3D print your frame adapter for Google Glass, saving $224
Feb.28, 2014 -
Now you can upgrade your google glass with your own frames using a 3d printed adapter. Google has introduced four different varieties of frames for its Google Glass so you can make it your own.
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Swedish automaker Koenigsegg uses 3D printing to make the world's fastest car
Feb.28, 2014 -
Swedish automaker Koenigsegg is celebrating its 20th birthday this year. For the occasion, the company has unveiled the One:1, the hypercar it says will be "world's first megacar".
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Doctors in China use 3D printing to assist in complicated bone fixation surgery
Feb.28, 2014 -
A hospital in Guangzhou, China has successfully performed surgery on a patient who suffered from acetabular fractures using 3D printing technology.
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Virginia Tech hosting student contest to design 3D printed aircraft, ground vehicles
Feb.28, 2014 -
Virginia Tech College of Engineering will host a first-time university-wide competition for students to design on-demand, remote-controlled aircraft and ground vehicles that is able to be made almost entirely by 3D printing.
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The beginning of 3D printing as a direct marketing tool
Feb.28, 2014 -
The rather obvious benefits of 3D printing in marketing are often overlooked; 3D software company Loft has taken the natural step of using 3D printing as a marketing tool.
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Open-source 3D printed parts often stronger than proprietary versions
Feb.28, 2014 -
Pearce and his team conducted a study on mechanical properties of components fabricated with open-source 3D printers. The study used standard test methods, except for changing the environmental conditions.
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3D sculpting & 3D printing with Meta augmented reality 3D glasses
Feb.27, 2014 -
For the last several months wearables start-up Meta has been developing augmented reality 3D glasses that combine the power of a laptop and smartphone in a pair of aviator-style 3D glass and a small pocket computer.
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Zecotek developing 3D Printer, shares rise after announcement
Feb.27, 2014 -
Zecotek Photonics announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary, Zecotek Display Systems is designing a unique 3D printer which will offer technical and commercial competitive advantages to existing 3D printers.
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ALPrint's app gets skiers bespoke 3D-printed ski boot insoles
Feb.27, 2014 -
British start-up ALPrint's app will let you create cheap, bespoke 3D printed ski boot insoles by taking cellphone photos of your feet.
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Scientists 3D print a whale graveyard to solve 'Sudden Death at Sea' mystery
Feb.27, 2014 -
It is one of the largest fossil site discovered in recent years - a mysterious whale graveyard was found in the Atacama Desert of Northern Chile.
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Google & 3D Systems developing high-speed 3D printer for modular smartphones
Feb.27, 2014 -
Google is working with 3D Systems to develop new high-speed continuous 3D printer capable of mass-producing modules for their future modular smart devices.
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Nike debuts third football cleat built using 3D printing
Feb.27, 2014 -
Nike continues to push the limits of innovation and design by debuting its third football cleat built using 3D printing technology.
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See the BotObjects ProDesk3D color 3D printer in action (video)
Feb.26, 2014 -
German 3D printer shop igo3d uploaded a video today showing BotObject's ProDesk3D 3D Printer in action. The ProDesk3D 3D Printer promises a speed of 175mm/s.
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Architect, voxeljet create ultra-high performance concrete using 3D printing
Feb.26, 2014 -
Now architect Philippe Morel from Studio EZCT Architecture & Design Research in Paris is using 3D printed sand molds to create ultra high-strength concrete.
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MakerBot takes orders for Replicator Mini 3D printer, lands this spring
Feb.26, 2014 -
3D printer manufacturer MakerBot announced a new 3D desktop printer the MakerBot Replicator Mini during CES 2014. The company announced today it is now taking orders for Replicator Mini.
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Airwolf AW3D HD 3D printer enables larger prototypes (video)
Feb.26, 2014 -
Erick Wolf, President of Airwolf 3D, demonstrates in the video all the details on their largest 3D printer - the AW3D HD. The HD features a print volume of 1,150 cubic inches (12"x8"x12").
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4 AXYZ 3D printing 'smart wood' furniture with embedded electronics
Feb.26, 2014 -
This week 4 AXYZ reveals its 3D printed furniture at the Launch festival Monday. For example the stool in the image below is printed in three pieces while it might need 8 or 9 pieces using traditional method.
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3D printed implantable device that can predict an impending heart attack
Feb.26, 2014 -
Using an inexpensive 3D printer, biomedical engineers have developed a custom-fitted, implantable device with embedded sensors that could transform treatment and prediction of cardiac disorders.
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Obama announces two new manufacturing hubs
Feb.26, 2014 -
U.S. President Barack Obama on Tuesday announced the creation of two new Pentagon-led institutes to boost advanced high-tech manufacturing, with the eventual goal of creating jobs that have been lost to global competition.
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Personalize your 3D printed objects with water transfer printing
Feb.26, 2014 -
Inspired by a Youtube video demonstrating a man dip coating his hand with a carbon pattern using Hydrographics, Bertier Luyt decided to test this technology with 3D printed plastic object.
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LulzBot giving away TAZ 3D printers to hackerspaces
Feb.25, 2014 -
LulzBot announced today it is giving away eight free TAZ 3D printers to hackerspaces to celebrate Hardware Freedom Day on Saturday March 15, 2014.
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HEMA becomes first major Dutch retailer to sell 3D-printed jewelry
Feb.25, 2014 -
HEMA announced on Monday that it will start selling 3D printed jewelry online. Consumers can order 3D printed necklaces and bracelets made of stainless steel, nylon and 24 carat gold.
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What happens when you mash up 3D printing and traditional weaving
Feb.25, 2014 -
In collaboration with textile artist Ozana Gherman, designers at Hot Pop Factory, Bi-Ying Miao and Matt Compeau, launched Hybridized Cloth project to experiment with various forms and techniques, from traditional weaving to digital fabrication.
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E-NABLE connects makers to create 3D printed prosthetics for those in need
Feb.25, 2014 -
19-year-old Peregrine Hawthorn from Seattle was born without fingers on his left hand. But in 2013 he learned how to 3D print and build an affordable mechanical set of his own.
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This 3D-printed gadget plays the classic Windows startup sound
Feb.25, 2014 -
Today Microsoft released a new video that showcased employees at the Microsoft Garage create a 3D-printed doodad that plays the Windows XP startup chime on a xylophone.
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Dual-nozzle Lathon 3D printer with large build area now on Kickstarter
Feb.25, 2014 -
After purchasing his first printer kit in 2012 Nohtal Alex Partansky quickly noticed he wanted a one with more capabilities. Since all of the high performance models were so expensive he decided to make his own.
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This 3D printed clock writes the time minute to minute
Feb.24, 2014 -
Plotclock is a simple robot that uses a marker to write the time on a small whiteboard. While you could always just check your own watch, Plot Clock is much more compelling.
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T-Black DLP 3D printer from Trimaker
Feb.24, 2014 -
Buenos Aires, Argentina based Trimaker is a company specialized in 3D printing. Their latest 3D printer T-Black is based on DLP projector solidification of near UV photopolymers.
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Jefferies: metal 3D printing will grow faster over next few years
Feb.24, 2014 -
Peter Misek follows the shares of 3D printer makers and in this report, he offered some thought on both the consumer market and the professional/industrial market.
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World's first 3D-printed titanium earphones, limited edition of 150 sets
Feb.24, 2014 -
In collaboration with NTT Data Engineering Systems and Probox Japan, Japanese Hifi company Final Audio Design (FAD) designed and created the world's first mass-produced 3D-printed titanium earphones called 'Final audio design LAB 01'.
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DIY 3D chocolate printer at home
Feb.23, 2014 -
Keep has been experimenting with chocolate 3D printing and he managed to create a low-cost method to 3d print chocolate at home.
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China's military uses 3D printing to better visualize landscapes
Feb.23, 2014 -
Through 3D printing process, China's military has created 3D printed tactical terrain maps of Lanzhou City, capital of northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region.
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Nikon Df - from 3D printed prototype to production (video)
Feb.22, 2014 -
In a rare, unique video, here is a closer look at the various mock up models from the very first 3D printed concept to actual production model of the Nikon Df.
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Local Motors to deliver first 3D-printed electric vehicle this September
Feb.22, 2014 -
Local Motors announced this week that it has signed contract with The Association For Manufacturing Technology (AMT) to build its previously announced 3D-printed electric version of the vehicle.
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Using 3D printing to treat 14 months old boy's heart defect
Feb.22, 2014 -
At Kosair Children's Hospital in Louisville, heart surgeon Erle Austin used a 3D printed model to plan and practice a complex operation for a pediatric heart patient in Kentucky.
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Cut/Copy releases 3D-printed video and invites fans to 3D print their own 'We Are Explorers'
Feb.21, 2014 -
Directed by avant-garde creators Masa Kawamura, Aramique & Qanta Shimizu, the video 'We Are Explorers' features 3D-printed miniature characters exploring the streets of Los Angeles at night.
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3D printing making debut on the runway (video)
Feb.21, 2014 -
It's a real possibility with 3D printing moving in on the fashion world. Everything from shoes to underwear could be coming to a 3D printer near you.
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Stratasys introduces copier-size Eden260V 3D Printer and VeroGlaze material for dental labs
Feb.21, 2014 -
3D printer manufacturer Stratasys today introduced the Objet Eden260V Dental Advantage 3D Printer and VeroGlaze (MED620) dental material for use with its Objet EdenV and OrthoDesk 3D Printers.
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Maplin's first airport store at Glasgow will feature 3D printers
Feb.21, 2014 -
UK's electronics retailer Maplin has invested £100,000 in a new 1,000sq ft store at Glasgow Airport. The store will open on 1 March 2014 and feature tablet accessories, phone accessories and 3D printers.
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New extruder could lower costs of 3D printing cellular structures for drug testing
Feb.21, 2014 -
A University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) sophomore and his collaborator has used a specialized 3-D printing extruder to printing sugar grids that mimics blood vessels.
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Create pixelated, 3D printable miniatures with new app Leblox
Feb.21, 2014 -
Created by Paris-based Mathieu Lecoupeur and Soy Phompraseuth, LEBLOX is a new app that allows you to digitally build a pixelized version of almost anything that are then 3D-printed and delivered to your door.
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Dutch company unveils the extra-tall Big Builder 3D printer
Feb.20, 2014 -
Dutch company Builder 3D Printers launches today a new 3D printer the "Big Builder". Like the previous versions, the Big Builder has a sleek powdercoated steel frame.
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Large scale 'anti-gravity' 3D printer goes full metal
Feb.20, 2014 -
Using an industrial robot, together with an advanced welding machine, the MX3D-Metal printer is able to print with metals, such as steel, stainless steel, aluminium, bronze or copper without the need for support-structures.
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OpenKnit printer lets you print your own clothes from digital files
Feb.20, 2014 -
Gerard Rubio has created a new open source knitting machine called OpenKnit that is able to knit anything from a sweater to a dress using open source hardware and software.
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Exhibit on refugees uses 3D printing to shed light on 'invisible people' in Korea
Feb.20, 2014 -
Ad agency Cheil Worldwide has teamed up with the UNHCR and Seoul Museum of Art to create an exhibition featuring 3D printed figurines that highlight the plight of Korea's 'invisible people'.
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Designer creates 'Christie directing traffic BridgeGate' figurine with 3D printer
Feb.20, 2014 -
Orlando, Fla. designer Fernando Sosa (aka Mstyle183) created a 3D printed, full color sandstone figurine of Chris Christie directing traffic during the September lane closures on the George Washington Bridge.
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CGTrader community supports Ukraine with free 3D printable badges
Feb.20, 2014 -
CGTrader, a 3D model marketplace for computer graphics and 3D printing, decided to create 3D printable badges in order to raise awareness and show support to Ukraine.
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Harvard scientists 3D bioprint layered tissue with blood vessels
Feb.20, 2014 -
Scientists at the Harvard Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering announced Wednesday that they have printed intricately patterned 3D tissue constructs with multiple types of cells and tiny blood vessels.
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Start your own 3D scanning business with Artec's Shapify.Pro and Kinect
Feb.19, 2014 -
3D scanner company Artec Group has launched Shapify.Pro – a new iteration of its 3D-selfie technology designed for Microsoft Kinect owners and those who want to make money with it.
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3D Systems buys Digital PlaySpace to bring 3D printing to girls and moms
Feb.19, 2014 -
3D Systems announced today that it has acquired Digital PlaySpace for an undisclosed amount. This is the 3D printer maker's fifth acquisition since December.
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Worldwide shipments of 3D printers to reach 100k units in 2014
Feb.19, 2014 -
Worldwide shipments of 3D printers will reach a total of 100,000 units in 2014. World demand for 3D printing is projected to rise every year and total 3D printer shipments are forecast to reach 6 million units in 2018.
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Airbus expands use of 3D printing and envisions a "bionic" fuselage in the future
Feb.19, 2014 -
Airbus reported this week that it expanding use of 3D printing technology to manufacture individual parts or even larger airframe structures for the company's line of aircraft.
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Autodesk Meshmixer releases all-in-one 3D printing updates
Feb.19, 2014 -
Autodesk Meshmixer updated on Tuesday with a nice all-in-one suite for 3D printing with new features.
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French starup aims to bring ECV-One 3D printer to the desk of professionals
Feb.19, 2014 -
Rennes, France based e-crew vis wants to create a desktop 3D printer to offer professional rapid prototyping and functionality while still keeping the price low.
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3D printing is revolutionizing special effects (video)
Feb.18, 2014 -
Legacy Effects has been at the forefront of 3D printing and additive manufacturing technology for years. Take a look at how 3D Printing has changed the world of Special Effects.
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Mark One, the world's first carbon fiber 3D printer now available for pre-order
Feb.18, 2014 -
Be one of the first to 3D Print carbon fiber with the new Mark One. The Mark One 3D printer is now available for pre-order.
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First 3D printing shop in Bremen aims to scan and print the whole city
Feb.18, 2014 -
On November 15, 2013, Ruiken & Horn GbR opened first 3D printing shop in Bremen, Germany. The company offers affordable 3D printers, accessories and 3D printing services to the public, aiming to bring 3D printing to the community.
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MatterHackers to launch first Android tablet-based 3D Printer control
Feb.18, 2014 -
The upcoming "MatterControl for Android" Desktop 3D Printer control tablet version will now make 3D printers stand-alone as well as networkable.
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Watch Amanda Boxtel walk again with first 3D printed hybrid exoskeleton
Feb.18, 2014 -
3D Systems recently unveiled the first ever 3D printed hybrid Exoskeleton robotic suit in collaboration with EksoBionics at a Singularity University-hosted event in Budapest.
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Filament sculptures based on the behaviour of 3D printing
Feb.18, 2014 -
Instead of creating 3D models in a 3D programme and then simply have them printed out, Lia wanted to know what can be achieved with the actual properties of filament and the movements of the printhead.
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Nokia creates world's first interactive Lumia skirt with help of 3D printing
Feb.18, 2014 -
Nokia has partnered with the designer duo, who are popularly known as Fyodor Golan, for London Fashion Week, to create the world's first interactive skirt made up of 80 of Nokia Lumia 1520 and 1020 smartphones.
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ORNL, CINCINNATI partner to develop large-scale 3D polymer printer
Feb.18, 2014 -
ORNL will partner with Cincinnati Incorporated over the next year to develop a large-scale 3D printer capable of producing large polymer parts much faster and a lot cheaper than today's technologies.
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3D printing kiosks coming soon to a toy store near you
Feb.17, 2014 -
AlphaLab Gear startup PieceMaker Technologies, is working to develop a 3D printer kiosk system that allows retailers to provide low-cost customizable products for customers, creating a factory-in-a-store experience.
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D3D kickstarter slimmer extruder upgrade
Feb.17, 2014 -
D3D continued working on the project and today they come back on Kickstarter with a completed, tested professional level extruder upgrades for your desktop 3D printers.
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iNventOne low cost printer wants everyone to 3D print their dreams
Feb.17, 2014 -
Italian startup Maker Dreams has introduced its first 3D printer iNventOne, a safe, solid, fast and cheap 3D printer with a simple but appealing design.
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feetZ creates 3D printed shoes that will only fit your feet
Feb.17, 2014 -
A start-up in San Diego is working to create custom fit footwear on demand. They combine digital foot model with a custom shoe design and make unique shoes using 3D printing technology.
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Australian police using 3D scanner to map crime scenes in minutes
Feb.17, 2014 -
Police in the Australian state of Queensland has started using a handheld laser scanner to capture data and create a 3D map of a crime scene, including in areas where there is no GPS reception.
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BigRep ONE, a giant FDM 3D printer that prints a table in one piece
Feb.16, 2014 -
The BigRep ONE is an oversized open source 3D printer created by Berlin-based artist Lukas Oehmigen and his friend Marcel Tasler.
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Cool 3d printed skull that stretches like a slinky
Feb.16, 2014 -
Have a look at this cool 3D printed skull sculpture that can stretch like a slinky. At first glance, it looks like solid pieces made of white nylon plastic.
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The Micro 3D printer launching soon on Kickstarter for $199
Feb.16, 2014 -
David Jones and Michael Armani of M3D released a small 3D printer 'The Micro 3D printer' (M3D) this weekend at the 3D Print Show at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City.
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3D printing coloring system for FDM printers wins innovation contest
Feb.16, 2014 -
Spectrom, an automated, continuous, and variable coloring process for desktop FDM 3D printers won both the $10,000 Schoofs Prize for Creativity and the $2,500 Tong Prototype Priz.
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RoboHand inventor launches RoboBeast, an ultra robust 3D printer
Feb.16, 2014 -
Now van As is back with another invention - RoboBeast - a rugged, ultra robust 3D printer specially designed for taking prosthetic hands into conflict zones and areas of extreme poverty.
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A 3D printed adapter that turns anything into a stool
Feb.15, 2014 -
Inpired by a homemade modern DIY $5 bucket stool, Montreal based designer Arthur Schmitt created Anice Stool, an ice stool made with a 3D printed core.
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3D printing 'Around the Table' in Silicon Valley
Feb.15, 2014 -
An exhibit in the de Saisset Museum at Santa Clara University uses 3D printed objects designed by people in the community to discuss changes in agriculture and food in the Silicon Valley region.
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Printing ideas into 3D reality, from ballet shoes to 3D printing dinner for two
Feb.15, 2014 -
With the push of a button – plus a lot of design work and hours of waiting – the emerging technology of 3D printing can produce food, plastic phone accessories, even human tissue.
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Leapfrog goes big with Creatr XL 3D printer
Feb.14, 2014 -
Leapfrog 3D Printers launches today a new product: the Creatr XL. The Creatr XL is based on the popular Creatr 3D printer, but it has nearly three times the build height.
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Hasbro and 3D Systems team up to explore '3D printing for children'
Feb.14, 2014 -
3D printer maker 3D Systems (DDD) and Hasbro (HAS) announced today their intent to co-develop, co-venture and deliver play experiences powered by 3D printing for children and their families later this year.
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$99 Drone company to let customers 3-D print its accessories
Feb.14, 2014 -
Extreme Flyer, a company that manufactures and sells $99 toy drones, will sell plans that would let its customers print drone accessories on a 3D printer. The company unveiled this program on Thursday.
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CNN interviews Chuck Hull: 'The night I invented 3D printing'
Feb.14, 2014 -
CNN sits down with Chuck Hull in Frankfurt, Germany talking about his incredible invention and 3D printing today.
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3D Printshow NY 2014: Objects you won't believe are 3D-printed (video)
Feb.14, 2014 -
This week 58 vendors showcased their creations, ranging from art and human body part reproductions, to life-size Movie action costumes, helmets & figures, at the 3D Print Show at the Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City.
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Ford 3D printing 2015 Mustangs candy and chocolate for Valentine's Day
Feb.14, 2014 -
Fall in love with chocolate and candy Mustangs this Valentine's Day. To celebrate, Ford Motor Company today revealed all-new miniature chocolate and peppermint candy Mustangs made with a 3D printer.
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New Ninja Printer Plate for consumer 3D printing
Feb.14, 2014 -
Introducing the Ninja Printer Plate developed by Wayne Huthmaker. This plate replaces the need for painters tape, kapton tape or other surface preparation on FDM style 3D printers.
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Boat Building 2.0: Italian team 3D prints unusual fishing boat
Feb.14, 2014 -
In the old time, they used mulberry wood for the keel and sea pine for the planking. Today, Italian companies are using 3D printing to build prototype of Livrea 26.
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Joshua Harker's Floral Filigree Series and 3D Portrait debut at 3D Printshow
Feb.13, 2014 -
Chicago-based artist and longtime proponent of 3D-printed art and sculpture Joshua Harker made his runway debut at 3D Printshow.
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New block-cell printing ups brain cell survival rate
Feb.13, 2014 -
Researchers in Houston have developed a way to print living cells in virtually any shape onto any surface. Unlike recent, similar work using 2D or 3D printing, almost all cells survive the process.
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Turn your photo into 3D printed jewelry with Autodesk Charmr
Feb.13, 2014 -
To kick off this month of love, Autodesk is introducing Charmr, a new customizer and a latest addition to 123D. Charmr on 123Dapp.com lets you turn a photo into a one-of-a-kind customized, 3D-printable piece.
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Feb.13, 2014 -
Robocop is hitting theaters this week. Sony Pictures and MGM's RoboCop remake, starring Joel Kinnaman, Gary Oldman, Michael Keaton etc opened in North America at midnight on Feb.11, 2014.
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Six-figure investment backs firm for using 3D printing to help dogs walk
Feb.13, 2014 -
Liverpool-based company Fusion Implants which makes 3D printed implants to help injured dogs to walk has received a six-figure investment from venture capital firm Enterprise Ventures.
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Fuel3D secures $2.6 million initial investment
Feb.13, 2014 -
Fuel 3D Technologies Ltd., developer of 3D scanning solutions, today announced it has secured $2.6 million (€1.9m / £1.6m) in early stage financing to further the development of its Fuel3D scanner technology.
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3D printed lingerie: a Valentine's gift everyone can enjoy
Feb.12, 2014 -
Designer Samuel Bernier has an idea for Valentine's Day, give your sweetheart a gift you both can enjoy: 3D printed lingerie.
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$2.2 Million research to design automated assembly line of 3D printers
Feb.12, 2014 -
A team of university and corporate partners, led by The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), has started a project to create an automated assembly line of 3D printers.
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3D Printing: The Future is Now [infographic]
Feb.12, 2014 -
Let's take a look at how 3D printing works and how far the technology has come since its recent inception.
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Home 3D printers revenues to grow to $70 billion by 2030
Feb.12, 2014 -
The market for home 3D printers is in its early stages but there is strong interest from specialist players as well as global technology vendors in its long-term potential.
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Russian candidate confused election authority with 3D-printed 'mug leaflets'
Feb.12, 2014 -
During a local election campaign in Russia, one of the candidates managed to circumvent a ban on gifts to voters by printing out 'mug leaflets' on a 3D printer.
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New all-metal Printrbot Simple 3D printer unveiled
Feb.12, 2014 -
3D printer company Printrbot will show off its first metal-framed 3D printer from Feb. 12 to 15 at the 2014 3D Print Show in New York.
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€995 Ultimaker and Doodle3D bundle, limited time offer
Feb.11, 2014 -
Ultimaker announces today that it has partnered with Doodle3D to make their WiFi-Box widely available to young makers.
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Eyewear Kit turns 3d printed frames into functional fashion items
Feb.11, 2014 -
Look out standard eyewear, 3D printed glasses have a new source for lenses. The Eyewear Kit, based in The Netherlands makes lenses for 3D printed glasses frames.
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Intel Capital invests in two 3D printing companies
Feb.11, 2014 -
Intel Capital today announced two investments in the fast growing world of 3-D printing.
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Local Motors names MakerBot's CEO Bree Pettis to its board of directors
Feb.11, 2014 -
Local Motors, Inc. today announced that Bre Pettis, CEO of MakerBot, has joined its Board of Directors, effective January 30, 2014.
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Modern Meadow wants to 3D print meat in Brooklyn
Feb.11, 2014 -
3D printed meat may be coming to Brooklyn, New York. The tissue engineering lab Modern Meadow is in negotiations to lease up to 10,000 square feet at the BioBAT facility in the Brooklyn Army Terminal.
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mUVe3D releases improved Marlin firmware for all 3D printers
Feb.11, 2014 -
To add more functionality to the Marlin firmware, Michigan-based startup mUVe 3D has been working with Tim Schmidt and the Lansing Makers Network on building laser control into the Marlin firmware.
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The world's most high-tech, $100K 3D-printed dress
Feb.11, 2014 -
Designer Michael Schmidt took up the challenge with the creation of a 3D printed mesh gown for Dita Von Teese made of made of 17 individually 3D printed pieces with 3,000 articulated joints, and over 13,000 Swarovski crystals.
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Intel invests in 3D model marketplace CGTrader
Feb.11, 2014 -
3D model marketplace CGTrader announced today that it has closed a funding round with Intel Capital, Intel's global investment and M&A organization and existing investor Practica Capital.
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Cell-building robots bring 3D printed replacement organs closer
Feb.11, 2014 -
Biomedical engineers in the United States have announced a unique micro-robotic technique to assemble the components of complex materials, bringing 3D-printed replacement organs even closer to reality.
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Students 3D print energy-efficient car for Eco-marathon
Feb.10, 2014 -
In Heerlen, a city in the south of The Netherlands, students are using tabletop 3D printers and PLA plastics to make a car that will compete in the Shell Eco-marathon 2014.
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Doctor to 3D bioprint cartilage into knees
Feb.10, 2014 -
Dr. Darryl D'Lima and colleagues at the Scripps Clinic in La Jolla, California are developing new 3D bioprinting technology that will print living cartilage into the body to provide better treatment for patients with knee injuries.
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ESO uses 3D printing to create new satellite components
Feb.10, 2014 -
European Southern Observatory (ESO) has recently utilised 3D printing to manufacture moulds for the casting of two new telescope components used for the MUSE instrument on ESO's Very Large Telescope (VLT) in Chile.
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NASA to grow 3D printed space wood
Feb.10, 2014 -
Researchers at NASA and Stanford University are trying to 3D print cell clusters that can produce non-living structural biomaterials like wood, bone minerals, and tooth enamel.
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Investment firm seeks 'disruptive start-ups' in 3D printing
Feb.10, 2014 -
Harbor Capital Group Inc., based in Bloomington, Minnesota is looking to invest between $500k and $1.5 million in 'disruptive start-ups' – like 3D printing, big data, and robotics.
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British surgeon uses 3D printing to create pelvis for a cancer patient
Feb.10, 2014 -
A British surgeon has used 3D scanning and 3D printing techniques to create a new pelvis for a patient who had lost the whole right side of his pelvis to cancer.
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3D-printed 'Lab on a phone' reads mercury level in drinking water
Feb.9, 2014 -
Researchers from UCLA have designed a 3D-printed smartphone attachment and app that can detect the presence of mercury in water.
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SeeMeCNC develops first 3D printing curriculum for schools
Feb.9, 2014 -
SeeMeCNC has recently launched SeeMeEducate, an initiative aiming to support innovative and stimulating ways of teaching STEM and design subjects with step-by-step guides and project ideas.
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'Made in Africa with e-waste' 3D printer campaign
Feb.9, 2014 -
The WoeLab of Lomé, Togo in West Africa has launched a new campaign on the European crowd-funding site ululue.com to help them bring their W.Afate 3D printers to the 3D Print Show.
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Stunning 3D printed neck piece by Hannah Soukup
Feb.8, 2014 -
In collaboration with architect Ludovico Lombardi, Hannah Soukup designed a stunning neck piece. 3D printed by Materialise, the neck piece was featured in the third annual Supima Design Competition fashion show in 2013.
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How Trek Bikes leverages full color multi-material 3D printing
Feb.8, 2014 -
Engineers and designers at Trek Bicycle in Waterloo, Wisconsin are among the first to adopt Stratasys' Objet500 Connex3, a full color multi-material 3D printer.
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NAMC announces 2014 Singapore International 3D Printing Competitions
Feb.8, 2014 -
The Nanyang Additive Manufacturing Centre (NAMC) in Nanyang Technological University (NTU) now launches the 2014 Singapore International 3D Printing Competitions.
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Spanish maker hacked a 3D printer into a smart air hockey robot
Feb.8, 2014 -
Spanish Hacker Jose Julio has built an awesome air hockey playing robot out of 3D printer parts and a PS3 camera.
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3D designs for the Sochi Olympics
Feb.7, 2014 -
To celebrate the 2014 Winter Olympics – and the possibilities of 3D printing – we made the rounds at two of the most popular CAD model websites to check out some freely available Sochi-Olympics-related 3D designs.
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Jolla releases SDK to let users 3D print their own 'The Other Half' covers
Feb.7, 2014 -
Finnish smartphone manufacturer Jolla has released 3D files and technical specs of two replacement back covers for the Jolla smartphone so you can personalise your Jolla to match your mood and personality.
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China developing world's largest 3D printer, prints 6m metal parts in one piece
Feb.7, 2014 -
Since 2001, China began to focus on the development 3D laser printing technology to make titanium alloy structural components.
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InnoCentive wants to weave cotton into 3D printing
Feb.7, 2014 -
A new campaign may take us one stitch closer to 3D printed clothing. The open innovation and crowdsourcing organization InnoCentive is looking for ideas that would weave more cotton fibers into 3D printing technology.
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Stratasys to be acquired by HP or Epson?
Feb.7, 2014 -
According to an analyst at Bloomberg, HP and Seiko Epson Corp will have a chance to move away from the declining market of paper-and-ink printing by making strategic acquisitions of a leader in the 3D printing technology.
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Yeggi's 3D printing online survey: the results! [infographic]
Feb.6, 2014 -
German-based Yeggi, a search engine for 3D printable models, published today an interesting infographic of its users.
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Popeye, 3D printed on a Makerbot
Feb.6, 2014 -
Rik Baker released photo of his famous Popeye Sculpture, printed on a Makerbot 3D printer and the result is quite impressive.
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The marriage of math and art in 3D printing
Feb.6, 2014 -
Cool math concepts and 3D printing swirl together in new ways in the work of Paul Nylander's work – which ranges appearance from lovely light vortex to nautical Buckminster Fuller tribute.
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New MakerBot Innovation Centers to support 3D printers in education
Feb.6, 2014 -
3D printer company MakerBot announces today it is starting up its own MakerBot Innovation Centers for universities and businesses.
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Teen uses 3D printer to make a 'Robohand' for third grade boy
Feb.6, 2014 -
Recently, a third-grade boy received a new, 3D printed prosthetic hand thanks to the help of 16-year-old maker, Matthew Wilde, and the 3D printer at their local public library.
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Go geeky this Valentine's Day with 3D printed roses
Feb.6, 2014 -
Consider doing some gloriously geeky courting this Valentine's Day by expressing your love in a 3D-printed, mathematical-grounded manner.
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NASA rides the 3D printing train
Feb.6, 2014 -
Given NASA's unique needs for highly customized spacecraft and instrument components, 3D printing offers a compelling alternative to more traditional manufacturing approaches.
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3D printing stocks tumble after 3D Systems lowers profit forecast
Feb.6, 2014 -
3D printing giant 3D Systems released its preliminary 2013 full-year results and issued 2014 full-year guidance yesterday, reviving fears of a bubble in the 3D printing industry and sending its shares down as much as 28 percent.
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Utrecht's 'tissue factory' experiments further with 3D bioprinting
Feb.6, 2014 -
Utrecht's experimental tissue factory aims to use research and 3D printing technology to break new ground in biofabrication and bring living, 3D-printed cartilage one step closer to becoming a reality.
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New surfboard fin riding wave of 3D printing
Feb.5, 2014 -
In Putaruru, New Zealand, well-known surfboard maker Roy Stuart is among the first in the world to incorporate 3D printing technology into his surfboard designs.
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Feb.5, 2014 -
3D printing went nano again last week as researchers in Korea published a paper which shows that nanoscale 3D objects – like free-standing nanowalls – can be constructed using 3D printing technology.
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3D printing in techy, wearable baby monitor
Feb.5, 2014 -
With just a glance at their smart phones, parents can now rest easier having detailed data on their baby's position and vital signs at their fingertips.
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Create 3D models with hand gestures: MakeVR launches on Kickstarter
Feb.5, 2014 -
MakeVR includes the STEM System (with two controllers) as the input device, so non-designer civilians can just use natural hand gestures to build complex 3D models and manipulate objects.
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Materialise acquires leading Polish prototyping center, e-Prototypy
Feb.5, 2014 -
Belgian 3D printing firm Materialise announces today the acquisition of e-Prototypy, Poland's leading provider of rapid prototypes and 3D Printing.
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EOS and Airbus team on aerospace sustainability study for industrial 3D printing
Feb.5, 2014 -
3D printer company EOS has collaborated with Airbus Group Innovations of Filton, Bristol, to complete an environmental lifecycle comparison of rapid investment casting and Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS).
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MakerDays kicks off with global 3D printing assignment
Feb.5, 2014 -
MakerDays, a new initiative from Eindhoven in The Netherlands, launched in 14 cities across the globe with a worldwide 3D printing assignment.
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3D printing marketplace 3DaGoGo releases Communites feature
Feb.5, 2014 -
Californian-based 3D printing marketplace, 3DaGoGo, has added a new 'Communities' feature to its platform to help 3D printing designers network, engage, and create communal storefronts for their designs.
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5 disruptions caused by 3D printing according to McKinsey
Feb.4, 2014 -
The speedy evolution of 3D printing technology will be accompanied by five trends disruptive to the world economy – that's according to recent predictions by global management-consulting firm McKinsey & Company.
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Order 3D printed selfies with Bitcoins at new Dutch studio
Feb.4, 2014 -
Today, 3D scan and print studio DoubleMe3d opens in Bleiswijk, The Netherlands; the studio offers 3D-selfie-related services that may be paid for using Bitcoins.
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World Cancer Day and 3D printing: 10 applications in cancer treatment
Feb.4, 2014 -
Today on World Cancer Day, it is appropriate to take a look at some of the ways 3D printing is affecting the lives of people with these diseases.
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Swedish 3D printer maker leads 3D revolution
Feb.4, 2014 -
Arcam AB, a Mölndal, Sweden-based AM equipment manufacturer founded in 1997, has developed an EBM system to build up fully dense metal components layer by layer, melted by a powerful electron beam.
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Stronger and lighter: new 3D printed material takes inspiration from bone
Feb.4, 2014 -
Material scientist Jens Bauer and a team at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in Germany have taken human bone as inspiration in developing a strong, lightweight material made using 3D laser lithography.
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RadioShack's SuperBowl ad has Jason Voorhees interested in 3D printer
Feb.4, 2014 -
Apparently, RadioShack still exists. Last Sunday, RadioShack - once a go-to destination for household electronics - used a couple of the best Super Bowl ads of 2014 to usher in the company's new brand positioning.
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White House hosting its first-ever Maker Faire later this year
Feb.4, 2014 -
The White House announced its first-ever official Maker Faire, aiming to highlight both the remarkable stories of Makers and commitments by leading organizations to help more students and entrepreneurs get involved in making things.
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3D printed hip puts teenager back on her feet
Feb.3, 2014 -
A customized 3D-printed hip implant is expected to save a Swedish teenage girl from life in a wheelchair.
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3D printed filter makes radiation therapy more effective
Feb.3, 2014 -
The radiotherapy department of the VU University in Amsterdam is using 3D printers to make customized filters for patients undergoing radiation for tumors.
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Taiwan develops heat-resistant, food-grade bioplastics
Feb.3, 2014 -
The Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) based in Taiwan has developed a food-grade quality polylactic acid (PLA) material which can resist temperatures up to 100°c without deforming.
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3D printed custom-made sit ski gives athletes an edge for Sochi
Feb.3, 2014 -
At the 2014 Paralympic Games in Sochi, Russia, German biathlete Martin Fleig will compete wearing a sit ski that is designed to adapt to fit his requirements.
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Japanese government to fund 3D printing in education
Feb.3, 2014 -
Japanese government announced plans to support the use of 3D printers in educational settings where students may receive hands-on experience in learning about 3D data and 3D printing technology.
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A vending machine with built-in Delta 3D printer hits Moscow
Feb.3, 2014 -
Walker's 3D printing vending machine, called "SkyForge", is located in public places so that anybody can insert an SD card that contains 3D printer code into the machine.
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AT&T partners with 3D Systems to bring 3D printers closer to home
Feb.3, 2014 -
AT&T and 3D Systems, a leading 3D printer company, have entered a partnership which will allow 3D Systems' Cube 3D printers to be sold through the AT&T store.
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Startup Bow & Drape sews up $1.2M, delves into 3D printing
Feb.3, 2014 -
Bow & Drape, a fashion brand and platform which allows women to customize their own clothing, announced on Thursday last week that it has raised $1.2 million in funding led by VegasTechFund.
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3D printing brings revolution in knee surgeries
Feb.2, 2014 -
In medicine, 3D printing has had most success with prosthetics, dental work and hearing aids. Nowadays 3D Printing technology has also revolutionized joint replacements.
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Lincoln 3D Scans lets you 3D print your own museum
Feb.2, 2014 -
In the age of the Internet, museums and institutions make more and more collections available to the general public for free download, use and reproduction.
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Google and Lego develop 3D modeling app for your browser
Feb.2, 2014 -
In collaboration with the well-known Danish toy manufacturer Lego search engine giant Google has built a web app that allows online users to build 3D models using Lego bricks.
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The 3D printing revolution explained in 20 minutes
Feb.1, 2014 - Biomimicry 3.8 Co-Founder Janine Benyus gives one of her always educational talks at The Circular Economy 100 Annual Summit in June?. More
Neri Oxman who plans to '3D print' buildings wins Vilcek Prize
Feb.1, 2014 - Neri Oxman, a designer, architect, artist and head of the MIT Media Lab's Mediated Matter research group as been named the 2014 recipient of the Vilcek Prize in Design. More
Artist Nick Ervinck sculpts with bits, bytes, and 3D printing
Feb.1, 2014 -
Nick Ervinck is a sculptor of zeros and ones. In his work, new media and digital design are used to produce sculptures – often using 3D printing to realize his digital designs in the analog world.
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More 3D printer stores open in Netherlands
Jan.31, 2014 - 3D printing is in the air in the Netherlands. Today the new 3D printer store Ridix opened in Rotterdam which is one of the first 3D printer stores in The Netherlands. More