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. More

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. More

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. More

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. More

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. More

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. More

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. More

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. More

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. More

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. More

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. More

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.  More 

Subscribe us to

3ders.org Feeds 3ders.org twitter 3ders.org facebook   

About 3Ders.org

3Ders.org provides the latest news about 3D printing technology and 3D printers. We are now seven years old and have around 1.5 million unique visitors per month.

News Archive