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German Power Plant Employs 3D Printed Parts by GE for Greater Efficiency

During this holiday season, I was surprised to see items such as 3D printing pens emptied off the shelves in the few big stores I was shopping in, along with…

Local Motors Building First Microfactory in Europe: Berlin Facility Will Build Autonomous Olli Bus and Serve as EMEA Headquarters

Local Motors, an automaker we enjoy following that develops cutting edge 3D printed cars, is continuing to expand its network of microfactories. Up until now, the microfactories have only been built…

Airbus Officially Unveils Thor, the Fully 3D Printed Plane that Flies Beautifully

The first 3D printed plane is making its debut, and nope, it’s not another one that’s been made in miniature by a hobbyist. And while it’s not full-scale, it’s certainly…

Designer Creates 3D Printable, Wearable Cities Through Shapeways

After graduating from college, I spent a year pursuing a Master’s Degree in Dublin, Ireland. While I loved the city, the highlights of my time overseas were the inexpensive flights…

Formlabs Standing Strong Despite Patent Lawsuit

There are a lot of players trying to move strategically around the 3D printing board. And when you mess with the big dogs, it can be as scary as… well,…

Jewelry 3D Printing Company Stilnest Gets Major Investment

Designer 3-D printed jewelry platform Stilnest announced recently that it received major funding. The investment from IBB in Berlin via VC Fonds Technologie as well as angel investors, was an…

Berlin’s Museums Integrate 3D Printing & Scanning in Several Unique Ways

Museum work often conjures up the image of a lonely art historian working in a dusty library identifying artifacts and blowing the dust off of leather bound tomes. However, just…