Could ORNL's 3D printed excavator be used to construct Mars colony?
Sep.27, 2016 -
Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has unveiled the AME, or Additive Manufactured Excavator, a 3D printed, steel mini-excavator that could someday be replicated on Mars in order to start construction for a colony. The excavator's arm, driver's cab, and parts of its engine were 3D printed.
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Mitsubishi's Verbatim unveils new PET and high performance PLA 3D printer filaments
Sep.27, 2016 -
Filament developer Verbatim, part of Mitsubishi, is seeking to bring Japanese-style quality and reliability to 3D printable filament with new PET and high performance PLA filaments that do not suffer from brittleness or warpage.
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How Gossamer built Teal, the world's fastest production drone with help of 3D printing
Sep.27, 2016 -
It has just been revealed that product developers Gossamer extensively relied on MakerBot 3D printers during the development of George Matus's Teal drone, the world's fastest production drone with top speeds of over 70 mph.
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Kúla Bebe mirror based lens adaptor turns your smartphone into a true 3D camera
Sep.27, 2016 -
With so much of modern technology going 3D these days, it's a little bit surprising there is no smartphone available (yet) with 3D capture capabilities. A compact mirror driven adapter called Kúla Bebe hopes to change that.
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Could roller coasters and 3D printing hold the cure for kidney stones?
Sep.27, 2016 -
With the help of a 3D printed kidney, researchers have found a way to encourage the kidney to pass kidney stones naturally. Could this be a new form of medical science?
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Fuel3D's 3D scanning mirror helps create perfectly fitted 3D printed eyewear
Sep.26, 2016 -
Fuel3D's recently introduced 3D scanning mirror, developed in conjunction with eyewear tech company Sfered, will be used in eyewear stores to help customers order customized glasses with a perfect shape and fit. The scanner collects facial data in just 0.1 seconds.
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Nano-scale 3D printing used to enhance atomic force microscopes
Sep.26, 2016 -
Researchers from 'cole Polytechnique F'd'rale de Lausanne (EPFL) have 3D printed nanometric-scale sensors for improving the performance of atomic force microscopes. The sensors can enhance the sensitivity and detection speed of the microscopes when their detection components are miniaturized.
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An interview with Rize: removing the shackles of post-processing from 3D printing
Sep.26, 2016 -
Rize, developer of the forthcoming Rize One 3D printer, has answered some of our questions about Augmented Polymer Deposition 3D printing, cutting out post-processing from the 3D printing workflow, and the company's plans for the future.
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Our Top 27 3D printed housing and construction projects
Sep.26, 2016 -
From fully constructed homes and pavilions, to architectural installations, to projects that are still being realized, take a look at some of our favorite 3D printed construction projects from the past few years to see the amazing trajectory of additive manufacturing within the fields of construction and architecture.
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Directa Plus launches GRAFYLON 3D, a graphene-enhanced PLA filament for 3D printing
Sep.26, 2016 -
Italian filament specialist FILOALFA and graphene expert Directa Plus have just unveiled the new GRAFYLON PLA filament that combines all the best properties of graphene with the low cost and 3D printability of PLA.
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ABB adopts Ultimaker 3D printers for YuMi robot's revolutionary gripping system
Sep.26, 2016 -
Swiss robotics giant ABB revealed that they have adopted Ultimaker 3D printing technology for the development of the revolutionary gripping system of the YuMi, the world's first collaborative dual-arm industrial assembly robot.
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Listen to the world's first 3D printed aluminum guitar by Olaf Diegel
Sep.26, 2016 -
Dutch medical 3D printing specialists Xilloc and 3D printed instrument pioneer Olaf Diegel have just released footage of the Heavy Metal, the world's first 3D printed aluminum guitar, in action.
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SatRevolution reveals plans to 3D print first private Polish satellite, to be in orbit mid-2017
Sep.26, 2016 -
A team of Polish game developers has moved into the aerospace sector as SatRevolution, and is planning to 3D print the first private commercial Polish nanosatellite.
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Saxion researchers pioneer lightweight 3D printed thermoplastic composites for leg prostheses
Sep.26, 2016 -
Researchers from the Dutch Saxion University of Applied Sciences and several corporate partners are exploring cost effective solutions for thermoplastic composites, and showcased the possibilities of this lightweight material with 3D printed leg prostheses.
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This 3D printed smart wristband turns hand prosthetics into easy-to-use digital mice for amputees
Sep.25, 2016 -
A team of German students has developed Shortcut, a 3D printed smart wristband which communicates wireless gestures through muscle movement. The device, which is still being prototyped, will allow amputees to easily use digital devices such as laptops and desktop computers.
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Stratasys 3D printer making a splash at Speedo Aqualab
Sep.25, 2016 -
Swimwear giant Speedo is using a Stratasys Objet Connex 350 3D printer to cut design iteration times at its 'Aqualab' R&D center in Nottingham, England. The 3D printer is being used for the rapid prototyping of hard goods.
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Sep.24, 2016 -
In a busy week for the 3D printing industry, NASA engineers explored new ways to optimize 3D printed rocket components, the state of Ohio invested in educational additive manufacturing, and Celprogen created a 3D printed heart. Here's our weekly roundup of news you might have missed.
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Alliant Castings cuts back cost and lead times for part manufacturing with Atlas 2.0 3D printer
Sep.24, 2016 -
Minnesota-based foundry Alliant Castings has recently adopted 3D printing into their pattern making processes. The technology has allowed them to improve upon their traditional processes by both cutting back on lead times and overall production costs.
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Maker on quest to create ultimate 3D printed bouncy ball
Sep.24, 2016 -
Aidan Leitch, a young New Yorker with a passion for 3D printing, has engineered an effective and consistent bouncy ball made from NinjaFlex 3D printing filament. After some unsuccessful prototypes, Leitch eventually improved the design with a 3D isometric internal structure.
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+LAB's Atropos robotic arm offers silkworm-style 3D printing that could change the industry
Sep.23, 2016 -
New +LAB's Atropos robotic six-axis arm that uses fibers impregnated with resin could offer a world of new 3D printing solutions to the commercial world.
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Sep.23, 2016 -
Aerojet Rocketdyne, the American rocket and missile propulsion manufacturer, is using 3D printing to create the American-built AR1 rocket engine, commissioned to replace the Russian-built RD-180 by 2019. 3D printing is being used to prototype preburner element designs.
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Cr3do transforms Corda Campus into largest 3D printed scale model of Belgium
Sep.23, 2016 -
Belgian architecture 3D printing startup Cr3do has just transformed local innovation hotspot Corda Campus into the largest 3D printed scale model of Belgium.
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Yuniku: the world's first vision-centric 3D eyewear system by Materialise and HOYA
Sep.23, 2016 -
Materialise and HOYA Vision Care have developed what is being hailed as the world's first vision-centric 3D-tailored eyewear system. The new system, called Yuniku, combines 3D scanning, parametric design automation, and 3D printing to offer clients a more optimized and personalized eyewear platform.
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Sep.23, 2016 -
An industry alliance consisting of Taiwan's NARLabs, ThinTech Materials Technology, the TongTai Group, and the United Orthopedic Corporation has been formed in order to advance the development of new medical 3D printing materials, specifically a new 3D printed artificial bone material.
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9-year-old 3D prints a prosthetic hand for a man born without a right hand
Sep.23, 2016 -
In a particularly heartwarming story from the 3D printing world, a 9-year-old boy has taken it upon himself to create a 3D printed prosthetic hand for an adult man who was born without one.
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Review: Layer One Atom 2.0 Delta 3D printer with swappable laser engraver is worth checking out
Sep.23, 2016 -
It seems like a new 3D printer comes out every day. Review sites like Tom's 3D try to make sense of the mess and this time around we focus on the Layer One Atom 2.0 Delta 3D printer.
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3D print an RC plane at home with this stunning and simple kit from KRAGA models
Sep.23, 2016 -
You can get a simple kit, download the plans and go flying with your own 3D printed KRAGA Kodo RC plane. It clearly shows how a great idea and 3D printing can democratize design.
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Scientists use 3D printed blocks and sound waves to create stunning acoustic holograms
Sep.23, 2016 -
A team of scientists from the Max Planck Institute in Germany is developing a way to create acoustic holograms using sound, water, and 3D printed blocks.'The research could have potential applications in the medical field.
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HBO series Westworld UK premiere date revealed in awesome 3D printed promo
Sep.22, 2016 -
UK television network Sky Atlantic recently announced HBO's newest show Westworld's anticipated release date within the UK in the coolest way ever using 3D printing.
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3D printing service Sculpteo introduces online laser cutting solution
Sep.22, 2016 -
3D printing service Sculpteo has introduced an online laser cutting feature which customers can use in tandem with the service's 3D printing options. The new service sees Sculpteo moving closer towards its all-in-one 'Factory of the Future' vision.
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