Laura Taalman

Shapeways and New York Public Library Honor Graduates of the Make it, Print it, Sell it Program

Back in June, we reported that Shapeways EDU, the educational department of the 3D printing service bureau, was partnering with the New York Public Library’s TechConnect Program to provide 3D…

Snowflake Machine Makes One Billion Unique Snowflake Patterns for 3D Printed Ornaments

I recently found a large pink-glittered snowflake decoration on the street that now graces my apartment door for the holiday season, and it reminded me about how miraculous snowflakes really are. Do you…

Heroes of 3D Printing – Educator Josh Ajima Brings 3D Printed Art to the Gumball Machine

Josh Ajima is a teacher and 3D printing evangelist, and through his Design Make Teach sites, he blogs about making in the classroom. He is the Technology Resource Teacher for the Loudoun Academy…

Mathematics/Physics Student Creates 3D Printed Puzzle of Trefoil Knot, Catches Mathematical Community’s Interest

Senior year of high school, I made room for drama in my class schedule by dropping from the track of honors math courses (Calculus? no, thanks!) I’d been taking since…