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Automotive Personalization Company Uses 3D Printing to Customize Luxury Vehicles
Most people think owning a 3D printer is like having your own factory in a box, and it is– 3D printing is extremely useful for mass production on the fly. However,…
National Research Council Releases Study on the Potential of 3D Printing in Space
A new report released this week by the National Research Council says that 3D printing might enhance U.S. missions to outer space in the future, but not significantly at this time….
MIT Researchers 3D Print Shape Shifting Materials, Could Lead to New Types of Robots
Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers, with the help of 3D printing, have developed a material that can switch between hard and soft. The material is described in a paper in…
BotFactory Combines 3D Printing and Circuit Boards With Squink Printer
According to UrbanDictionary.com “squink” can mean a lot of things. It can mean the sound that is produced from a squeegee on a wet window, high grade amphetamine or even…
UK Company 3D Prints Largest Map Ever of England’s Northwest
Digital printing company Hobs Studio has 3D-printed the largest map of England’s Northwest, known to date. The map, which is 3.4 meters by 1.6 meters (about 11 feet by 5…
ShapeIt Offers 3D Printed Video Game Characters Via Kickstarter Campaign
If video games are your thing, there are probably some games you spend more time with than others. If your game allows it, you probably customize the characters and make…
Stratasys & Graphene Technologies Partner to Research & Develop Graphene-enhanced 3D Printing Materials
Stratasys and Graphene Technologies will work together to develop graphene-enhanced 3D-printing materials. Stratasys and Graphene Technologies’ partnership came about because of the work of the Binational Industrial Research and Development…
French Doctor Implants 3D-Printed Spine Cage to Perform Spinal Fusion Surgery
A surgeon in Lyon, France performed the world’s first spinal-fusion surgery recently. Dr. Vincent Fiere performed the surgery at the Hospital Jean Mermoz using customized, 3D-printed spine cages. Fiere performed…
Nike’s Latest Football Cleat Incorporates 3D-Printed Carbon V-Plate
Nike announced that it was releasing the Nike Vapor Ultimate Cleat Tuesday. The new cleat combines Nike Flyknit and Carbon V-plate technologies to create a super football cleat. An integral…
3D Systems Ranks in Top 20 of Forbes Magazine’s Most Innovative Growth Companies
Forbes published its list of 100 Most Innovative Growth Companies recently. Three-dimensional printing company 3D Systems came in at no. 13 on the the company’s list, which focuses on firms with…
3D Printed Models used to develop Smart Cardiac Catheters by EU Researchers and Materialise
The European Union recently awarded funding to Belgium-based additive manufacturing company, Materialise. Materialise is receiving funding as part of the Cognitive Autonomous Catheter Operating in Dynamic Environments, or ‘Cascade Project’….
3D Printed Full-Featured SLR Camera Hits Crowdfunding Site KissKissBankBank
Amateur and professional photographers rejoice! If you’ve been wanting to upgrade your camera to a camera that was more multi-featured, Leo Marius has come up with a solution for you—…
Selfies Come to Life Via 3D-Printing App, Insta3D
Taiwan-based 3D design firm, Speed 3D released its mobile phone application Insta3D in late June. Insta3D allows its users to take selfies and create realistic 3D-imaged avatars. Once a user creates…
Toyze Application Allows Users to Print Custom, Mobile-Gaming Characters
Mobile app Toyze launched today (July 7). The application allows users to 3D-print customized, mobile-gaming merchandise. To create a custom figurine, users select the character they want and use touchscreen…
Report: 3D Printing Could be a Money Tree for the Ailing US Postal Service
According to a new report, The United States Postal Services thinks 3D printing could be a financial boon for the agency. The white paper, which was released Monday (July 7),…
Connecticut Company Gets Piece of $4 Million ‘Reborn in the USA’ 3D Printing Project
The Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology received a $163,000 contract to advance the usage of aerospace alloys in additive manufacturing recently. The company will work as a subcontractor of Optomec,…
Gumdrop Cases Gets into 3D Printing Game With Custom 3D Case Molding
Gumdrop Cases recently announced that its turning to 3D printing with its line of cases. Gumdrop Cases makes cases for smartphones, tablets, iPods and Macbooks. They are “ruggedized” meaning they…
Innovators to Gather in Israel to Use 3D Printers to Help The Disabled
Next Sunday, innovators will converge on Nazareth, Israel to compete in the Tikkun Olam Make-a-thon. The Tikkun Olam Make-a-thon is a marathon of sorts during which teams of people will use 3D-printing and…
National Institute of Health Offers Its Collection of 3D Print Files To The Public
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), the United States’ medical research agency, and the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases teamed up to launch a 3D Print Exchange on Wednesday….
GeckoTek’s New Coated Build Plate Takes Hassle Out of 3D Printing
If you have a 3D printer at home, you know that though 3D printing is fun and convenient, it is not hassle-free. One of the big issues that those who…
The Future of 3D Printing on Display at Florida Science Museum
Though 3D printing as we know it is a relatively new technology, it is already changing the way we live. A new exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in…
GE to Add New Advanced Manufacturing Works Facility Featuring Additive Manufacturing
As advancements continue in 3D printing, particularly that of laser sintering, we are seeing major investments within the aerospace industries, as well as several other areas which rely on highly…
New Zealand’s Green Party: Investing in 3D Printing Industry Means Jobs, Growth
New Zealand’s Green Party thinks that 3D printing is the future for their country. The technology which promises to add a realm of customization to traditional manufacturing techniques, is progressing…
Konica Minolta Enters 3D Printing Business By Partnering With 3D Systems
Additive manufacturing pioneer 3D Systems Inc. and Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A. inked a distribution deal on Thursday. Through the agreement, Konica Minolta will distribute 3D System’s products to its…
