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How 3D printing helped aid in the design of the Durr minimalist watch

Dec.10, 2014 - Among other watch designs that aim to take a more minimalist approach is the Durr Bracelet by Skrekkøgle, a conceptual design studio consisting of design duo Theo Tveterås and Lars Marcus Vedeler. More

Tesseract Design develops 3D printed headphones for pets

Dec.10, 2014 - Tesseract Design has recently developed customed-made 3D printed headphones for dogs and guinea pigs. Yes, this is weird, but it does capture the essence of 3D printing. More

MakerBot-ready Apps Portal launched, with eight apps now available

Dec.10, 2014 - Initally eight apps are available in the MakerBot-Ready Apps Portal, including three design apps: Leopoly, Zotebook and Cookie Caster; three entertainment apps: Modio, World of Rabbit and Robot Factory for MakerBot.. More

Sutrue 3D prints medical stitching device with improved safety features

Dec.10, 2014 - Engineer Alex Berry, founder of Sutrue Ltd, has developed an automated medical stitching device that will enable doctors and surgeons to close wounds faster and with greater accuracy while minimizing the risk of needle-stick injuries. More

Tennessee 10-year old girl receives a custom-made 3D printed diabetes monitor

Dec.10, 2014 - In Knoxville, Tennessee 3D printing technology is helping a ten-year-old girl to be a happy child again. Riley has been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes a few years ago. More

Formfutura introduces EasyFil HIPS: softer and more flexible

Dec.10, 2014 - Amsterdam-based Formfutura launches its new EasyFil HIPS 3D printing material today, aiming to 'bring a specialty filament like HIPS to the ordinary.' More

3D print a Star Wars VII Crossguard Lightsaber with an actual laser 'blade'

Dec.9, 2014 - Those of you looking to take things to the next level might want to take a look at Wicked Lasers' own design for a 3D printed lightsaber. Wicked Laser is a Hong Kong-based company providing all type of lasers. More

3D Printing Helps Make Innovative 'Electric Sherpa' Trolley a Reality

Dec.9, 2014 - As a tandem pilot for paragliders, one part of eSherpa designer Ralf Naumann's job is to help haul over 25kg of cliff-jumping equipment up some of the steepest hills in the world. More

Expanded All-in-one Simplify3D includes support for 19 new 3D printers and more features

Dec.9, 2014 - Simplify3D, a software company committed to a universal software platform for 3D printing, has today announced the release of their expanded version of all-in-one Simplify3D software suite. More

Theo Jansen's strandbeest and 3D printed small-scale species appear at art basel miami beach

Dec.9, 2014 - Artist Theo Jansen's strandbeest, the larger-than-life creatures have been admired at numerous conventions and exhibitions, recently trudging along the sandy shores of Florida for the art basel miami beach event. More

Kinematics creates natural flowing 3D printed dress

Dec.9, 2014 - Nervous System teamed up with Shapeways and have used their unique Kinematics Cloth 4D printing system to create a 3D printed dress that was acquired by the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City. More

3D Systems releases more details of their continuous, high-speed, fab-grade 3D printing platform

Dec.9, 2014 - 3D Systems released in last June some of the first details about their new high-speed, continuous fab-grade printer, which could set a new bar for mass-customization product manufacturing. More

Latest Apple Patent suggests 3D scanning is coming to iPhones

Dec.9, 2014 - More recently, Apple has patented a unique laser mapping system for the iPhone that allows the consumer smartphone device to accurate map interior environments such as homes, workspaces. More

3D-printed robot 'evolving' synthetic cells to help discover the origins of life

Dec.9, 2014 - Using a cheap, self-assembled and modified RepRap 3D printer, a team of Scottish scientists is working hard at discovering the origins of life itself. More

Optimize your STL designs for 3D printing using this new browser-based software

Dec.9, 2014 - Prof. Krishnan Suresh's team at the University of Wisconsin (www.ersl.wisc.edu) has now shared a very useful piece of software that will significantly reduce printing time and expenses: Cloud Topology Optimization. More

High acquisition and start-up costs are delaying investment in 3D printers, Gartner says

Dec.9, 2014 - In the second quarter of 2014, Gartner conducted a worldwide survey to determine how organizations are using or planning to use 3D printing technologies. More

3D printed space buckle among first designs slated for off-world manufacturing

Dec.8, 2014 - Among one of the more recent efforts to make living in a zero-gravity environment more realistic for humans is the design and development of a 3D printed buckle. More

Body Labs set to aid military with 3D models for custom body armor

Dec.8, 2014 - Manhattan-based Body Labs has built an easy-to-use platform for referencing the human body in the design of, among other applications, manufacturable goods. More

3D printing aids in creating world's first bionic bra

Dec.8, 2014 - Australian researchers have used 3D printing to aid their development in creating the world's first bionic bra aimed at supporting female breasts during various stages of an athletic workout. More

Researchers develop special filament for making 3D printed fuel cells

Dec.8, 2014 - For one solution to our problems might be ceramic fuel cells, devices that generate electricity through a high-temperature electrochemical process. While much cleaner and more efficient than combustion engines... More

German RepRap NEO 3D printer Christmas Edition available for €690

Dec.8, 2014 - Today desktop 3D printer manufacturer German RepRap has announced that they have put together a special package for this Christmas, a NEO 3D printer Christmas-Edition. More

Be tempted by the dark side of the force and 3D print your own Star Wars VII Crossguard Lightsaber

Dec.8, 2014 - LeFabShop, a French start-up offering 3D printers and printing services, has shared a very cool design that will allow you to replicate it yourself a Star Wars VII Crossguard Lightsaber. More

TechShop & Fujitsu launch TechShop Inside!, a mobile makerspace for students of all ages

Dec.8, 2014 - US company TechShop has announced a partnership with Fujitsu Limited and Fujitsu Laboratories of America to launch "TechShop Inside! — Powered by Fujitsu," a mobile makerspace for students of all ages. More

UK's Royal Mail to trial a 3D printing on-demand service throughout December

Dec.8, 2014 - From now until January, the British public will be able to purchase and print 3D files through the Royal Mail's website and through MyMiniFactory.com as part of a trail to test the technology's commercial potential. More

Chinese scientists develop metal laser melting 3D printer that can be used in space

Dec.8, 2014 - A news from the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASTC) is very exciting. Today they reported on a 3D printer that can actually be used by astronauts while on space missions. More

Sharebot and OBM initiative partner up to develop 3D printed biomedical technology

Dec.7, 2014 - Two Italian-based startups with huge ambitions for the 3D printing industry have just announced a partnership that they hope will change the world for the better by merging biomedical technology with 3D printing. More

Large scale replica of Star Trek's Starship Enterprise 3D Printed on Ultimaker 2

Dec.7, 2014 - A 3D print and Star Trek enthusiast has boldly gone where no man has gone before by creating a realistic, large-scale 3D replica of the infamous Starship Enterprise using an Ultimaker 2 3D printer and an airbrush kit. More

Chinese company ATSmake announces a new Mars FDM 3D printer

Dec.7, 2014 - Chinese 3D printer manufacturer ATSmake announces this week a new FDM 3D printer called Mars. ATSmake is specifically targeting small and medium sized companies. Founded in 2012 in Shenzhen China. More

Enhance your audio experience with custom molded, 3D printed UE11 headphones

Dec.7, 2014 - Ultimate Ears has integrated 3D printing into their design and manufacturing process, improving the quality, fit, and turnaround time of their world-renowned audio aids. More

3D Printed medical model helps surgeons re-construct cancer patient's jaw

Dec.6, 2014 - Case in point: A cancer patient in Bangalore, India has undergone a life-changing surgical procedure in which 3D printed medical models were used to re-construct his jaw. More

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