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I’m Dreaming of a 3D Printed Christmas

The weather outside may be frightful, but your 3D printer is indoors, so take off your scarf and gloves, come inside where it’s warm, and make some fun 3D prints…

Where Are They Now: 3D-Printed Sex Toys, Part 2 — Etsy

In a previous post on the subject, we revisited 3D-printed sex toys. The topic was such a titillating one a few years ago that it was covered on a broad…

Shapeways Launches E-Commerce Integration with Etsy for Shop Owners of 3D Printed Products

If you’re looking to buy someone a unique gift, many people know that global marketplace Etsy is the best place to go. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Brooklyn, the…

3D Printing of Matzoh and R&D Tax Credits

Matzoh is a symbol of faith has been eaten for many years and is a food that is eaten amongst the Jewish population and enjoyed by many others. Matzoh is…

Etsy Shop Offers Custom 3D Printed LEGO Jewelry to Accessorize Your Every Mood

Christmas is right around the corner, which mean it’s high time to start buying all of your gifts…unless you’re one of those people who doesn’t procrastinate and already has all…

The R&D Tax Credit Aspects of 3D Printing in the Wine Industry

3D printers are being used by innovators to produce a variety of products in the wine making industry. The wine related sector in the United States is a large industry;…

3D Printing Spotlight On: Mazuir Ross, Artist and 3D Print Shop Owner

Every child has dreams about what they’d like to do when they grow up, but only some of us are lucky enough to achieve those goals – or to have…

3D Printing Spotlight On: Poppy Lyttle, Former Education Specialist at MakerBot, Educational Advisor for 3DPrint.com’s Design Courses

If you took our month-long, Formlabs-sponsored Beginner Design for 3D Printing course in March, it’s likely that you remember 3D printing educator Poppy Lyttle, the educational advisor for 3DPrint.com’s design courses. The session…

3D Printing Spotlight On: Vicky Somma, Maker and Software Developer

If you’re inexperienced with 3D printing but want to learn, there are plenty of courses, both online and in-person, that you can take – or, if you’re anything like Vicky…

Dexterity Problems? Lace Your Shoes with 3D Printed Magnetic Closures Thanks to the Ruiz Brothers

Noe and Pedro Ruiz, or as they’re collectively known at Adafruit, the Ruiz Brothers, never disappoint when putting together their weird, wonderful, and innovative 3D printing and electronics projects. Starting…

Smart 3D Printed Jewelry Company POESIS Completes Successful Crowdfunding

POESIS, a 3D printing startup based in Hong Kong, recently closed its successful crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter for a smart 3D printing jewelry system which anyone can easily utilize to…

Shapeways and Other 3D Printing Businesses File Comments with the US Copyright Office Over Online Copyrights

Online 3D printing services provider and 3D model marketplace Shapeways has joined several other internet-based companies in helping the United States Copyright Office understand how copyright claims work on the…

Get Your 3D Printed Customized Cookie Cutters: Logos, Pets, Family Members, You!

Anytime that we say that something can be 3D printed as a selfie, it’s likely that this can include a family portrait or a team logo. And this is precisely why…

3D Printing Artist Chris Milnes Explores Controversial Pop Cultural Variations of Laughing Buddha Statue

“A jug fills drop by drop,” Buddha once said. And when it comes to 3D printing, Buddha would probably say something like “A 3D printer extrudes filament layer by filament layer.” If you know anyone…

Vicky Somma Presents Her Multi-Colored 3D Printed Aviary–Created on a Single Extruding MakerGear M2

The name Vicky Somma is becoming synonymous with 3D printing–and sincere, fun inspiration. She taught herself how to use a printer and then became a motivating force for others with…

Imagine Your 3D Printed Face on Your Favorite Lego Superhero Minifigure

We have heard much about the 3D printed selfie craze, whereby you can get a full body scan of yourself or your family and have it 3D printed into a…

Is Low-Volume and Transparent Manufacturing the Future of Manufacturing?

If you’re not familiar with the Brooklyn-based 3D printing service bureau Voodoo Manufacturing then it is probably a good idea to get familiar with them. Formed by a group of…

Weekly Roundup: Ten 3D Printable Things – Nerdy Christmas Tree Ornaments

This is truly a great time to be a nerd–what with comic book movies, TV shows and new Star Wars adventures all around us we’ve officially gone mainstream. While most…

Back to Handcrafted Basics: Talented Artists Toss High Tech & 3D Printing Out The Window

As someone who has failed miserably in the art of whittling, woodworking in shop class, knitting, crocheting, and anything that involves using a couple of what seem like unwieldy yet…

Back to 1984: 3D Print Your Own Retro Mini Apple Computer, or Purchase One on Etsy

Charles Mangin is too cool for school, taking us back to the computer science lab of the ’80s when Apple was infiltrating secondary schools and higher learning institutions, much like…

This 3D Printed Respirator Mask from Mad Max: Fury Road is as Horrifying as the Man Who Wears It

There may be a few movies that make more money this year than Mad Max: Fury Road, but there certainly will not be a movie that makes a larger impact…

A Very, Very Close Look at 3D Printing Filaments — Via Scanning Electron Microscope

Vic Harkness is a full-time student in Wales studying for a degree in AI and Robotics, and she also enjoys falconry, photography, and 3D printers. In fact, she sells a…

These Elegant 3D Printed Coasters Inspired by Nature are Works of Art

Romanian architect, product designer, entrepreneur, and 3DPB.com member Irina Alexandra admits that she’s “crazy in love with 3D printing!” Her most recent foray into 3D design and printing yielded an artful collection…

Project3DPrint Kits: Make Your Own 3D Printed Gadgets With One-Stop Shopping

Pulling together the necessary materials for a 3D printing project can be time consuming. Often you’re ordering electrical components from multiple sources online, heading to the hardware store, and digging…