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ASUS will now let you 3D print parts for ASUS motherboards, GPUs and peripherals

Aug.24, 2016 - Taiwanese computer hardware company Asus has added special mounting points to its new Z170 Pro Gaming/Aura motherboard, enabling modders to attach personalized, 3D printed logo panels and cable covers. The company made the move after receiving praise for 3D printed panels at Computex 2016. More

South Park celebrates 20th season with 3D printed South Park characters

Aug.23, 2016 - South Park, the legendary animated sitcom created by Trey Parker and Matt stone, has partnered with Source3 to launch the first ever set of 3D printed South Park characters. The figurines, available through Amazon and Shapeways, were made to celebrate the show's 20th season. More

Five-year-old Texas girl gets 3D printed prosthetic hand from public library

Aug.23, 2016 - The prayers of one Katelyn Vincik, a five-year old from Victoria, Texas, have been answered. The young girl, who was born with an underdeveloped left hand has been gifted with a 3D printed prosthetic thanks to the hard work and dedication from the Harris County Public Library. More

Rinkak launches 3D design and 3D printing competition for PC air vent with ¥1,000,000 in prizes

Aug.23, 2016 - Japanese 3D printing marketplace Rinkak and LEVEL infinity have launched an international 3D design and 3D printing competition that challenges makers to design a custom 3D printable air vent for LEVEL infinity's customizable gaming PC. More

VormVrij's LUTUM clay 3D printers upgraded for superior resolution and food 3D printing options

Aug.23, 2016 - Dutch ceramic 3D printing pioneers VormVrij 3D have just unveiled the second generation of their LUTUM clay 3D printer range, featuring upgraded hardware for superior resolution and even food 3D printing options. More

Scandy & pmdtechnologies to launch affordable 3D scanning app for Android phones

Aug.23, 2016 - Scandy, a leader in mobile 3D-scan-to-3D-print technology, has joined forces with pmdtechnologies (pmd), a leader in 3D time-of-flight (ToF) sensors, to unveil Scandy Pro for Android. The app enables smartphone users to achieve professional-quality scans with just their phone and a sensor. More

Report says Northeast Ohio could become Silicon Valley of 3D printing

Aug.23, 2016 - Researchers from Northeast Ohio are arguing that this region has all the necessary elements to become the Silicon Valley of 3D printing in the near future, and compiled a roadmap that will help realize this ambitious goal. More

Australian 3D printing company 333D to debut on ASX this Thursday

Aug.23, 2016 - Australian 3D printing company 333D is scheduled to be listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) as of this Thursday, August 25th and expectations are high. The 3D printing company has signed an exclusive deal with the AFL to manufacture 3D printed merchandise. More

3D Systems reveals details behind 3D printed prosthetic beak project for Grecia the Toucan

Aug.23, 2016 - At the beginning of the year Grecia the Toucan from Costa Rica was outfitted with a custom 3D printed beak after local teenagers destroyed his own, and 3D Systems has just revealed more details about how they completed this challenging 3D printing project. More

AdvaMed, Johnson & Johnson, Materialise comment on FDA guidance for 3D printed medical devices

Aug.23, 2016 - The Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed), Johnson & Johnson, and 3D printing specialist Materialise have all offered suggestions to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding its draft guidance for 3D printed medical devices. The deadline for comments was August 8. More

Russian researchers are building a drone powered by a 3D printed engine

Aug.22, 2016 - VIAM, in collaboration with the Russian defense industry Foundation for Advanced Research (FPI), has announced it will be developing a drone that can be powered by a 3D printed engine that has also been developed by VIAM and which was unveiled last month. More

Japan seeks to make custom manufacturing as cheap as mass production with new industrial 3D printer

Aug.22, 2016 - A team of engineerings from the Tokyo, Japan-based Technology Research Association for Future Additive Manufacturing are developing a 3D printer to be used specifically for making industrial molds. The new machine is reported to print at a rate of 100,000cc per hour and is expected to make custom industrial manufacturing more viable than ever. More

Meet Xpider, the smallest, cutest programmable 3D printed robot spider you've ever seen

Aug.22, 2016 - Roboeve, a Beijing-based team of young engineers and industrial designers, has created what might just be one of the cutest little robots we've seen lately. The robot, called Xpider, is made using 3D printing technologies and offers a number of fun features, such as an integrated camera and facial recognition. More

Facial security systems can be cracked with 3D models and 3D printed masks based on Facebook photos

Aug.22, 2016 - The amazing quality of today's 3D design software has its downsides as well, as researchers from the University of North Carolina have found that 3D models and even 3D printed masks based on Facebook photos can be used to crack most facial recognition security systems. More

Taiwanese government brings voxeljet 3D printing tech to its own foundry industry

Aug.22, 2016 - The Taiwanese Metal Industries Research and Development Center has just revealed that they are bringing a German-made voxeljet VX2000 3D Printing System to Taiwan to support their domestic foundry industry. More

Chinese students launch crowdfunding campaign for $165 VAY ceramic 3D printing kit

Aug.22, 2016 - A team of Chinese students from Vision 3D Studio is challenging ceramic 3D printer manufacturers with the VAY ceramic 3D printing kit, which costs as little as 1099 RMB ($165 USD) and has just been launched on Chinese crowdfunding platform Dreamore. More

Face of 2000-year-old ancient Egyptian mummy recreated through 3D printing

Aug.22, 2016 - Australian researchers have used 3D scanning, 3D printing and forensic reconstruction techniques to breathe new life into the mummified skull of a young Egyptian woman who may have lived anywhere from 2000 to 3500 years ago. More

Mexican scientists are developing a 3D printed microvalve to help treat microcephaly in fetuses

Aug.22, 2016 - A team of scientists from UAEM in Mexico has developed a device that could help lessen the effects of microcephaly in unborn fetuses. The device, a micro valve which allows excess cerebrospinal fluid to be released from the brain, was prototyped and developed with the help of 3D printing technologies. More

Uga the turtle is back on his feet with the help of a 3D printed prosthesis

Aug.21, 2016 - Uga, a turtle who lost one of its back legs, can now walk (or roll) again thanks to a 3D printed prosthetic. The innovative device was designed and made through a collaborative effort between veterinarian Nicola Di Girolamo, and local 3D printing hub Roma Stampa. More

Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad seeks $15M in 3D printing, IoT, 5G research funding

Aug.21, 2016 - According to director UB Desai, the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) is looking to secure up to $15 million in research funding over the next two years as'it seeks to contribute to the fields of 3D printing, 5G broadband, internet of thing (IoT), and clean energy storage. More

DIY Instructables shines with sleek looking wireless chargeable 3D printed lantern

Aug.20, 2016 - The library of DIY projects that can be 3D printed is growing every single day. A recent instructables that showcases a 3D printable, portable wireless charging lamp is another example of how the technology can really shine. More

3D printed custom metal earphones from 'helloear' promise unrivaled clarity for $2,500

Aug.20, 2016 - Chinese sound technology company helloear has unveiled the world's first mass-producible, customized, 3D printed, full-metal earphones, which are suitable for live stage monitoring. A platinum helloear 'Monet' headset costs '16,999 ($2,500). More

Trailblazing metal 3D printing firm Sinterex aims to become leader in the Middle East market

Aug.19, 2016 - Sinterex, a recently established metal 3D printing firm based in the UAE, has spoken out about its rapidly expanding business operations in the Middle East. Amongst other ventures, the company is aiming to become a leader in the biomedical 3D printing sector, with a focus on dental applications. More

igus expands range of 3D printable Tribo-Filaments with highly chemical resistant C210 filament

Aug.19, 2016 - German plastics manufacturer igus has just added another filament to the list of 3D printable industrial plastics with C210, a Tribo-Filament that is highly resistant to chemicals, high temperatures and abrasion. More

New Russian patent-pending glass 3D printing solution makes glass walls and buildings a reality

Aug.19, 2016 - Russian PhD candidates Anuar Kulmagambetov and Vladimir Bodyakin have filed a remarkable patent application for glass 3D printing in the construction industry, in which a glass furnace would act as 3D printhead and everything from walls to floors and ceilings is made from glass. More

Flying Colors 3D's free 3D modeling tool makes 3D design as easy as drawing with pencils

Aug.19, 2016 - A team of Swedish developers is giving kids a running start on the path towards STEM careers with Flying Colors 3D, a new and highly accessible free 3D modeling tool that makes 3D design as easy as drawing with pencils. More

Airbus and Renishaw partner to develop innovative 3D printed aircraft wing structures

Aug.19, 2016 - British engineering and additive manufacturing company Renishaw has partnered with aerospace giant Airbus on a new '17.7 million project geared towards developing new ways of designing and manufacturing aircraft wings with 3D printing technologies. More

SOLS and Rykä are now offering custom fitted women's footwear with 3D printed orthotics

Aug.19, 2016 - Footwear tech company SOLS has partnered with athletic footwear brand Rykä to develop a line of shoes for women that can be custom fitted to their feet with SOLS' innovative 3D printed orthotics. More

Conquer the galaxy with this incredibly detailed 3D printed lightsaber by Sean Charlesworth

Aug.19, 2016 - 3D printing guru Sean Charlesworth has just unveiled what we believe is the most impressive 3D printed lightsaber ever made, a Sith weapon complete with a detailed cross-section of its interior. More

Low-cost DIY 3D printed tattoo machine inspired by inventor Thomas Edison

Aug.19, 2016 - If diamonds are forever then tattoos may very well be as well. A creative maker has modified a 140 year old idea into a working 3D printed tattoo machine called Scratchr. More

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