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Three-storey 3D printed model of Dubai's 'The Tower' skyscraper erected in Dubai Mall

Aug.1, 2017 - A 3D printed replica of The Tower at Dubai Creek Harbour has been unveiled at Dubai Mall. The 3,000 kg model took more than 4,000 hours to make, and depicts Dubai's under-construction observation tower that is set to stand at a monstrous 928 m tall. More

Prodways Group expands 3D printing offering with acquisition of AvenAo Industrie

Aug.1, 2017 - French 3D printing company Prodways Group has announced the acquisition of AvenAo Industrie, a France-based supplier of industrial equipment with a broad specialization, including 3D design and 3D printing technologies. More

EU's innovative drilling robot BADGER can navigate the urban underground and 3D print tunnels

Aug.1, 2017 - A new EU project referred to as the BADGER will enable more efficient creation of tunnel networks for construction projects. It makes use of a 3D printer module, which builds walls to support the tunnels created as it burrows its way underground. More

Meet Surena Mini, Iran's new 3D printed humanoid robot that can dance and do karate

Aug.1, 2017 - A team of roboticists from the University of Tehran have released the Surena Mini, a smaller, more basic version of their impressive Surena III robot. The easy-to-control Surena Mini is only 50 centimeters tall but is capable of walking, dancing and all kinds of other impressive actions. More

3D printed safe-cracking robot steals show at DEF CON, taking just 30 mins to crack SentrySafe

Jul.31, 2017 - An open source 3D printed robot created by Nathan Seidle, founder of Colorado-based hardware company SparkFun, has wowed DEF CON attendees by cracking a SentrySafe safe in just half an hour. More

3D printed ceramic microsystems for organ-on-a-chip biomedical research offer hope for end of animal testing

Jul.31, 2017 - A joint team of researchers from the Autonomous University of Madrid and ceramic 3D printing company Lithoz GmbH have developed complex 3D printed ceramic microsystems which could advance labs-on-chips and organs-on-chips. More

Ilios says its Thermal Masking 3D printing tech results in 90% cheaper SLA printing

Jul.31, 2017 - Cypriot 3D printer manufacturer Ilios has lifted the lid on its Thermal Masking technology, which can purportedly be used to 3D print SLA models at 1/10 the normal cost. The technology has been incorporated into the forthcoming €250 ($294) Ilios Nano SLA 3D printer. More

TTP introduces FormaJet, a multi-color 3D bioprinting platform

Jul.31, 2017 - UK-based company TTP has unveiled its new FormaJet liquid handling platform which reportedly enables high throughput and multi-color digital 3D bioprinting. The company is currently seeking partners for the platform's development and go-to-market strategy. More

Disney Research animates 3D printed models with cable-driven mechanisms

Jul.31, 2017 - Disney Research has developed a technique for creating cable-driven mechanisms that could be used to animate 3D printed models of popular Disney characters. The mechanisms can also be used to make simple mechanical systems such as a gripper or robotic hand. More

The 'Better Call Saul' special effects team is using 3D printing to make incredible props

Jul.31, 2017 - Thanks to some inside info from 'Better Call Saul' special effects technicians Joseph Ulibarri and Jason Delap, we know exactly how 3D printing has played a part on the recent season of AMC's hit 'Breaking Bad' spinoff. More

GE additive expert tells 3Ders about Syracuse University's multi-metal DMLM 3D printing breakthrough

Jul.31, 2017 - Mechanical and aerospace engineering students at Syracuse University have developed a DMLM powder deposition system for multi-material 3D printing. GE's Joseph Vinciquerra, who worked with the students on the project, explained to 3Ders what the metal 3D printing system is all about. More

Lizard-like telescoping 3D printed robots developed to help in search & rescue missions

Jul.31, 2017 - Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have used 3D printing to create telescopic structures that can bend and twist. Their new technique was used to create collapsible robots shaped like lizards and octopuses. More

Shining 3D to launch AutoScan-DS-EX dental 3D scanner in September 2017

Jul.31, 2017 - Shining 3D, one of China's leading 3D printing companies, is preparing to launch its latest product. Geared towards the dentistry market, the new AutoScan-DS-EX 3D dental scanner will be launched on September 1, 2017. More

FlyPi: an open source 3D printed microscope that can be made for €100

Jul.30, 2017 - Thanks to a study done by researchers at the University of Tubingen in Germany and the University of Sussex in the U.K., we now know there's a way to make low-cost, DIY lab equipment using 3D printing and micro-computers. More

Microsoft and Shawn Hunt team up to create Transformation Mask, a 3D printed robotic HoloLens art piece

Jul.30, 2017 - Vancouver artist Shawn Hunt has collaborated with Microsoft develop an experiential sculpture at the crossroads of 3D printing, robotics, and holographs. 'Transformation Mask' functions both as an artistic expression of Hunt's identity, and an exciting new showcase of what's possible with Microsoft's wearable augmented reality device, the Hololens. More

Airwolf 3D's materials strength test: What is the strongest 3D printer filament?

Jul.29, 2017 - To determine which desktop 3D printing filament was the strongest, Airwolf 3D carried out tests with a 3D printed hook. They used the hook, which was printed on the AXIOM 3D printer, to lift weight until it snapped. Polycarbonate proved to be the strongest. More

IT'SUGAR 3D printed Trump gummies will Make America Sweet Again

Jul.29, 2017 - Popular candy retailer IT'SUGAR has released a line of Trump-based sweets,incredibly lifelike replicas of his iconic face in jelly form. They're orange in colour, much like the 45th President himself, and the company warns that they might 'leave a bad taste in the mouth.' More

3D Printing News Roundup: BASF, 3D Bio Pen, metal 3D printing market, 3Dmate design mat, Dassault Systemes

Jul.28, 2017 - For those of you who don't want to miss a single 3D printing development, here's another quick roundup of recent stories. There have been plenty of goings-on in the industry, with IDTechEx publishing a report analyzing market trends in metal 3D printing, a handheld 3D bio-printer being nominated for a major award in Australia, and much more besides. More

3D printing brings 1940s Curta calculator back to life

Jul.28, 2017 - Maker Marcus Wu has built a 3D printed Curta calculator, a mechanical calculator that can make calculations with the turn of a handle. The device was originally developed by concentration camp survivor Curt Herzstark in the 1940s. More

Tech company HeyGears to open $148M 3D printing R&D facility in China

Jul.28, 2017 - Chinese tech company HeyGears will reportedly be spending one billion RMB (~$148M) to establish a new 3D printing research facility. The new 3D printing center, ultimately aimed at advancing China's national 3D printing industry, will be located in Foshan, a city in China's Guangdong province. More

Buy your own 3D printed garment online: Danit Peleg releases first custom 3D printed jacket

Jul.28, 2017 - A 3D printed jacket is currently available, made-to-order, on the website of pioneering fashion designer Danit Peleg. The jacket was produced with a special rubber-like filament made by Spanish company Filaflex, and only 100 garments will be produced. More

Purdue scientists developing 'SurfNet' AI system that turns 2D images into 3D models

Jul.28, 2017 - A team of scientists from Purdue University in Indiana has developed a novel process which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to transform 2D images into 3D models. The technology, called SurfNet, could have applications in the advancement of self-driving vehicles, as well as AR/VR. More

Cell3Ditor uses ceramics 3D printing to improve production of energy efficient solid oxide fuel cells

Jul.28, 2017 - A new project, Cell3Ditor, led by the Catalan Energy Research Institute is using 3D printing technology to produce energy-efficient fuel cells. The use of a multi-material 3D printer makes the whole process much faster and more cost effective, as well as producing an improved final product. More

China's first 3D Printing Cultural Museum opens in Baoshan, Shanghai

Jul.28, 2017 - China's first ever 3D Printing Cultural Museum opened earlier this week in Shanghai. Since opening festivities kicked off in the Wisdom Bay Industrial Park of Baoshan, Shanghai, the impressive cultural institute has already proved itself a force to be reckoned with. More

3D Printing News Roundup: Proto Labs, Group Gorgé, Renishaw, 4WEB Medical, Dubai's 3D printing lab

Jul.27, 2017 - 3D printing developments show no sign of stopping, so here's another roundup of recent events to keep you up to speed. We have stories on the world's first 3D printed lab, which is due to be completed in Dubai, and some financial results from a number of key players in the 3D printing world. More

SparkMaker launches $129 desktop SLA 3D printer on Kickstarter, triples fundraising goal in hours

Jul.27, 2017 - Hong Kong-based SparkMaker has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the SparkMaker, an LCD based SLA 3D printer that prints in high-resolution yet has a price that makes it affordable for everyone. With a $99 starting price on the Kickstarter run, the company aims to bring the quality of SLA printing to the masses. More

US Army's new 'R-FAB' system allows soldiers to 3D print stopgap solutions in the field

Jul.27, 2017 - Engineers at the U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC) have developed a 3D printing kit known as 'R-FAB' for making specialty tools, spare parts, and other components that would function as stopgaps solutions to part breakages. More

Disney Research develops new method for designing and 3D printing flexible, compliant mechanisms

Jul.27, 2017 - At the upcoming SIGGRAPH 2017 computer graphics and interactive techniques conference in Los Angeles, Disney researchers will presents their latest achievement: a computational design tool that enables the 3D printing of compliant mechanisms'or flexible, bendable mechanisms. More

An inside look at GE's new 1,300-horsepower 3D printed ATP aircraft engine

Jul.27, 2017 - GE has provided an inside look at a 3D printed ATP turboprop engine with 13 3D printed components'one third of its total parts. The 1,300 shaft horsepower engine will power Textron Aviation's forthcoming 10-person business aircraft, the Cessna Denali. More

Future Fruit Simulator: A fun customization interface for 3D food printing

Jul.27, 2017 - A team of Australian researchers have developed an interface for 3D food customization. Called 'Future Fruit,' the project allows users to design their own futuristic fruit and 3D print it. More

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