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3D Printed Egg Decoys Help Endangered Sea Turtles in Costa Rica

Using 3D printing technology, researchers created “fake eggs” to track illegal sea turtle trade in Central American beaches. The eggs were equipped with a GPS tracking system inside to help…

Urwahn Announces Release of Stadtfuchs Bicycle with 3D Printed Stainless Steel Frame

While many commuters rely on their cars, there are plenty of other ways to get around, such as riding public transportation systems or a bicycle. And just as 3D printing…

3D Printed Fins Help Surfers Catch the Perfect Wave…and May Signal a Sports Industry Revolution

If you like 3D printing just as much as you enjoy riding those gnarly waves, you may remember when a research team from the University of Wollongong (UOW) in Australia…

Startup Uses GPS Data to 3D Print Colorful Models of Running and Cycling Routes

I learned in college that I was not a runner when my then-boyfriend, now husband, invited me to join him once (and once only) on his typical route. Wanting only…

University of Wollongong Researchers Plan to Ride the Waves with 3D Printed Surfboard Fins

Over the past few years, 3D printing technology has helped cultivate waves of innovation across a wide range of industries, whether it be on land, in outer space, or even upon…

LightBug Solar Powered GPS Tracker with 3D Printed Case Takes Flight on Kickstarter

When it comes to getting a product to market, the cost of tooling for injection molded plastic parts can be a real setback. 3D printing has been especially useful to…

3D Printed GPS Tracker Improves Quality of Life for People with Alzheimer’s

Anyone who has experienced the heartbreaking mental decline of a loved one afflicted with Alzheimer’s Disease understands the urgency and importance of taking precautions to ensure the person’s safety. As…