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The World Needs More 3D Printed Tracking Cowbells

If there’s one thing that stands as a given in this life, it would be a simple fact; everything needs more cowbell. And to drive home that critical point, a…

3DMS Launches Kickstarter for Modular 3D Printers, Allowing You to Upsize or Downsize

The whole concept of a modular design is geared around a combination of minimalism and quality, as well as economics, and often includes the inclination to leave as small a footprint…

LIUC – Università Cattaneo Opens First European ‘MakerBot Innovation Center’

MakerBot has seen its fair share of ups and down this year, with massive layoffs occurring as the company tries to reorganize with new CEO Jonathan Jaglom at the helm….

Ingram Micro Aims for Europe’s 3D Printing Business with European Competence Center

The enormous community of makers in Europe certainly has a strong foothold in the 3D printing industry, as well as among manufacturers and suppliers. While Milan and London are thriving areas,…

3D Printed Open Source Adaptable Wheelchair Design Released for Handicapped Dogs

Luisa the dog had a very tough start in life. Her mother, a stray dog in Italy, gave birth to a litter of pups on a property where they weren’t…

Europe’s First MakerBot Innovation Center to be Housed at Università Cattaneo in Italy

3D printing is taking hold in Italy, a small European country that certainly has an enormous reputation for making advances artistically and technologically throughout the ages. We feel certain DaVinci…

MeltWerk & trinckle 3D Offer Astounding 3D Print Money-Back Guarantee

When you mention the nearly infinite possibilities available today through digital design and 3D printing to the general layperson, the first words out of their mouths usually are, “Oh no,…

3D Printing: The Stories We Didn’t Cover This Week — April 5

The stories we didn’t cover this week run the gamut, covering announcements of new 3D scanning techniques based on built-in smartphone sensors, Stratasys’ global expansion efforts, 3D printed concrete art…

Groupe Gorgé Acquires INITIAL & NORGE Systems

While already a major player in the 3D printing industry, especially in areas of high innovation as well as specializing in the dental arena, Prodways announced today that they are…

Germany’s iGo3D Partners with Staples to Launch 3D Printing ‘Store in a Store’ Collaboration

As the number of applications for 3D printing continues to rapidly expand, and prices for the hardware drop like a rock, we are beginning to see printers being offered in some of…

San Marino Honors the 3D Printing Revolution with Stamp Collection from Artist Andy Rementer

The Republic of San Marino is, perhaps, not as well-known as its famous boot-shaped neighbor, Italy, but it quietly boasts some pretty impressive statistics — the micronation is the world’s oldest…

Netherlands’ Landré Enters Partnership with Optomec to Distribute LENS 3D Metal Printers in Benelux Region

New Mexico-based Optomec specializes in the technology of 3D printing of micron-scale electronics and laser technology. While they not only innovate and introduce these technologies to their customers, they have an added…

Interview with MakerBot Europe GM Alexander Hafner on 6th Generation Replicators, Innovation Centers & More

3D printing is becoming a global phenomenon, and manufacturers of 3D printers are beginning to realize this. Back in August of last year, we reported on the launch of MakerBot…

Pan-European Energy Conversion Efforts Enlists 3D Printing and Optics Technology

The more pessimistic assessments of the global capacity to convert infrastructure to sustainable energy sources are, in some ways, the result of very limited thinking, of considering conversion in terms…

Mass Portal and iGo3D Announce European Distribution Partnership for Pharaoh 3D Printers

A new partnership was announced today between Mass Portal and iGo3D, with the two shaking hands regarding an agreement for iGo3D to distribute Mass Portal’s most popular 3D printer to…

MakerBot Europe & Datech Team Up in Exclusive European Distribution Partnership

We knew 2015 would be a hot year for 3D printing, and in the first full week of the year we’re already seeing an exciting new partnership arise. 13 European markets…

Hawk 3D Proto Seeks Airwolf 3D Printer Re-sellers Across Europe After Expanding Distribution Agreement

Airwolf 3D is one of those companies anyone should feel proud to be affiliated with, especially as they take the headlines with subjects like their latest Print-A-Thon. During this event,…

FABulous Announces Open Call for 5.4 Million Euro 3D Printing Challenge for European Entrepreneurs and SMEs

Heads up, business minded European entrepreneurs and makers! Opportunities and funds are available if you’ve got the drive, talent, and potential services and goods for an online 3D printing business…

Zortrax Gains Global Momentum, Makes History Opening First 3D Printing Store and Hub in Krakow Poland

Zortrax has gained serious momentum — and fast. Now they have made history, opening the first 3D printing store in Poland. Cementing both the new technology and their presence in their home country…

MakerBot Europe is Announced – Bringing More High Quality 3D Printers and Supplies Across the Pond

When most people in the United States talk about purchasing a 3D Printer, the one that they most likely are referring to is manufactured by MakerBot. The company, a subsidiary…