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Will Formlabs Go Public? 3D Printing Double Unicorn Reinforced by Microsoft CMO as Board Member
Alright, I’ll say what you’re thinking: they’re definitely going to go public. Today, Formlabs announced that Chris Capossela, Microsoft’s Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, is set to join…
Nexus: Hexagon Launches “Digital Reality” Platform with 3D Printing Apps
Swedish software leader Hexagon AB (Nasdaq Stockholm: HEXA B) has been steadily ramping up its digital manufacturing capabilities, including those related to 3D printing. Now, its work in the field…
3D Printing News Briefs, November 12, 2022: Composites, Bioprinted Breast Tumors, & More
Business, aerospace, bioprinting, and more are on the agenda for today’s 3D Printing News Briefs! APG adopted Tritone’s MoldJet Technology, Austal USA is overseeing an AM Center of Excellence in…
Snapchat AR Tool Lets You Try Lakers Gear Before You Buy
Israeli 3D/augmented reality (AR) company Hexa is rolling out a new collaborative project with Microsoft and Snap Inc. (parent company of Snapchat) to create a platform for virtual try-on (VTO)…
Exec Leaves Microsoft for Rocket 3D Printing at Relativity Space
Relativity Space, the Los Angeles-based startup specializing in additive manufacturing (AM) rocket parts, has announced the hiring of (now former) Microsoft executive Scott Van Vliet to run its software engineering…
Xbox Controller Becomes Throttle and Joystick for Microsoft Flight Simulator via 3D Printing
Do you remember when Rock Band and Guitar Hero both arrived on the gaming scene, and suddenly everyone was obsessed with singing and playing music, acting like their skills at…
3D Printing News Briefs: May 12, 2020 Nanofabrica, Voxeljet, Elementum, AMPOWER
We’re all business today in 3D Printing News Briefs – Nanofabrica has raised $4 million in funding, and voxeljet is expanding its presence in India. Elementum 3D has achieved an…
Mimaki’s Minecraft Challenge Winner Receives 3D Printed Model of City Design
Minecraft is a game open to—and enjoyed by—individuals of all ages around the globe. Offering infinite worlds, adventures, weather, and landscapes to explore, Minecraft was created by Swedish designer Markus…
Microsoft Community Pitch-Off: Turning Plastic Waste Into Educational Supplies with 3D Printing
People across the globe are harnessing the power of new technologies in a search for sustainable, low-cost, and localized solutions to life that will eventually deal with some of Earth’s…
3DPrinterOS Announces New 3D Printing Software Bundle with Microsoft Azure
Cloud-based printer-sharing and networking platform 3DPrinterOS, rated #1 in cloud 3D printer management, launched back in 2015 and grew fast. Backed by Silicon Valley, it’s the top operating system for 3D…
A*STAR Signs MoU For IIoT Consortium, Launches Tech Access Initiative and Industrial Additive Manufacturing Facility
In 2015, the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Singapore’s public sector agency for economic research, was focused on advancing 3D bioprinting, and last year it was working to improve…
Microsoft Documentary Series Chronicles Young Engineer’s Work Toward Affordable 3D Printed Robotic Prosthetics
3D printing technology can do many things, but one of the best, in my opinion, is inspiring people to make the world a better place. We first heard about young…
3D Printing News Briefs: July 21, 2017
As usual, the 3D printing world has been busy over the last several days. For this week’s second edition of 3D Printing News Briefs, we’re covering everything from business and…
3D Printing Helps UCL and Microsoft Research Gamify Cystic Fibrosis Breathing Treatment
I have never been much of a video gamer, but I’m a little obsessed with playing Angry Birds on my phone. There aren’t a lot of high stakes in that…
The Latest 3D Printers, 3D Scanners, and Software: So Much to See at Hannover Messe 2017
While we’re currently focusing on the Materialise World Summit taking place this week in Belgium, next week it’s all about Germany, and the Hannover Messe trade show. Hannover Messe will run from…
A Closer Look at the Many Uses for Additive Manufacturing & Augmented Reality in America’s Military Forces
3D printing and additive manufacturing are reshaping the military in America, and in other countries as well. Marines in California took a short class in 2016 about how to best…
3D Printing: The Stories We Missed This Week — January 21, 2017
In our latest edition of “The Stories We Missed This Week,” we’ve got an array of new partnerships and acquisitions, 3D printed gun news, and more. First, Pixologic is expanding…
Microsoft 3D Builder App Now Available on Windows Mobile Devices and XBox One Consoles
Microsoft joined the wonderful world of 3D printing in 2013, when they announced the release of their 3D Builder application for Windows 8.1 machines. The app allows you to load, view,…
i.materialise Launches Help Center to Answer Questions About Their 3D Printing Services
Throughout the world, 3D printing service bureaus have helped make professional-grade additive manufacturing accessible and affordable for everyone. They’ve brought many 3D designs and ideas to life, granting their customers…
3D Designing with Microsoft Paint? A Leaked Video Indicates the Classic Software is Joining the 21st Century
In a world of constant updates to software and software applications, one program has remained weirdly the same: Microsoft Paint. It’s barely changed since it was first introduced, and there’s…
In Just Seconds, Microsoft Users Can Order 3D Prints through i.materialise
With the technological prowess we have today worldwide, most of us now feel somewhat put out upon encountering processes that are still dusty and outdated and perhaps take an inordinate…
Maker Faires Are a Big Draw for Kids, Maker Movement Encourages Future Scientists & Engineers
Children may often become desensitized to the classroom experience, grumbling over math and science in general and latching on to the idea that they may want to avoid those lessons…
Preparing for the Advent of 3MF Files: France’s Datakit Begins Developing Library
As you read, there are numerous people around the world unpacking new 3D printers right now. Whether at the desktop for the home, office, or workshop, or an industrial machine…
3MF Consortium Brings on ASTM International in Final Preparation for Standardized 3D Printing File Format
There’s just nothing like getting in on a good thing at the very beginning, and especially when you’ve had a hand in creating it yourself. Tech titans like Microsoft certainly know…
