Feb.8, 2018 -
SIA Engineering (SIAEC), a Singapore-based aerospace company, is partnering with 3D printing giant Stratasys for the establishment of a 3D printing service center geared specifically towards 3D printing components for the commercial aviation industry.
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3D scanning gets Stanford students up close & personal with animal bones
Feb.8, 2018 -
With the help of 3D scanning technology, Stanford University Libraries have turned almost 100 animal bones and bone fragments into digital 3D models. The 3D models can be used by zoologists and natural historians for teaching and research.
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Has 3D imaging settled the Queen Nefertiti mystery?
Feb.8, 2018 -
Travel Channel has used 3D imaging technology to reconstruct the face of King Tut's mother. The researchers say the woman, nicknamed the 'Younger Lady,' could actually be Queen Nefertiti, the Great Royal Wife of Egyptian Pharaoh Akhenaten.
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Cherish your furry friends with miniature 3D printed pet models
Feb.8, 2018 -
A Calgary-based company is now offering Canadian pet owners the opportunity to 3D print realistic models of their animal friends. The company, GravityB 3D, is taking 3D selfies to a whole new (and much furrier) level.
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FDM 3D printer company Ultimaker joins GE Additive Education Program
Feb.8, 2018 -
Dutch FDM 3D printer specialist Ultimaker has joined GE's Additive Education Program (AEP). Ultimaker, whose Ultimaker 3 3D printer was released in October 2016, joins the program as a sponsor and supplier.
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Polymaker, INTAMSYS to develop industrial FDM 3D printing solutions in new PMPP partnership
Feb.8, 2018 -
3D printing materials company Polymaker has announced a new partnership with Chinese 3D printer manufacturer INTAMSYS. The strategic alliance will aim to improve the integration of 3D printers and materials for a better 3D printing experience and higher-quality prints.
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Kit out your gaming room with awesome DOTA 2 3D printed map from WhiteClouds
Feb.8, 2018 -
3D modeling and printing specialist WhiteClouds has unveiled its DOTA 2 3D Map Model, an expansive and finely detailed 3D printed terrain based on the popular multi-player online battle arena game. Three versions of the 3D printed map model can be purchased starting at $699.
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New Matter shutting down at end of Feb, concern for MOD-t 3D printer users
Feb.8, 2018 -
New Matter, the company behind the MOD-t 3D printer, is shutting down at the end of February, citing financial problems. The company will continue to offer limited technical support to MOD-t users over the following months, but MOD-t printers will lose their Wi-Fi functionality later this year.
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Resin 3D printing used to make Brainwavz B400 audiophile earphones
Feb.8, 2018 -
Brainwavz, a high-end earphone company owned by GPGS, has used resin 3D printing to make the B400, its latest audiophile-grade earphones. The earphones make use of four balanced armature drivers and a 3D printed housing.
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Shark-inspired 3D printed structures pave way for next-gen drones, planes & wind turbines
Feb.7, 2018 -
Researchers from Harvard University have turned to the fiercest underwater predators, sharks, for inspiration in designing next-generation planes, drones, wind turbines, and cars. According to the researchers, shark skin can provide valuable insights into creating more aerodynamic structures.
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3D Systems releases 3DXpert for SOLIDWORKS, promises easy lattice generation
Feb.7, 2018 -
3D Systems has released a new version of its 3DXpert 3D printing tool for use within Dassault Systèmes' SOLIDWORKS CAD platform. The tool lets SOLIDWORKS users prepare and optimize designs for both plastic and metal additive manufacturing.
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3D printed syntactic foam could enable new generation of deeper-diving submarines
Feb.7, 2018 -
A breakthrough in 3D printed foam materials could help to advance and improve submarine vehicles, even allowing the underwater crafts to explore at greater depths.
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Altair introduces new simulation-driven Inspire 2018 design software
Feb.7, 2018 -
Michigan-based Altair has released Inspire 2018, the latest version of its simulation-driven design software. Inspire 2018 is aimed at designers and engineers who require a program that includes generative design & optimization tools and simulation capabilities.
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MannaBot One: a 3D printer for cannabis patches
Feb.7, 2018 -
MannaRobotics, a partner of cannabis company Manna Molecular, has built a 3D printer for printing cannabis extracts. The MannaBot One (MB1) delivers a programmed amount of cannabis extract onto a transdermal patch, which can be stuck onto the skin for a controlled dosage over time.
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Feb.7, 2018 -
Metal 3D printing specialist Desktop Metal has partnered with additive manufacturing software company Dassault Systèmes for education and generative design projects. The partnership was announced at SOLIDWORKS World 2018.
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3D printed reconstruction of 10,000-year-old man's face sparks revelation about ancient Brits
Feb.7, 2018 -
Thanks to advanced DNA research and 3D printing technologies, we now know what one of the earliest British people looked like. A team from London's Natural History Museum and University College London has just unveiled a highly realistic 3D model of the famous 'Cheddar Man.'
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CECIMO and EPMA to boost 3D printing across Europe through new collaboration
Feb.7, 2018 -
CECIMO, the European Association of the Machine Tool Industry, is collaborating with the European Powder Metallurgy Association (EPMA) to promote and bolster the adoption of additive manufacturing technologies across the continent.
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Creator of Liberator 3D printed gun talks state of DIY handguns in new video
Feb.7, 2018 -
Cody Wilson, director of divisive open-source weapons organization Defense Distributed, has spoken about homemade firearms in a new video from ReasonTV. Wilson shot to fame in 2013 when his organization created the 'Liberator,' a 3D printed one-shot pistol.
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333D to sell official 3D printed player figurines for Football Federation Australia
Feb.7, 2018 -
333D, an Australian 3D printing company, has signed an official licensing agreement with the Football Federation Australia (FFA). As per the agreement, 333D will 3D print, distribute, and sell official FFA soccer player figurines.
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Forté: user-driven generative design tool for easy optimization of 3D printed objects
Feb.6, 2018 -
Anthony Chen, a researcher from Carnegie Mellon University, has created an interactive sketch tool called 'Forte' that lets users create generative designs for 3D printing. The tool has been used to make 3D printed furniture, shoes, robot legs, and other items.
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Augmented reality smart glasses let you see life through George Washington's eyes
Feb.6, 2018 -
Major US historical sites like George Washington's Mount Vernon plantation house and James Monroe's Highland estate are being modernized with augmented reality (AR) tours that utilize smart glasses. ARtGlass is partnering with Epson to provide the futuristic technology.
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World first: 3D printed camper with 100-year life expectancy to be printed in Saskatoon, Canada
Feb.6, 2018 -
Saskatoon-based Wave of the Future 3D has partnered with Saskatchewan Polytechnic and local 3D printing & coffee shop Create Cafe to build 'The Wave,' which could very well be the world's first 3D printed camper trailer.
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Sweden's Sandvik invests $25M in new metal powder plant for additive manufacturing
Feb.6, 2018 -
Sandvik, the Swedish engineering company, has announced it will be investing about 200 million SEK ($25 million) to establish a new facility for manufacturing fine metal powders for additive manufacturing applications.
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SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch inspires 3D printed carbon fiber lamp
Feb.6, 2018 -
Andrew McCalip, founder of Cosine Additive, has 3D printed a lamp inspired by SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket. The piece of home decor is the perfect commemoration for today's Falcon Heavy rocket launch.
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FDM 3D printer bed leveling with cheap piezoelectric elements
Feb.6, 2018 -
RepRap 3D printing engineers Michael Simpson'and Simon Khoury have carried out a scientific study into the use of cheap piezoelectric elements for bed leveling and nozzle contact detection in FDM FFF 3D printers. The study found the elements effective even at high temperatures.
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Could 3D printing be used to provide wireless power in space?
Feb.6, 2018 -
Researchers from the Clemson Nanomaterials Institute (CNI) in South Carolina have used 3D printing to create a wireless triboelectric nanogenerator that generates electricity from motion and vibrations.
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BIOLIFE4D partners with Northwestern, launches Mini-IPO for 3D bioprinted organs
Feb.6, 2018 -
BIOLIFE4D, a medical tech firm specializing in 3D bioprinting and tissue engineering, has announced a new collaboration with Northwestern University. Through the partnership, the company will be given access to Northwestern's state-of-the-art research facilities.
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Feb.6, 2018 -
Additive manufacturing giant Stratasys 3D software specialist Dassault Systemes have teamed up with Unlimited Tomorrow, a 3D printed prosthetics startup that uses 3D scanning and flexible materials to make low-cost robotic arms for amputees.
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Capita's 3D printed snowboards ready to carve up the slopes
Feb.6, 2018 -
Capita, a snowboard maker with distributors all around the world, is using FDM 3D printers to make stronger snowboard sidewalls. FUS3D, its new manufacturing tech, uses a strong recyclable thermoplastic which connects to the wooden core of the board.
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12 of the best 3D pens and 3D printing pens
Feb.5, 2018 -
From mini Eiffel Towers drawn in 3D, to architectural models, to intricate and unique fashion pieces, 3D printing pens have been an integral part of the 3D printing industry, especially on its creative side. Check out the industry's favorite 3D pens here.
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