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Great Dane stands tall and beats cancer with 3D printed, 35cm-long bionic leg implant

Oct.6, 2016 - A 175lb Great Dane is running and playing again after almost losing his leg and his life to a malignant tumor. A 3D printed, 35cm-long bone titanium implant has put the spring back in his step. More

These weapon-inspired 3D printed stiletto boots are killer

Oct.5, 2016 - New York-based fashion tech designer Anna Karpman has created a pair of truly stunning and lethal looking stiletto thigh high boots using 3D modeling and printing technologies. 3D printing has allowed the designer to explore new possibilities in her work. More

Makers of 3D printed 'Fish Call' device wow judges on ABC's Shark Tank, raise $150k

Oct.5, 2016 - Father-and-son entrepreneurs Jeff and Jack Danos are expecting $2 million in sales for their 3D printed Fish Call attractor after appearing on ABC's Shark Tank last week. Their 'TactiBite' startup received $150,000 in funding from businessman Robert Herjavec in exchange for a 10% equity stake. More

Organovo begins development of 3D bioprinted human liver for direct transplant

Oct.5, 2016 - 3D bioprinting company Organovo has just announced that it will be developing 3D printed human liver tissue that can be directly transplanted into patients. If successful, the transplantable liver tissue could be a game changer for the medical field, as it could be the first 'robust alternative' to a liver transplant. More

3D printed smart wing by Virginia Tech wins first America Makes Innovation Sprint

Oct.5, 2016 - Virginia Tech's DREAMS Lab has just been named the winner of the inaugural America Makes Innovation Sprint, with their entry featuring a 3D printed smart wing with integrated sensing and actuation features that will allow aircraft to autonomously adapt to flying conditions. More

Billionaire Li Ka-shing eyes 3D printed cars and artificial intelligence

Oct.5, 2016 - The foundation of Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing, who has a reputation for backing highly disruptive and potent technology, has just revealed that 3D printed cars and artificial intelligence are among Li's prime targets. More

New 3D printed titanium satellite inserts by Atos and Materialise are up to 70% lighter

Oct.5, 2016 - Belgian 3D printing giant Materialise and digital services specialist Atos have just unveiled spectacular 3D printed titanium satellite inserts that are 70 percent lighter than existing parts and will become huge cost-saving opportunities. More

Huge 3D scanning project lets you walk around a large Pompeii house before the volcano

Oct.5, 2016 - A group of researchers from Lund University in Sweden has used 3D scanning technology to reconstruct a house from the ancient Roman town of Pompeii. The generated 3D model shows what the house would have looked like before it was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. More

4ekolka, an impressive 3D printed electric city car debuts on a Prague driveway

Oct.5, 2016 - Czech designer Petr Chládek has just unveiled the 4ekolka, his very own 3D printed two-seater electric car that is perfect for use in the tiny streets of Prague thanks to its efficient design and highly powerful battery. More

Experience the Tokyo cityscape with the 3D printed 'ONE HUNDRED TOKYO' mega-map

Oct.4, 2016 - iJet Inc., a 3D printing solutions company from Tokyo, has launched a Kickstarter campaign for ONE HUNDRED TOKYO, a 3D printed replica of the Tokyo cityscape. The complete set consists of 100 pieces (each 100 x 100 x ~3 mm), but individual neighborhoods can be ordered separately. More

Polar 3D heating up: 100k 3D prints on Polar Cloud, $2m financing round, new staff

Oct.4, 2016 - Polar 3D, the Cincinnati-based educational 3D printing specialist, has announced that its Polar Cloud 3D printing platform has reached 100,000 print jobs. The company has also closed a $2 million financing round and added new staff to its executive team. More

BigRep introduces BigRep Pro HT, a high-temperature 3D printing filament and low-warpage ABS alternative

Oct.4, 2016 - BigRep, a Berlin-based provider of large-scale 3D printing solutions and filament, has introduced BigRep Pro HT, a high-temperature 3D printing filament and ABS alternative. The filament costs €129.95 ($145) for a 2.5 kg spool. More

Markforged introduces powerful Mark X 3D printer for strong carbon fiber reinforced parts

Oct.4, 2016 - Massachusetts-based 3D printer manufacturer Markforged has just unveiled its latest product: the Mark X 3D printer. The newly launched printer is being marketed as the industry's 'most powerful fiber composite 3D printer' and will retail for the price of $69,000. More

UMC Utrecht and regenHU develop new technology to improve 3D bioprinting accuracy

Oct.4, 2016 - A collaboration between UMC Utrecht's Biofabrication Facility and Swiss company regenHU has resulted in a custom melt electrospinning device, which builds highly accurate scaffolding for 3D bioprinted inks packed with cells. More

Prodways and CEA Tech develop a 5X faster metal 3D printing technology

Oct.4, 2016 - French developers Prodways, a subsidiary of Groupe Gorg', has just unveiled the first results of their new indirect metal 3D printing platform, which is up to five times faster than competing technology and is compatible with all types of metal. More

3D printing helps shed a new light on revolutionary Aurora Bright Bikes

Oct.4, 2016 - An innovative new bike called Aurora Bright Bikes has surfaced on Kickstarter. The frame lights up in hundreds of ways and can even link to a heart rate monitor, but it wouldn't have happened without a 3D printer. More

Kabuku and Honda realize first 3D printed Japanese car for confectionery delivery service

Oct.4, 2016 - Japanese car giant Honda has teamed up with local 3D printing specialist Kabuku to 3D print a miniscule, one-seater delivery car for the Toshimaya confectionery delivery service. More

Bespoke 3D printed Formy handlebar grips for bikes launch on Kickstarter

Oct.4, 2016 - Startup FormyGrips by Sky Van Iderstine has just launched a crowdfunding campaign for the Formy 3D printed bar grips, a new type of affordable and customizable 3D printed bike grips with the perfect balance between durability and comfort. More

A new 3D printed, shock-absorbing material from MIT could protect robots and drones

Oct.3, 2016 - Researchers at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) have developed a new method for 3D printing soft materials with precisely controlled shock-aborbing properties. The 3D printed materials could improve the durability of drones, phones, shoes, and more. More

Skylanders Imaginators will let you design and 3D print your own Skylander heroes

Oct.3, 2016 - Using a new mobile app, players of the Skylanders toys-to-life video game series will be able to create their own 3D printed, fully playable characters for the forthcoming Skylanders Imaginators game. Players can also use the app to create personalized trading cards and T-shirts. More

The 3D printed GRIPsher Multi-Tool could be the keychain tool you've been waiting for

Oct.3, 2016 - All-in-one 3D printed GRIPsher multi-tool provides unprecedented functionality for almost any application, from stripping and cutting wires, to opening paint cans, to screwing in any size of screw, and more. The handy tool was developed by Christian Reed, a military veteran. More

Futurist Christopher Barnatt's review: The TCT Show 2016 (w/video)

Oct.3, 2016 - On 28 and 29 September, the 2016 TCT Show + Personalize was held in Birmingham in the UK. TCT very successfully brings together both industrial and consumer 3D printing. More

3D Printing in Fashion and Art: Burning Man headpieces, 3D printed lipstick, Iron Age jewelry

Oct.3, 2016 - With so much happening in the world of 3D printing, it's hard to keep up sometimes, even for us! To help keep our fashion and art loving readers up to date, we've put together a list of some notable 3D printing projects that we heard about this week, from 3D printed Burning Man headpieces, to Iron Age 3D printed jewelry, to 3D printed makeup. More

3D printed fish fossil uncovers clues about the evolution of human teeth

Oct.3, 2016 - Researchers from the Australian National University have just applied 3D printing and 3D scanning to an Buchanosteus fish fossil and have found valuable clues about the evolutionary process of jaws and teeth in vertebrates, including humans. More

Watch: Gwendoline Christie of 'Game of Thrones' trapped in a shifting 3D printed dress

Oct.3, 2016 - Actress Gwendoline Christie from Game of Thrones and Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen have collaborated with filmmaker Barnaby Roper to create 'The Dress', a short film about a shape-shifting and transforming 3D printed dress which envelops and consumes Christie. More

Metallic barrel liner strengthens newly developed 3D printed gun Songbird

Oct.2, 2016 - 3D printed guns have come a long way since Cody Wilson first released his Liberator in 2013. A newly released pistol called the Songbird uses a metallic barrel liner to provide increased accuracy and reliability. More

Light up your cosplay with this 3D printed glowing mace prop

Oct.2, 2016 - The Ruiz Brothers have come up with yet another awesome 3D printed project to help you bring your cosplay game to the next level: a 3D printed glowing mace prop. The piece, made up 28 3D printed parts and some simple electronics, is sure to wow your friends. More

Fantastic 3D printed Black Panther action figure realized by ImprimaLab

Oct.2, 2016 - Argentinian designer Sebastian Dominguez has enlisted the help of Brazilian 3D printing service ImprimaLab to 3D print a Black Panther action figure, with the final model perfectly capturing the Marvel character's spirit. More

3D printing news roundup: Aurora Labs files patent, Proto Labs to open 3D printing hub, DoE invests $1.2M in national lab

Oct.1, 2016 - During the final week of September, metal 3D printing specialist Sintavia acquired a Concept Laser 3D printer, Materialise added products to its Magics 3D Print Suite, and ASTM International introduced a new standard for 3D printed stainless steel alloys. Here are the stories you might have missed. More

An algorithm and 3D printing ensure 'Rio' furniture remains unique and timeless

Oct.1, 2016 - Studio INTEGRATE and Morgan Studio have joined forces to create RIO, a set of partially 3D printed tables and chairs which use mathematical algorithms to ensure that each piece is unique. The collection combines traditional furniture craft with cutting-edge additive manufacturing techniques. More

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