3d printed models

Many of us have a passion or hobby that becomes so all-consuming we dream of making it our life’s work. For the artist, while long has prevailed the idea that…

Our fancy of flight begins almost as soon as we are conscious beings, as toddlers fascinated watching and reading about birds, glimpsing and even riding in planes, as well as…

I was having a conversation with the friend of a friend recently who asked about 3D printing. And predictably as soon as I produced a few words about the technology, he…

Ever since the first Star Wars film debuted back in the summer of 1977 the massive Star Destroyer space ships used by the evil Empire have stood as an imposing picture…

When following new innovations in the medical and healthcare industries, it often may not be apparent immediately, but if you dig deeply enough you will find involvement from Materialise in…

La Poste Group and Cults3D are partnering up to offer users a unique new platform, ‘Innovate and Create in 3D.’ While that may sound pretty basic, it is actually a…

Often, we talk about many new innovations and processes in manufacturing that would simply not be possible without the power of 3D printing behind them. From automotive to aerospace, many companies…

When studying human bones, there are any number of issues that arise, not the least of which is the procurement of the bones to be studied. This difficulty is exacerbated…

Patients in the southeast quadrant of the US may soon have researchers in their area to thank as they reap even more of the benefits being offered to the medical…

There is so much to know about the complexity of life that has already been discovered and yet there is an even greater amount that still remains to be explained. One…

3D printing has certainly been responsible for revving up the excitement in many sectors over the past couple of years with innovations that have had even the least scientifically or…

Natural disasters are inevitable in most parts of the world. Thankfully, with increasingly sophisticated technology, we are more equipped to minimize damage and avoid loss of life than ever before….

As Materialise’s reach in 3D printing spans the globe and the technology gains steady momentum in Japan, it’s no surprise the two should intersect in a five-year partnership between the…

“Space: the final frontier.” For now at least, and likely for decades, if not centuries to come, this phrase may be better stated as “Pluto, the final frontier.” Pluto, which…

The very newest technology can often also be the key to preserving much of our older history and technology–in many ways–from archiving and curating in museums to rebuilding and re-creating…

Today America celebrates its 239th birthday, as millions within the country head out to the beach, park, barbecue, or whatever else they decide to do. It’s personally one of my…

For people living in America, at least those living by the coast, we are used to seeing boats, yachts and ships on a rather frequent basis. Myself, I grew up…

The ancient city of Pompeii sat on 160 idyllic acres before it was covered in a flood of volcanic ash as Mt. Vesuvius delivered the final blow in 79 A.D. with one…

For all the kids and families who love hearty mac-n-cheese or sharing popcorn at a movie, now communing around the dinner table or finishing a snack, and then heading to…

There are many 3D printing related Kickstarter campaigns to consider, but some just stand out of the pack.  One such example is the campaign to raise £28,000 (about $43,500 USD)…

I remember back when I was in high school, there was a special place in my heart for fancy cars. I didn’t quite yet have my driver’s license, and certainly not…

WhiteClouds 3D prints models in monochrome and in full color, and their architectural models are something to behold. The models printed in full color require no painting and they’re made…

In 1815, the eruption of Mount Tambora in Indonesia began in April and ultimately lowered global temperatures, leading to 1816 becoming known as the Year Without a Summer. A moderate-sized eruption occurred…

With the reliance of 3D models in architecture, 3D printing inserted itself into the field almost instantly, attracting architects and professionals already using traditional methods to produce tangible models for…