How 3D printing helped create Hela's stunning headdress in 'Thor: Ragnarok'
Nov.13, 2017 -
Fans of 'Thor: Ragnarok' will be excited to learn that Hela's menacing headdress (worn by actress Cate Blanchett) was made with the help of 3D printing. Ironhead Studio's Jose Fernandez dishes on how the prop was created for the Marvel franchise.
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3D printed skull model saves Australian baby whose nose was blocked with bone
Nov.13, 2017 -
A 3D printed skull has helped an Australian infant survive a birth complication. Baby Sophia, from Perth, was born with bone fused over her nasal cavity, and could not breathe without a ventilator. Surgeons used a 3D printed model to get a better look at the skull before operating.
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German company Amtopus 3D prints packaging from apricot cores and other raw bio-materials
Nov.13, 2017 -
Amtopus, a company based in Chemnitz, Germany, has recently won an environmental award for its pioneering 3D printing work. It makes use of raw bio-degradable materials, such as apricot cores or wood flour, and processes them into eco-friendly 3D printable materials for making packaging containers.
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NXT Factory completes beam delivery system for NXF1 'Quantum Laser Sintering' 3D printer
Nov.13, 2017 -
NXT Factory, the 3D printing company behind Quantum Laser Sintering (QLS), has completed the development of a beam delivery system that converts a single laser into several million micro lasers without power degradation. It will use the technology in its forthcoming NXF1 QLS 3D printer.
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Vietnamese Firm Bkav claims to have beaten iPhone X's Face ID using a $150 3D printed mask
Nov.13, 2017 -
3D printing has been used to bypass Apple's new Face ID security system on the iPhone X. Vietnamese security firm Bkav made a 3D printed mask with silicone features in order to trick Face ID into unlocking an iPhone.
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Nov.12, 2017 -
Here's another round-up of some fun DIY projects that have been shared around the hobbyist 3D printing world recently, hopefully giving you inspiration to get involved yourself, or at least providing some comfort in these turbulent times as summer curdles into the sour light of autumn. There's a set of 3D printed tires that let you drive on water, a 3D printed semi-automatic railgun, and more besides.
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Gabrielle Keaton, Miss Multiverse Australia to wear 3D printed dress to world finals
Nov.11, 2017 -
3D printed fashion has officially soared to national heights: fans of the Miss Multiverse Beauty Pageant and Modelling Competition will get to glimpse the first ever 3D printed national costume on Australian finalist Gabrielle Keaton this November in the Dominican Republic.
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Scientists develop a 3D printable fiber for clothes that can cool you down
Nov.10, 2017 -
Researchers at the University of Maryland College Park have developed a new textile that could, one day, don as our own personal cooling unit, in place of air conditioning. Recently published in the journal ACS Nano, the study investigates the potential of 3D printing in manufacturing high-tech fabrics designed to keep you cool.
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Tumaker's Voladd desktop 3D printer hits the market, expects to sell 3000 units by end of year
Nov.10, 2017 -
A new consumer desktop 3D printer has just hit the market in Spain's Basque country. Tumaker's Voladd FDM machine will be aimed at complete 3D printing beginners, and it comes with a specially designed bio-plastic filament material.
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Australia's TGA may amend regulations on personalized 3D printed medical devices
Nov.10, 2017 -
Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) is looking at changing regulations on personalized 3D printed medical devices. A consultation was launched on Thursday, with some believing Australia could be off the pace in terms of 3D printing innovation.
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Open-source 3D printed kit transforms $500 wheelchair into $2500 electronic wheelchair
Nov.10, 2017 -
A team of around 30 high school roboticists from Ra'anana in Israel has developed a 3D printed Electric Wheelchair Kit that transforms an ordinary wheelchair into a motorized one. The 3D printed tool could save wheelchair users around $2,000.
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3D printing presents cyber security risks for aircraft manufacturers, says Atlantic Council report
Nov.10, 2017 -
The Atlantic Council, a Washington, D.C. think-tank has released a new report which outlines the benefits and risks of 3D printing within the aviation sector. The report is entitled 'Aviation Security: Finding Lift, Minimizing Drag.'
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Design students 3D print incredible pleated costumes for Beijing Opera performance
Nov.10, 2017 -
At an upcoming performance of Farewell My Concubine by the Beijing Opera, the actors will be dressed in amazingly detailed 3D printed costumes designed by Mingjing Lin and Tsai-Chun Huang, two Fashion and Textile PhD students at the Royal College of Art, London.
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Fast-growing 3D printer company XYZprinting invests in Nexa3D and partners with DWS, Sicnova
Nov.10, 2017 -
As XYZprinting prepares to enter the industrial market, the 3D printer company has formed a number of key alliances. New partners include SLA specialists Nexa3D and Digital Wax Systems, as well as large-format additive manufacturing company Sicnova.
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Nov.9, 2017 -
We've got another round-up of recent 3D printing events for you, in case you've missed out on anything. Latest stories from the 3D printing world include Nuvasive launching a new implant, a collaboration between EWF and CECIM, and more besides.
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XYZprinting taking on industrial market with 5 new 3D printers
Nov.9, 2017 -
3D printing company XYZprinting, known for its user-friendly Da Vinci range of desktop 3D printers, is branching out into the professional sphere with five new 3D printers, including a laser sintering system, a full-color binder jetting printer, and three DLP machines.
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Desktop Metal now taking international pre-orders for 'Studio System' metal 3D printer
Nov.9, 2017 -
Desktop Metal has announced it will begin taking international pre-orders for its innovative desktop metal 3D printing 'Studio System.' The Massachusetts-based company has gained significant attention over the past year, since it announced the release of its anticipated metal 3D printing systems.
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Nov.9, 2017 -
Software giant Hewlett-Packard (HP) has just unveiled its newest 3D printing solution: the Jet Fusion 3D 4210, a system upgrade aimed at industrial-scale 3D manufacturing, alongside an expanded materials portfolio. A new slate of partners will also be coming on board for the development of HP's popular Open Materials Platform.
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Singapore's Sembcorp Marine to develop use of 3D printing, drone to boost offshore & marine sector
Nov.9, 2017 -
Sembcorp Marine, a Singapore-based marine and offshore engineering company, recently signed an MOU through which it will aim to collaboratively develop 3D printing, drone, and digital twin technologies which could impact the offshore and marine (O&M) industry
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Fraunhofer ILT to unveil large-scale SLM 3D printing system at Formnext 2017
Nov.9, 2017 -
Scientists from the Germany-based Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology ILT have announced they will be presenting their latest technology, a new, large-scale SLM laboratory system, at the upcoming formnext trade show in Frankfurt, Germany.
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3D printed self-balancing scooter is German students' attempt to 'think additively'
Nov.9, 2017 -
Students from the University of Applied Sciences Ravensburg-Weingarten in Germany'have designed a first-of-its-kind 3D printed self-balancing scooter. The project is being supported by Stratasys, whose Fortus 900mc 3D printer was used for the larger components.
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UK researchers pioneer breakthrough method to 3D print fully functional electronic circuits
Nov.9, 2017 -
Researchers at the UK's University of Nottingham have developed a way to 3D print functional electric circuits using inkjet printing and UV curing. The circuits contain both electrically conductive metallic inks and insulating polymeric inks.
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Nov.8, 2017 -
Here's another round-up of some 3D printing news events you might have missed recently. Stories include Nano Dimension opening a 3D printing customer experience center, SelfCAD giving away free licenses, and more besides.
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Amsterdam unveils two 3D printed sofas, each made up of 3,000 plastic bags
Nov.8, 2017 -
The city of Amsterdam has unveiled two 3D printed sofas, each made up of 3,000 plastic bags, as part of its new 'Circulaire Expositie' ( 'Recycling Exhibition'). On display at the Stadhuis until October 26th, this exhibition serves to showcase Amsterdam's commitment towards building a sustainable city, and the role 3D printing plays in that effort.
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Dartmouth's WiPrint tech uses low-cost 3D printed reflectors to custom improve WiFi signals
Nov.8, 2017 -
A team of researchers from Dartmouth College in New Hampshire has devised a remarkably simple and affordable way to improve WiFi signals within an indoor space and even strengthen wireless security: 3D printed structures covered in aluminum foil.
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Xuberance & Farsoon 3D print beautiful handbag collections from TPU
Nov.8, 2017 -
Shanghai-based design studio Xuberance never ceases to impress us with its stunning 3D printed fashion pieces and accessories. Now, the studio has partnered with Chinese 3D printing company Farsoon to realize two collections of 3D printed handbags.
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NASA kicks off $2M 3D Printed Habitat Challenge Phase 3: On-Site Habitat Competition
Nov.8, 2017 -
NASA has kicked off the third phase of its 3D Printed Habitat Challenge, which encourages amateur inventors to come up with 3D printed solutions for human habitats on Mars. Phase 3, the On-Site Habitat Competition, has a $2 million prize purse.
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VERASHAPE to launch new 5-axis VSHAPER FDM 3D printer at formnext 2017
Nov.8, 2017 -
Polish 3D printer manufacturer VERASHAPE has announced it will be unveiling its newest product, a 5-axis 3D printer called VSHAPER, at the upcoming formnext 3D printing trade show in Frankfurt.
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Roboze releases new ARGO 500 3D printer for high-performance polymers
Nov.8, 2017 -
Italian 3D printer manufacturer Roboze has just announced the release of a new 'high impact' FDM/FFF 3D printer: the ARGO 500. The company says its new system is built for industrial manufacturing and is capable of printing with high-performance polymers.
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SPEE3D announces global launch of LightSPEE3D metal 3D printer with 'supersonic 3D deposition'
Nov.8, 2017 -
Australia's SPEE3D has announced its official global launch and the availability of its industrial 3D printer, which uses supersonic 3D deposition (SP3D) technology to print at extremely fast speeds. The LightSPEE3D printer purportedly print metal parts in a 'matter of minutes.'
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