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How 3D printing helped create Parrot's Bebop 2 drone

May.25, 2016 - With 3D printing and drone technologies steadily advancing, the two fields are becoming increasingly entwined as drone makers find 3D printing to be a useful way of developing UAVs. Here again, we see the two technologies coming together in a collaborative effort by CRP Technology and Parrot to create the Bebop 2, a high performance leisure drone. More

Cancer breakthrough: Scottish scientists to 3D print brain tumors for the first time

May.25, 2016 - A team of Scottish scientists from the Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh are working on a 3D bioprinting project to realize lab-grown brain tumors, which can be used during laboratory testing of new medicines and treatment methods. More

Stratasys sets up first MakerBot Innovation Center in Asia Pacific

May.25, 2016 - Stratasys has just set up the very first MakerBot Innovation Center in the Asia Pacific region, which is attached to PolyU in Hong Kong and will provide students with all the knowledge and skillsets they need to prepare for future careers. More

Gartner names top five 'Cool Vendors in 3D printing 2016'

May.24, 2016 - Research and advisory firm Gartner has been key in the predictions of the 3D printing industry market, often publishing reports that lay out expectations of growth and impact. Recently, the firm also released its 'Cool Vendors in 3D Printing 2016' list, which draws attention to five companies which are paving the way for the future of 3D printing. More

Leapfrog XceL 3D printer jumps higher than most with 530 x 500 x 2300mm build area

May.24, 2016 - Leapfrog, a Netherlands-based 3D printer manufacturer, has launched its XceL 3D printer, a large-format machine with a build area of up to 530 x 500 x 2300mm. The XceL features a closed environment and dual extrusion system, and can be controlled via smartphone. More

This huge 3D printed tardigrade is Barbie's latest accessory

May.24, 2016 - Maker Jim Rodda (aka Zheng3) has designed a whole new set of seriously awesome accessories for Barbie, ranging from armor, to chariots, and most recently to a 3D printed battle tardigrade, which can easily be made on your own printer at home. More

SHINING 3D opens new 25,000m2 3D printing HQ in Hangzhou, China

May.24, 2016 - SHINING 3D, a Chinese 3D printer manufacturer and 3D printing service provider, is holding an opening ceremony for its new headquarters in the Zhejiang 3D Industrial Zone in Hangzhou, China. The 25,000-square-meter premises are set to become China's 'largest 3D printing innovation center'. More

CUHK and HKU researchers use 3D printing for safer and more precise cardiac surgeries

May.24, 2016 - A collaborative research team from The Chinese University of Hong Kong and the University of Hong Kong has introduced 3D printing technologies into complex cardiac procedures and has effectively enhanced both the procedural precision and safety of the operation. More

Zucchetti takes majority share in Italian 3D printing specialist FABtotum

May.24, 2016 - Italian 3D printing specialist FABtotum has just received a huge boost through an agreement with Italian software giants Zucchetti, which will become majority shareholder and is aiming to greatly expand the company's reach in the 3D printing market. More

Rocket Lab moves closer to rocket launch after second successful 3D printed engine test

May.24, 2016 - The New Zealand-based aerospace innovator Rocket Lab is edging closer to the launch date for their Electron, after successfully testing the second stage of their 3D printed Rutherford rocket engine. More

Michigan Tech students develop 3D printing 'Superior Filament' made from recycled plastic

May.24, 2016 - A team of students from Michigan Tech are making their mark on the 3D printing industry by developing a brand of recycled 3D printing filaments called Superior Filament, made from recycled soda bottles, water bottles, milk jugs, and other consumer plastics. More

British archeologists use 3D printing to recreate two shipwreck sites

May.24, 2016 - The British archeological institute Wessex Archaeology has used 3D printing and 3D sonar technology to recreate two enigmatic shipwreck sites, enabling them to study the sites more closely. More

Dubai opens world's first 3D printed 'Office of the Future', completed in just 17 days

May.24, 2016 - As part of Dubai's ambitious national 3D printing strategy that was announced a month ago, the country has just unveiled their remarkable 250 square meter 'Office of the Future', which was 3D printed in just 17 days. More

4D printed models can improve surgical planning, says Monash plastic surgeon

May.23, 2016 - Doctor Michael Chae, a plastic surgery resident and PhD candidate at Monash University, has conducted research which shows that '4D printing', 3D printing a succession of haptic models which represent bodily movement as well as appearance, could be the future of surgical planning. More

Fiber-Reinforced Nylon lets you 3D print parts with metal strength for the cost of plastic

May.23, 2016 - 3D Hubs and Markforged have partnered to release a set of new Fiber-Reinforced Nylon Materials. The new materials, Carbon, Kevlar, and Fiberglass reinforced nylon, offer the strength of metal 3D printed parts for the cost of plastic. The new materials will be available through 3D Hubs printing service. More

First ever 3D printed video necklace, Memento, launches on Kickstarter

May.23, 2016 - Ohio-based fashion tech company Mode++ has just launched a Kickstarter campaign for their first product, a 3D printed customizable video jewelry piece. The product, fittingly called Memento, is meant to function as a video-keepsake that you can wear, or as a way to showcase your own designs to others. More

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority launches tender for $136M 3D printed laboratories to test drones

May.23, 2016 - Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has released a tender for the construction of new 3D printed laboratories at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. The 3D printed laboratories, which would require $136M USD investment, would be used to research drones and 3D printing technology. More

Exoskin lets you 3D print jewelry directly onto your skin

May.23, 2016 - A team of researchers from Autodesk Research and Carnegie Mellon University have developed Exoskin, a hybrid technology capable of 3D printing skin-safe clay directly onto skin. The technology could have applications in 3D printing jewelry, wearables, smart eyewear, and even medical devices such as braces or casts. More

South Korea explores fast-track approval options for 3D printed medical devices

May.23, 2016 - The South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety has revealed that they are hoping to greatly expand the use of 3D printed medical devices through a fast-track approval procedure in which 3D prints gain one-use approval for emergencies. More

Photocentric brings down resin 3D printing costs with LCD-powered Liquid Crystal 3D printer

May.23, 2016 - UK-based Photocentric has developed a new resin 3D printing technology called Daylight Polymer Printing, which uses LCD screens as light sources to keep hardware costs as low as possible. More

Dubai Health Authority reveals initiative for $100 3D printed artificial limbs

May.23, 2016 - The Dubai Health Authority has just revealed plans for a huge (bio)medical 3D printing initiative that is expected to be worth $350 million by 2025 and encompasses everything from 3D bioprinted tissue, dentures and even 3D printed artificial limbs that cost just $100. More

Microsoft adds network 3D printing support with Windows 10 IoT Core app for Raspberry Pi 3

May.23, 2016 - Microsoft has just added very accessible network 3D printing support options to their expanding plug-and-play 3D printing platform, through the Network 3D Printer app for Windows 10 IoT Core devices. More

Texas students use 3D printed otoscope to fight hearing loss in developing world

May.22, 2016 - Student members of Texas A&M University's chapter of Engineering World Health have just completed a 3D printed otoscope smartphone attachment, which can help third world doctors diagnose preventable hearing loss. More

Maker invents a clever ultrasonic approach to smoothing ABS based 3D prints

May.22, 2016 - Acetone vapor based 3D print smoothing has been around for a while. A lack of control and fear of working with dangerous solvents has prevents most 3D print enthusiasts from giving it a shot. This clever approach may change that. More

3D Printed Bicycle BoosterPack gives you the ability for pedal free riding for under $300

May.22, 2016 - Electric bikes provides the ultimate choice in being active or merely a convenient way to get around. A recent Instructables shows us how to build a low-cost booster pack with the help of 3D printing and a little bit of know-how. More

Adorable 3D printed vertical planter, Livi, running on Kickstarter

May.22, 2016 - A team of architects and designers has launched their latest product, Livi, on Kickstarter. The adorable 3D printed vertical planter, which can be placed on windows or vertical surfaces, is seeking to reimagine interior plants and their display in a playful way. More

DriveMyPhone: 3D printed, smartphone-controlled concept vehicle that can drive, swim, and fly

May.21, 2016 - Aldric Negrier, a 3D designer based in Portugal, has published his latest Instructables project: DriveMyPhone, a smartphone-controlled, 3D printed concept vehicle. DriveMyPhone, first conceived of 6 years ago, could be capable of navigating over land, water, and air. More

Canadian frostbite victim to get 3D printed bionic hands from World of 3D Printing

May.21, 2016 - A young Canadian chef will receive two custom 3D printed bionic hands from World of 3D Printing, after losing both hands to frostbite after being lost in a terrible storm. More

Making a custom phone case with a 3D printing pen

May.21, 2016 - 3D printing pens have opened up creative possibilities for making art and custom objects. Among some of the more popular 3Doodled objects are phone and tablet cases, which can be easily customized. Now, you can make your own 3Doodled phone or tablet case by following the tutorial below, which was explained by 3Doodler-enthusiast Anna Kelly. More

Get your own mini 3D printed Drake for only $29.99

May.21, 2016 - This past Saturday, Drake hosted Saturday Night Live and jokingly bemoaned the number of memes made about him in his opening monologue song 'More than a Meme'. Now, seemingly in response to this and an ingenious move by what was surely one of Drake's biggest fans, not only has the rapper been turned into an internet meme, but also a 3D printed figurine! More

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