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3D Printed Models for Training & Planning of Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery

A small gland (about the size of a small bean) located at the base of the skull, the pituitary secretes hormones and regulates the other major organs. Also known as…

Imgur User Beats New Samsung Galaxy S10 ID Scanner with 3D Printed Fingerprint

While we have become well familiarized with the concept that ‘there is an app for that,’ today another common statement in tech-savvy circles is ‘well, you know you could 3D…

Engineering Student Creates Inexpensive 3D Printed Eye Prosthesis

While some researchers have worked on 3D printed eyes that could reverse blindness and connect to WiFi, the possibility of a 3D printed eye prosthesis that looks real represents a…

First Time 3D Printing User Creates Highly Detailed Models of SpaceX Rockets with Form 2 3D Printer

These days, it seems like nearly every part and component found on a rocket bound for space is 3D printed, from the thrust chamber assembly of an engine and rocket engine…

Online Educators SolidProfessor Partners with SOLIDWORKS to Offer New Certification Courses

As technology continues to exponentially improve, the future of industry and manufacturing is rapidly requiring new employees have at least a passing familiarity with 3D technology. Automation, additive manufacturing and…

3D Modeling Helps Loopcreative Rethink Hanging With Sculptural Clothing Rack

We’ve all seen stores like this. Boutiques with fewer items of clothing for sale than you might pack for a weekend at your parents’ house. I rarely buy anything at…

Irish Digital Art Student Creates Sea Monster with i.materialise 3D Printing

As members of the human species, we all know that our imagination can sometimes wander to fantastical and frightening places. For every hero we see draw a weapon or save…

Fashion Student’s Dissertation Includes a Beautiful 3D Printed Dress Created with Help from Materialise

I love 3D printed fashion. Not only has the medium allowed for incredible geometries and textures that would be impossible to create by other means, but it also gives designers…

Check Out this Amazing Desk Made from a 3D Printed Map of Manhattan

Even as a California native it would be impossible for me to not acknowledge that there really is no place on Earth quite like Manhattan. It is the economic and cultural…

3D Printed Fabulous Beasts Doing Fabulously On Kickstarter

Sometimes when I write about certain Kickstarter projects, I get really excited about them. I’ve backed a couple, and I regularly check up on others to see how they’re doing….

The Four Most Promising 3D Printing Investment Opportunities for 2016

With last year’s stock implosion of 3D printing giants 3D Systems and Stratasys and their rapidly dwindling good will on the stock market, you would think that the 3D printing…

Sketchfab Now Supports In-Browser Animations in Interactive 3D

Sketchfab has been the go-to viewing platform for sharing and viewing 3D models since the 3D content distribution website launched back in 2013. Originally their in-browser functionality was limited to…

Autodesk Releases 3ds Max 2016 Extension 2 with New Features and One-Click 3D Printing

3ds Max has consistently been one of the most popular 3D graphics programs on the market, and one of software developer Autodesk‘s flagship products. But as with any piece of…

This Awesome 3D Printed Mech is Made of 129 Individual Parts

When most people get their first 3D printer, their first 3D printing project tends to be something simple, like a Yoda head or a cell phone case. But 3D design…

Skateboarder Creates 3D Printed Braking System for Onda Longboard

If you are an avid skateboarder or if you know one well, then you are familiar with the bruises, scars, and stories that go along with this daring hobby. Well-loved…

One, Two, 3D Print Your Own Shoe–in Any Style You See Fit, from Sneakers to Sandals

While 3D printing a pair of shoes might sound like a simple enough feat these days, the idea that the basic designer now has the tools to pull this off…

3D Printed Remote Controlled Snowblower Hits Kickstarter

It’s almost impossible to express how happy I am that I don’t need one of these right now–but this amazing, 3D printed RC snow blower will come in handy the…

AutoDesk Rolls Out New 3D Printing Features in Inventor Professional 2016

Autodesk has rolled out the latest version of the company’s flagship engineering software suite, Inventor Professional, and they say it includes 387 enhancements. Perhaps most important to Autodesk, they say some 32…

ZBrush and i.materialise Help Artist Jody Garrett Create Dark, Elaborate Fantasy Artwork

3D designer Jody Garrett got a great assignment from his employer: Help us figure out how to use 3D printing to enhance our thriving architectural practice. Garrett works for the…

3D Printing Meets Model Building with This Amazing T80 Russian Tank

If you’re looking for a way to while away the long winter hours and you have a 3D printer, Instructables maker and model enthusiast “8bitwood” has a project for you….