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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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