3d printing prototypes
UC Berkeley’s New Alliance Boosts 3D Printing Resources for Hardware Startups
Berkeley SkyDeck has joined forces with the Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation, University of California, Berkeley’s state-of-the-art interdisciplinary hub, to offer a big boost to hardware startups participating in the…
Wevolver and Mitsubishi Team up for KyronMAX Design Challenge with $25,000 Prize
Additive manufacturing (AM) provides product designers and engineers a high degree of geometric freedom. However, compared to injection molding, the material selection available in AM is incredibly limited. There are…
Additive Drives to 3D Print Better Electric Engines with AM Ventures Investment
German electric motor components company Additive Drives GmbH has received a “seven-digit seed investment from AM Ventures.” Presumably, that would mean that they got at least a €10,000.10 investment? Or…
3D Printing News Briefs: November 1, 2019
In this Halloween week edition of 3D Printing News Briefs, we’re telling you about a report, an agreement, and 3D printed footwear. SmarTech Analysis has released its market analysis report…
3D Printing News Briefs: June 27, 2019
In today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, we’re starting with a couple of stories from the recent Paris Air Show: TUSAS Engine Industries has invested in GE Additive technology, and ARMOR explained…
Formlabs Showcasing New 3D Printing Resins and Mass Customization Solutions at CES 2018
Multiple announcements of new 3D printers and products continue to roll in ahead of CES 2018, which opens tomorrow at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Boston-based 3D printer manufacturer Formlabs…
3D Printing Educator Spotlight On: Phil Hall, Product Design Teacher, UK
3D printing is making its way into educational curricula around the world. As more students gain access to technological training early in their educations, the younger generations will be more…
3D Printing Among Advanced Technologies Newly Appointed Ford President & CEO Looks to for Motor Giant’s Future
Do you remember your first car? Mine was a little green Ford Contour, which I adored and named Baby. My parents purchased the secondhand car when I was 18, and…
Ogle Models & Prototypes Tapped to 3D Print Components for Mars Rover Prototype
World-class prototyping company Ogle Models & Prototypes, based in the UK, has been called on to help with numerous projects involving 3D printing, like this British Telecom phone model and…
LulzBot Mini 3D Printer Helps Agency Get New Runner-Pacing Tool onto the Racetrack
Have you been watching the Olympics this past week? This coming weekend is going to be a big one for track and field, which has always been one of my…
Hürner-Funken Enjoys Success with German RepRap X400 in 3D Printing Prototypes & Small Batches
Germany’s Hürner-Funken is in the business of making quality fans that don’t corrode. Considering they’ve been doing this for nearly a century, while processes may have had some transformations over…
Electronics Giant, Hama, Uses a German RepRap To Help Create New Products
I’m never surprised when people come up to me and ask me what 3D printers can be used for. Although, I tend to laugh a little on the inside, I…
Marble Builds the MRB-1 Drone With Help From 3D Printing
The MRB-1 drone is a removable-wing, composite body aircraft which is capable of staying aloft much longer than a quad copter drone. It’s also very easy to disassemble for transport…