NASA wants to 3D print lunar base too, with giant spider robots 

Mar.5, 2013 -  NASA's modules would be constructed from lunar soil by microwave sintering and contour crafting making use of NASA JPL robotics system. The tech is called SinterHab. More 

The first fully 3D printed dress

Mar.5, 2013 -   Stagewear designer Michael Schmidt and model Dita Von Teese debuted this 3D printed gown on Monday at the Ace Hotel. More

MakieLab's 3D-printed dolls now available on iPad 

Mar.5, 2013 -  Makielab today released their Makie-making app for iPad, Makies Doll Factory, a significant step towards the mass market. More 

Massive Dynamics to acquire 3D printer developer PrintForge 3D 

Mar.5, 2013 -  Massive Dynamics has signed a letter of intent to acquire PrintForge 3D Ltd., a Hong-Kong based developer of 3D printers and related accessories.  More 

3Doodler raises $2m on Kickstarter, still 19 days to go

Mar.5, 2013 -   3Doodler has smashed its Kickstarter goal by over 6,870% and has raised $2 Million in funding. More

Using 3D printed heart models to prepare for heart surgery for babies 

Mar.5, 2013 -  But now, doctors could take the process one step further: using 3D printers doctors are printing out color-coded, 3D plastic models of a patients' heart. More 

3D printed mountain: enjoying scenic views from home! 

Mar.5, 2013 -  The Terrainator website allows people to select their favorite mountain among existing models. It can then be 3D printed directly from the platform. More 

83-year-old inventor wins $40,000 award for his DIY filament extruder

Mar.4, 2013 -   On March 2, 2013 Zach Kaplan, CEO of Inventables, presents a $40,000 check to inventor and competition winner Hugh Lyman for his DIY filament extruder. More

J-15 Chief Architect: 3D printing used in developing new fighter jet 

Mar.4, 2013 -  Chief Architect Cong Sun recently unveiled that 3D printing has been widely used in designing and producing of the newest J-15 prototype. More 

Tutorial: How to use Autodesk 123D Design (video) 

Mar.4, 2013 -  In the video below Ben does an overview of 123D design and shows you how to design and print 3D objects with AutoDesk 123D Design. More 

3D Printing from racing to automotive

Mar.4, 2013 -   The CRP Group of Italy is involved as technological partner in several projects that transfer technology from motorsports to automotive. More

Rapid prototyping 3D object with 2D LaserOrigami in just a few minutes 

Mar.4, 2013 -  Researchers at Germany's Hasso Plattner Institute have come up a new rapid prototyping system that produces 3D objects using a laser cutter. It is called LaserOrigami. More 

Turn your 'Let's Create! Pottery' creations into real 3D printed models 

Mar.3, 2013 -  French 3D printing service provider Sculpteo has partnered with Polish game developer Infinite Dreams to transform users' digital pottery creation into real 3D object. More 

Creating low cost violin mold with 3D printing 

Mar.3, 2013 -  Armed with a combination of wheat paste, paper and some easy accessible materials the people at Bayesian Empiritheurgy set out to construct a true paper mache violin. More 

3D Scan with VirtuCube and David Laserscanner 3.7 

Mar.3, 2013 -  Bernhard at VirtuMake just released his prototype of the VirtuCube, a DIY 3D-scanner consisting of an Acer K11 beamer, a Logitech HD Webcam C615, an Arduino Turntable. More 

RecycleBot turns old milk jugs into 3D printer feedstock 

Mar.2, 2013 -  So Pearce and his research group decided to make their own waste plastic extruder, or RecycleBot. They cut the labels off milk jugs, washed the plastic, and shredded it. More 

3D printing brings customized, low-cost polymer implants to patients

Mar.1, 2013 -   Using a patient's actual anatomical dimensions reseachers could draw up CAD files and 3D print out customized implantable devices. More

3D printed Cellular Loop chair, design of nature without DNA 

Mar.1, 2013 -  Cellular Loop is the first cantilever chair to be 3D-printed. Besides lacking back legs, the endless ribbon shape and mysterious cell structure make the chair an attractive object rarely seen. More 

Arcam launches new 3D printer; stock gains after new U.S. aerospace order 

Mar.1, 2013 -  Arcam AB, a 3D printer manufacturer based in Gothenburg, Sweden launches Arcam Q10, a new "Electron Beam Melting" (EBM) system designed specifically for industrial production of orthopedic implants. More 

New Kevvox DLP 3D printers available for Australia and New Zealand market

Mar.1, 2013 -   3D Printing Systems unveiled a new range of professional grade DLP based 3D Printers for dentists, jewellers and for high precession engineering parts. More

Solidoodle to launch 3D printing lifestyle stores in Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan 

Mar.1, 2013 -  Desktop 3D printer manufacturer Solidoodle announced today that the company is set to launch 3D printing stores in Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan and Belarus. More 

Early version of Nike LeBron X: Z-Corp 3D printed prototype 

Mar.1, 2013 -  During the early stages of the Nike LeBron X's creation, designers printed a prototype on a Z-Corp 3D printer. More 

Video interview: Will 3D printing change the world?

Feb.28, 2013 -   Folks at the PBS Digital Studios have posted a video, interviewing four industrial experts on the rising of 3D printing, what do they think of the future of 3D printing. More

Sharing 3D printers throughout DIY groups 

Feb.28, 2013 -  Startup thinkklip comes up with a new idea: "3D printing + Co-ownership." So instead of buying your own 3D printer, you join 3D printing groups. More 

Cool sites let you share and sell your 3D design for 3D printing 

Feb.28, 2013 -  Charlotte, NC based SpiveyWorks Corporation launched today MakerShop, an online 3D printer design shop community. More 

3D printed AR lowers holds up 600+ rounds, file ready for download

Feb.28, 2013 -   Defense Distributed announced that they have figured out how to 3D print the 3rd generation of AR lowers and the file is ready for distribution. More

3D printing parts with overhangs using new soluble support material 

Feb.28, 2013 -  3DPPVD discovered the HIPS filament can be printed together with ABS as dissolvable support material.More 

3D Systems acquired Geomagic for $55 million in cash 

Feb.28, 2013 -  3D Systems announced today that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Geomagic, Inc. ("Geomagic"), for $55 million in cash. More 

Massive Dynamics launches 3D printing division; seeking acquisition candidates

Feb.28, 2013 -   Massive Dynamics, Inc. announces that it has launched a new division that will acquire existing companies in the rapidly expanding 3D printing market. More

Only for men: Create a gummy replica of yourself for White Day 

Feb.27, 2013 -  Tokyo-based FabCafe is offering service that will let men to create a tiny, edible gummy replicas of themselves for March 14th White Day.  More 

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