Timothy Bengtson

Patent Filing Indicates that Gillette is Considering 3D Printing Their Razors

There are literally dozens of new patents filed on a weekly basis that have something to do with 3D printing. However, one company, that most people probably wouldn’t expect to…

3D Systems Expands Their Business in Japan, Thanks to Canon Marketing

Their stock price may be in a state of free fall, but that doesn’t stop 3D Systems from continuing their rapid growth into new markets. As competition heats up it’s…

United States Navy Considers 3D Printers Aboard Ships

3D Printing is inching its way into into the lives of millions of people. From doctors, to manufacturers, to the Military, 3D printing is being used for a variety of…

SLM Solutions, 3D Laser Sintering Company, To Go Public On Frankfurt Exchange

We have had a lot of news come out of the United States regarding 3D printing companies filing for initial public offerings, but probably the second most exciting market for…

Stratasys to Acquire Solid Concepts and Harvest Technologies

It’s been a busy day in the 3D printing industry. Earlier today 3D Systems announced that they had acquired Medical Modeling Inc, and today, another 3D printing giant, Stratasys, announced…

Arevo Labs Announces Carbon NanoTube Reinforced 3D Printing

A few months ago a company called Mark Forged announced the world’s first carbon fiber 3d printer, the Mark One. Such a device is capable of printing extremely strong objects, leapfrogging…

China’s MostFun 3D Printer Seeks Funding on DemoHour

We are used to seeing American 3D printing start ups raising capital on Kickstarter.com nearly every other week, however China seems to be getting in on the action now. Mostfun,…

Scientists 3D Print New Solar Panels Which Work Best When Cloudy

Solar panels are the future of energy, at least for those living in areas of the world where the majority of days are filled with bright sunshine, like Florida, Arizona,…

9 Amazing 3D Printed Works of Art

When the phrase, “Future of 3D Printing,” comes to mind most people immediately think about the impact it will have on the medical and manufacturing fields, however artists have been…

3D Printed Polymer Livers Help Guide Surgeons

A few weeks ago we published an article on how a 3D printed heart model helped doctors save the life of a young child who suffered from numerous cardiac ailments….

EDAG Genesis, 3D Printed Concept Car Unveiled

The Geneva Motor Show is this week, and that means a look at some of the up and coming vehicle technologies within the industry. The show is known for its…

World’s Fastest Car, Koenigsegg One:1 to Feature 3D Printed Exhaust Tips

Something amazing about the high performance automobile industry is that, with the help of new technologies, they are always pushing new limits. This is certainly the case for Swedish super…

Australian Band ‘Cut Copy’ Creates First 3D Printed Music Video

3D Printing seems to be making its way into just about all facets of our lives. Now, it has made its way into a music video. Australian dance-rock band, Cut…

Hasbro Shows Off New DohVinci 3D Printer for Kids at 2014 Toy Fair in NY

Just last week we learned that Hasbro had teamed up with 3D systems, in order to bring 3D printing to kids. This week at the Toy Fair in New York,…

3D Systems Acquires Digital PlaySpace

3D Systems has been on a roll lately when it comes to acquisitions and partnerships. One area which seems to be important for the company is the gaming industry. Just…

Robo3D R2 Printer on the Way This Summer: Company is working on Laser Sintering and More Advanced System of 3D Printing

Robo3D is a company that raised close to $650,000 on Kickstarter about a year ago, for their “R1” 3D printer. The printer is currently available for only $599 fully assembled…

Puget Technologies is Looking for Brand Ambassadors to Test New IdeaWerk 3D Printer

Just last week we published an article explaining how Puget Technologies has burst onto the 3D Printing scene with a bunch of press releases about their future release of 3D…

New Metal Framed Printrbot “Simple,” 3D Printer Unveiled

As many of you are already are aware, one of the largest 3D printer shows on the planet will take place this week in New York City. The “3D Print…

Biotech Firm Looking to Begin Production of 3D Printed Leather and Eventually Meat In Brooklyn

It’s straight out of a science fiction novel, printing out pieces of meat without having to kill an animal, or printing cowhide without skinning a cow. Believe it or not,…

IAM3D Challenge 2014 Gives Mechanical Engineering Students a Chance to Win Cash

The inaugural American Society of Mechanical Engineers Innovative Additive Manufacturing 3D (IAM3d) Challenge has officially launched.  The contest, which is designed to provide mechanical engineering and multidisciplinary/engineering technology undergraduate students…

Xcaliboard 3D Printing Control Board Launches Kickstarter Project

It seems like Kickstarter and 3D printing are a match made in heaven. Over the last few years we have seen numerous 3D printers funded on Kickstarter. This is likely…

RoboBeast, Ultra Rugged 3D Printer For Prosthetics, Set for Unveiling on Feb 15th

You may have heard recently about the Robohand 3D printer, a project developed by House4Hack, a hackerspace community also responsible for nurturing the RepTap Morgan during it’s development process. Robohand…

MakerBot Digital Store Releases Dragons of Glastonbury Chess Set & Chunky Trucks Collection

The MakerBot Digital Store launched a little over a month ago, with 4 different figurine collections.  These collection are designs made by MakerBot, and they can be purchased for $0.99…

Stratasys 3D Prints Vince Lombardi Trophy For Super Bowl XLVIII

Stratasys has been getting all the headlines as of late, within the 3D printing industry. Last week, they announced their amazing Objet500 Connex3, multiple material 3D printer, and just yesterday…