And Vinyly turns your ashes into a playable record
Jul.22, 2013 -
A UK company called And Vinyly offers music fans an interesting post-death "alternative": get your ashes pressed into a vinyl record using 3D printing technology.
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3D printing will take off soon as key patents expire in 2014
Jul.22, 2013 -
Key patents are holding back 3D printing. In February 2014 these patent which cover a technology known as "laser sintering," a low-cost 3D printing technology will expire.
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3D replicas of Van Gogh masterpieces
Jul.22, 2013 - The Van Gogh Museum in the Netherlands has launched first series of 3D replica of Van Gogh's work on Monday, July 15th in Hong Kong. More
German RepRap launches PRotos V2 3D printer
Jul.22, 2013 -
German RepRap just relaunched its 3D printer PRotos V2, an improved version. The PRotos V2 has the higher printing volume and according to the company, it is possible to assemble the construction kit in one day.
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3D printers emit potentially hazardous ultrafine particles
Jul.21, 2013 - A recent research shows that 3D printers produce more potentially dangerous ultrafine particles than previously thought. More
Apple could use patented 3D printed liquid metal to iPhone & iPad
Jul.21, 2013 - Apple is looking to introduce 3D printed liquid metals to its mobile products, with the help of company Liquidmetal Technologies with its patented 3D printed liquid alloys.More
Disney research employs 3D printing to let you feel virtual objects
Jul.21, 2013 -
Disney Research, Pittsburgh, has developed a solution that could enables users to feel virtual objects, experience dynamically varying textures.
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Always losing your keys? Belgian insurance firm helps you with 3D scanning
Jul.20, 2013 - Belgian insurance company DVV and its agency Happiness Brussels will provide a new service for those who habitually lose their keys, using 3D scanning and 3D printing. More
I AM 3D: a prototype metal ink 3D printer on Indiegogo
Jul.19, 2013 - The i-AM 3D, a prototype metal ink 3D printer, uses liquid ink as material that is deposited with an inkjet print head according to the design. More
Founders show pic of ProDesk3D 3D printer and first video
Jul.19, 2013 -
The founders of ProDesk3D showed a glimpse of the ProDesk3D 3D printer standard edition in person and a new video claimed to be finish quality of 25 micron printing, using PLA.
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NAMII organizes 3D exhibit: A history of 3D printing
Jul.19, 2013 - NAMII, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, has teamed with several organizers to create an extensive timeline exhibit of the history of 3D printing, in the McDonough Museum of Art. More
Prosthetics become musical instruments
Jul.19, 2013 - Researchers at the Input Devices and Music Interaction Lab at McGill University have developed "prosthetic digital instruments" using digital technology and 3D printing. More
Get your 3D treatment and 3D printed figurine at Siggraph 2013
Jul.19, 2013 -
Digiteyezer teamed up with DYE PaintBall, PCB Game and Sculpteo at Siggraph 2013 to provide paintball gamers with the immersion of themselves in a 3D paintball video game, and a 3D printed figurine.
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Vets are using 3D printing to help pets
Jul.18, 2013 - In an Australian first, Southpaws Speciality Surgery for Animals is using 3D printing technology for faster and more accurate diagnosis and surgery. More
3D printed Sonic-Ear makes your iPad sound louder
Jul.18, 2013 - Sonic-Ear, designed and made by Instrument Us Inc, is a 3D printed iPad accessories developed for enhancing your listening experience. More
Yamada Denki, Japan's largest home appliance chain to sell 3D printers
Jul.18, 2013 -
Yamada Denki, Japan's largest discount consumer electronics retailer announced today that it has teamed up with IGUAZU to enter into 3D printer market.
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Accord: 3D printed personalized earbuds
Jul.17, 2013 - Designed by Julian Goulding, Accord is fully 3D printed and personal ear buds that buyers can order their custom designs and choose materials through an app. More
NMC Report: 3D printing to be widely adopted in K-12 education in 4~5 years
Jul.17, 2013 - In NMC Horizon Report 2013 K-12 Edition, six emerging technologies, including 3D printing, are identified across three adoption horizons over the next one to five years. More
Bone inspired 3D printed pumps by London designer Chaemin Hong
Jul.17, 2013 -
London based footwear designer Chaemin Hong uses 3D printing in the design of her A/W 2013-14 collection, which consists of 10 different styles of future-forward pumps.
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Comic-Con 3D Printing Experience to feature Predator Alien holding fan's severed head
Jul.17, 2013 - First-Ever Comic-Con 3D Printing Experience Will Allow Fans To Create Customized Figurines Featuring Predator Alien Holding Their Severed Head. More
Get a 3D print of your unborn baby's face
Jul.17, 2013 - Little Kyosuke is 2-months-old. When he was born his family already knew what he'd look like from a 3D printout of his face, made when he was in the womb. More
Easton LaChappelle's TED Talk - 3D printed, brain-powered robo-arm
Jul.16, 2013 - How is 3D printing changing the future of prosthetic and animatronic limbs? 17-year old inventor Easton LaChappelle from Colorado, built a prosthetic arm. More
Protect your USB flash drive with 3D printed Ultra Supple Bus
Jul.16, 2013 -
Ultra Supple Bus created by young maker Megacier is a project which aims at protecting a USB flash drive from external disruption.
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Lexus Korea creates interactive experiences with help of 3D printing
Jul.16, 2013 - Using 3D printing, miniature models of Lexus' premier cars are created to interact with the iPad platform. More
Apple looking to buy Israeli firm behind Kinect sensor
Jul.16, 2013 - Apple is rumored to be in acquisition talks with Israeli fabless semiconductor company Primesense. More
Motorola's MAKEwithMOTO on the road, filled with 3D printers
Jul.16, 2013 -
For showing its love to makers, Motorola recently commissioned a Sprinter van and filled with hackable phones, 3D printers to drive around the country.
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SupplyBetter releases database of 100+ US 3D printing suppliers
Jul.15, 2013 - SupplyBetter announced today that they are making public a database of 100+ US 3D printing suppliers, with profiles and tags for what services they perform. More
DIY high resolution 3D DLP printer
Jul.15, 2013 - Budel's 3D printer uses a DLP projector to expose each layer and cure the print one layer at a time. More
Editable and 3D-printable organization kit designed for your project
Jul.15, 2013 -
The Producer's Mixtape created by agency Crispin Porter and Bogusky (CP+B) is a a kit containing CP+B's interactive production checklist and a custom 3D printable case.
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3D Systems completes acquisition of Phenix
Jul.15, 2013 - 3D Systems announced today that it has closed its acquisition of Phenix Systems, a manufacturer of Direct Metal Selective Laser Sintering 3D Printers. More
3D puzzle Marusenko Sphere made with 3D printer
Jul.15, 2013 - Spanish designers Aleksandr Marusenko and Felix Perez designed their 3D puzzle Marusenko Spheres with the help of 3D printing.
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