Hoversurf Formula: a 3D printed flying car that costs under $100K
Nov.2, 2017 -
Hoversurf, a futuristic vehicle company based in San Francisco and Moscow, has unveiled 'Formula,' a revolutionary flying car made with 3D printed carbon fiber and metal. The vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) vehicle seats five, and could be in the air by 2018.
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Westinghouse to install first 3D printed nuclear reactor fuel part by 2018
Nov.2, 2017 -
Westinghouse is intending to install the first 3D printed fuel component in a nuclear reactor, and it should be done by Fall 2018. Supported by the Department of Energy, the company is currently researching various AM processes, as well as trying to speed up the standardization of materials so AM implementation can become more widespread.
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Nov.2, 2017 -
A research team at TU Delft, which is responsible for the impressive 3D printed automated origami structures that could be used for medical implants and other applications, have made some updates to this process. Their new structures can incorporate sequential, time-delay folding, and this has been achieved with cheaper materials and equipment.
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Google launches Poly, a free 3D object library for AR and VR developers
Nov.2, 2017 -
Google has launched Poly, an object library for augmented and virtual reality applications. The 3D objects are free, and should be compatible with AR/VR platforms like Google's ARCore and Apple's ARKit.
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Industrial 3D printing software firm 3YOURMIND secures $12M investment, opens NYC office
Nov.2, 2017 -
3YOURMIND, a Berlin-based industrial 3D printing software solutions company, has announced that it has raised $12 million through a Series A funding round. The company also announced it will be opening its first east coast office in New York City.
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3D Bioprinting BioBots changes name to Allevi, introduces new and accessible software
Nov.2, 2017 -
Philadelphia-based 3D bioprinter developer BioBots has announced it is rebranding itself under the company name Allevi. The startup has also launched a new bioprinting software which it says will enable scientists and tissue engineers to work more easily with their bioprinters.
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Vancouver-based LifeTec to build homes faster with Framecad steel beam 3D printing tech
Nov.1, 2017 -
LifeTec Construction Group Inc., a Vancouver-based construction firm is aiming to bring 3D printed housing structures to the Canadian city in an effort to provide a faster, more efficient home-building process.
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LumiPocket LT Personal Fabricator: multifunctional UV resin 3D printer on market for $760
Nov.1, 2017 -
Lumi Industries, an Italian 3D solutions company, has announced the commercial availability of the LumiPocket LT Personal Fabricator, a multifunctional open source resin 3D printer. The 3D printer has been in production since the start of the year following a successful crowdfunding campaign.
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Sandia National Lab team 3D prints 20% more efficient solar power receivers
Nov.1, 2017 -
A team from Sandia National Laboratories, one of three National Nuclear Security Administration research and development laboratories, says it has developed fractal-like concentrating solar power receivers that are more effective at absorbing sunlight that existing systems.'
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Architect Vincent Callebaut envisions rebuilding liberated Mosul with 3D printed 'farming bridges'
Nov.1, 2017 -
Belgian architect Vincent Callebaut has won the Rifat Chadirji Prize for his proposal to build five farming bridges made from modular 3D printed housing units. The prize was awarded to the best idea for rebuilding the liberated and heavily destroyed parts of Mosul, Iraq.
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Nov.1, 2017 -
In today's 3D printing roundup we're reporting some less than stellar financial results from 3D printing giant 3D Systems, an upcoming 3D printing ecosystem from tech company Kodak, 3D printed heart models helping Indian surgeons, and more.'
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iPen: wincoud's 'safe' $49 3D printing pen looks to get kids, schools involved with 3D design
Nov.1, 2017 -
Chinese startup wincoud has launched a Kickstarter campaign for the iPen, a low-temperature 3D printing pen billed as being especially safe for children. Backers can secure a super early bird 3D pen for HK$382 ($49).
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Markforged announces $30M Series C funding from Siemens' next47, Microsoft Ventures, Porsche SE
Nov.1, 2017 -
MA-based Markforged, known for 3D printers that produce plastic parts strengthened by carbon fiber and other materials, today announced that it has completed a $30 million Series C round of funding.
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Stranger Things' monstrous Demogorgon came from a 3D printer, not the Upside Down
Nov.1, 2017 -
The visual effects team behind Netflix sensation Stranger Things has revealed how it used 3D printing during the development of the show's monsters, including the nightmarish 'Demogorgon.' Studio models were 3D printed on a Formlabs SLA 3D printer.
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Researchers develop 3D printed orthopaedic casts with improved thermal comfort
Nov.1, 2017 -
A team of researchers from TU Delft and Boston University have collaborated on development of new 3D printed orthopaedic casts. It's the first time that the thermal comfort of a patient's skin has been taken into account in the production of casts.The 3D printed structure incorporates air holes in specific places to optimize airflow.
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New ECAM system is a low-cost, electrochemical-based metal 3D printer
Oct.31, 2017 -
A research group from the Imperial College London in the UK has reportedly developed a new and low-cost process for metal 3D printing. The innovative technique, called Electrochemical Additive Manufacturing (ECAM) uses electroplating technology to build up metal objects in a cost-efficient manner.
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€1.2 million Niedersachsen ADDITIV 3D printing center unveiled in Hanover, Germany
Oct.31, 2017 -
Northwestern Germany is poised to be a leading player in the 3D printing industry thanks to a new state-sponsored centre for additive manufacturing in Hanover. The landmark Niedersachsen ADDITIV facility represents a '1.2 million investment for the government of Lower Saxony, and will focus on research, development, and technology transfer.
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Oct.31, 2017 -
Here's a brief round-up of four companies that will be exhibiting at this year's Formnext show in Frankfurt. Each business is showing off a new 3D printing system, material or service that should be pointing the way forward for the 3D printing world.
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3D printed small intestine helps Cornell scientists understand gut bacteria
Oct.31, 2017 -
Biologists at Cornell University in New York have 3D printed a microscopic artificial small intestine. The synthetic gut could help researchers better understand bacteria and the human immune system.
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Breakthrough: LLNL's 3D printed marine grade stainless steel now three times stronger
Oct.31, 2017 -
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have made a breakthrough in 3D printing 316L, a 'marine grade' stainless steel. Marine grade steels, used in places like oil pipelines, engine parts, and kitchen equipment, typically have a low corrosiveness and high ductility.
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Oct.31, 2017 -
Researchers at Ohio State's ESL will be making use of 3D printing technology as part of a project to make antenna arrays. These arrays will use higher frequencies and innovative lenses, and can 'float' in the air, in order to improve signal strength and provide continuous bandwidth.
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Oct.30, 2017 -
3D printing news just keeps coming, and we know it's not always easy to stay abreast of all the exciting developments. That's why we're here with a brief summary of things you might have missed recently, including Ricoh developing a new material, J Group Robotics launching a new FDM machine, and more besides.
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MIT's new 3D printed nozzle device could make versatile nanofiber meshes at much lower cost
Oct.30, 2017 -
Researchers at MIT have developed a 3D printed nozzle device for producing nanofiber meshes. The device, made with a DLP 3D printer, matches the speed and power of its MIT-made predecessor, but produces more uniform fiber diameters at a much lower cost.
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Is distributed manufacturing with flexible 3D printing filament worth it? Michigan Tech finds out
Oct.30, 2017 -
Researchers from Michigan Technological University have conducted a study into the cost of 3D printing consumer goods using flexible filament. The researchers 3D printed 20 flexible products in NinjaFlex filament, analyzing the overall cost and technical feasibility of the 3D printed items.
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Kyushu University scientists successfully transplant 3D bioprinted liver buds into rats
Oct.30, 2017 -
Scientists from the Kyushu University in Japan have recently demonstrated the ability to implant their 3D bioprinted liver tissue into rats. The breakthrough could mark a step in the right direction for the development of implantable 3D printed liver tissue in humans.
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$9.3M 'Just in time' 3D printed bone implant project in Australia set to transform tumour surgery
Oct.30, 2017 -
A recent collaboration between the Australian government, Melbourne's RMIT University, the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), St. Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, and medical tech company Stryker is aiming to solidify the country's prominent place within the 3D printed implant industry.
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Oct.30, 2017 -
The Government of South Australia is providing a AU$1.4 million grant to the University of Adelaide to establish the Additive Manufacturing Applied Research Network. The new facility will create jobs and enable many advanced manufacturing projects in defence, medical devices, dental prostheses and injection moulding to be undertaken in Adelaide.'
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Oct.30, 2017 -
The 'Industrial Digitalisation Review,' a UK government-commissioned review on industrial digitalization, has suggested that the UK could create '455 billion ($600 billion) and 175,000 new jobs by embracing Industry 4.0 technology like 3D printing.
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Oct.29, 2017 -
Here's another fun round-up of fun DIY 3D printing projects from a bunch of fun people making their own way in the hobbyist world. This time we've got a 3D printed robot that can solve Rubik's Cubes, an ornate 3D printed speaker, and much more besides.
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Belgian artist Cédric Van Parys re-imagines Shanghai architecture in 25 3D printed models
Oct.28, 2017 -
Cédric Van Parys' acclaimed 'Monuments for Progress' project, exhibited earlier this year at the Venice Biennale, pays homage to the stunning architectures that dot the Shanghai skyline, taking them to new heights in the form of 25 tiny 3D printed models, all created to scale.
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