing Pen
While the several existing 3D printing pen ventures appear to be successful, CreoPop hopes to shake things up with a breakthrough technology.
Tomâs Leveling Video
Thomas Sanladerer presents a video explaining how to level the bed on your 3D printer.
Personal 3D Printing: A Billion Dollar Market?
A new report from SmarTech suggests the personal 3D printing market will soon exceed one billion US dollars.
What Does âExperimental 3D Printingâ Mean, Anyway?
The phrase âexperimental 3D printingâ has been used by several manufacturers, but what does it really mean?
Threedingâs 3D App Venture
3D model repository Threeding has done something interesting: theyâve created an app.
A Five-Extruder 3D Printer – With No Name
Last fall we reported on an unusual 3D printer that included an astonishing five separate extruders. Now theyâre working on a new version, but it does not have a name.
van Straatenâs 3D Print Accessibility Strategy
3D print artist Eric van Straaten has developed a unique pricing strategy to enable more people to own a print of his incredible designs.
Will You Help the Ouaga Lab?
There are a great many Fab Labs in the world doing great things, but thereâs one that you might want to support: the Ouaga Lab.
The Goliat Extruder
Several companies now develop and market high-performance 3D printing extruders. Poland-based Tytan 3D is one of them.
Hands on with the PRINTinZ Flexible Printer Plate
We managed to acquire a test flexible printer plate from PRINTinZ and performed many test prints with it.
Leapfrogâs New High-Speed 3D Printer
Leapfrog announced the Creatr HS, an evolved version of their Creatr 3D printer.
Design of the Week: DIY Material Testing Machine
This weekâs selection is the amazing DIY Material Testing Machine by YouMagine designer Arjan.
ColorFabbâs Metal Filament: bronzeFill
ColorFabb has made a habit of introducing new and unusual plastic filaments for personal 3D printers, and now theyâve made a breakthrough with a metal filament: bronzeFill.
The Dirty Details on a 3D Model Theft
Weâre reading a very detailed account of the theft and exploitation of a 3D model theft that recently took place – and was successfully resolved.
Construction Steelwork Makes its 3D Printing Premiere
Using the latest 3D printing techniques, or more accurately, âadditive manufacturingâ â the Arup team has produced a design method for critical structural steel elements for use in complex projects.
GrowthObjectâs Botanical Collection
Barcelona-based design firm GrowthObjects has released a set of botanically-inspired 3D printed jewelry.
Mary Huangâs Actually Wearable 3D Printed Shoes. No, Really!
Weâve all seen images of fantastic 3D printed shoes over the past couple of years, but if you were to look close and handle them, youâd find they werenât particularly wearable. Now thatâs set to change.
CGTraderâs Home Printable Contest
Are you up for a 3D design contest? If so, CGTrader has an interesting event for you.
Formlabs Introduces the Form 1+
More than a year after they introduced the Form 1, Formlabs announced the Form 1+, said to be an âextensive overhaulâ of their previous model, the Form 1.
Structur3D Launches Discov3ry: The 3D Paste Extruder
As anticipated, new startup company Structur3D has launched their âuniversal paste extruderâ, named âDiscov3ryâ.
Solved: Tetrahedral Finite Element Mesh Sculptures
Weâre amazed by Todd Doehringâs Meshagons, which are 3D printable âtetrahedral finite element (FE) mesh sculpturesâ.
3D Printed Handles for Stone Age Tools
In the most absolute and ultimate technology contrast possible, researchers have 3D printed handles for primitive flint-knapped hand axes.