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3D Printing News Briefs, May 4, 2022: Construction, Research, & More

We’re going to tell you about a 3D printed pavilion and a 3D printed set of stairs first in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs. Moving on, Triastek has received FDA…

Tortoise Pals Bond Over Their 3D Printed Shells

Daisy is a 75-pound tortoise who was injured by a car. She survived the accident but was left with two holes in her shell, leaving her vulnerable to infection and…

Using 3D Printing Technology to Save the Animals in 2017

As we prepare to usher 2017 out and welcome 2018 in, we’ve been reflecting on all of the ways that 3D printing technology has been used to make a difference,…

Keeping Baby Tortoises Safe with 3D Printing: Update on 3D Printed ‘Techno-Tortoise’ Shells

You may remember, from last fall, seeing a 3D printable birdhouse that was resistant to predators, thanks to its durable, double-shell design and high entrance to keep chicks inside. There…

Educating Hungry Ravens with 3D Printed Tortoise Shells

You may not have noticed the declining number of desert tortoises in the Southwestern US in recent years, but it hasn’t escaped the attention of a team of conservationists who…

Fred the Tortoise Receives a 3D Printed Shell After a Horrific Fire Destroys His Original

One of my favorite reasons for covering the 3D printing space is the fact that I get to report on some really inspiring stories. I’m an animal lover and love…

The 3D Printing Store Expands into Utah and Iowa

Ever since Canyon Critters Rescue helped a tortoise named Cleopatra overcome metabolic bone disease on her shell with a 3D printed protective sheath, the main office of The 3D Printing…

Tortoise, Cleopatra, Receives New and Improved 3D Printed Shell to Protect Her From Infection & Disease

We all love the cute little animal stories we come across while curating 3D printing news for this site. One story which I got rather involved with back in March, as…

Cleopatra The Tortoise Receives a New 3D Printed Shell In Order to Alleviate Painful Condition

It’s truly incredible what 3D printing is doing, not only for human beings, but for the animal kingdom as well. Every month here at 3DPrint.com we cover numerous stories detailing…