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Researchers Develop Dense Facial Tissue Depth Mapping Method for 3D Data Point Collection
Historians, archaeologists, and anthropologists have used 3D technology many times over the years to pull the cover back on history. There are important implications for forensic anthropology that come from…
Researchers Compare Human Cadavers and 3D Printed Anatomical Models to Determine Print Accuracy
Surgeons often turn to innovative technology, like 3D printed anatomical models, to get a closer, more detailed look inside a patient’s body ahead of complex procedures. In particular, these models…
Hybrid 3D Printing for Lung Model with Tumors Reduces Surgery Time
Time and again, we see 3D printing used in the medical field to reduce procedure times, save money, and make surgery safer. Using a combination of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and CT…
MIT 3D Scanning Solution Uses Low-Cost Kinect to Produce High-Resolution Imaging of a Tyrannosaurus Rex Called Sue
Anyone who thinks that the lion is king of the beasts obviously hasn’t taken a good luck at a Tyrannosaurus rex lately. However, since the T. rex has been extinct for…
3D Printing Eliminates the ‘Look, Don’t Touch’ Rule for Archaeologists, Students & Museum Visitors
It’s been well established at this point that 3D printing is making a significant impact on industry around the world, whether you delve into aerospace, medicine, or even art, fashion,…
Photographer Uses Drone to 3D Print Peruvian “Christ of the Pacific” Statue
When I hear the word “drone,” often my mind wanders to the technology’s military applications. I have to remind myself that a drone is a flying remote controlled machine or “unmanned…
Here’s a Simple Video Tutorial to 3D Print a World of Warcraft Model — Like Swift Spectral Tiger
The worlds of 3D printing and gaming are increasingly overlapping, as fans can now choose to order their favorite game characters through services that will 3D print them and ship…
Engineer 3D Prints an Ancient Form of Dice
As children, we don’t usually think about the origins of the games we play. Most of the most common and universal childhood games have been around for centuries – did…
How to 3D Print Your MRI Data
Tyson James is a civil engineering student who is dedicated to teaching people the intricacies of 3D printing at Brigham Young University’s Harold B. Lee Library and encourages students to utilize the…
This 3D Printable Jointed Puppy is as Cute as a 3D Printed Button
Having a dog is a huge responsibility that far too many people don’t take as seriously as they should. A dog needs more than a bowl of water and some…
The Beauty of Math! These 3D Printed Fractals Will Blow Your Mind
When I was in school, I admittedly was not a fan of mathematics. It was just something about numbers that turned me away. While my grades held up, and I never failed…
San Francisco-based Artist Creates a 3D Printed Model of the City’s Sewer System
The city of San Francisco is known for many things–its steep hills, its exquisite view of the bay, its landmark Golden Gate Bridge, its trolley cars, its rich, lively culture….
