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Focusing on Software & Design: Materialise Malaysia Holds Second Hackathon This Year
Hackathons have become increasingly popular, and so much so that Materialise Malaysia decided to host the second one of the year, along with other events—especially those focusing on 3D printing. The…
i.materialise Partners with PTC to Streamline Printing Services from Creo 4.0 Design Software
When designers and makers are looking to have their creation produced on a professional-grade 3D printing system, there are a vast number of 3D printing service bureaus they can choose from….
Irish Digital Art Student Creates Sea Monster with i.materialise 3D Printing
As members of the human species, we all know that our imagination can sometimes wander to fantastical and frightening places. For every hero we see draw a weapon or save…
Artist Se Yoon Park Explores Balance Between Light and Darkness with 3D Printed Trees
The dichotomy between light and darkness is probably the oldest and most central theme in every art form. It forms the conflict in much of literature and film, and it’s…
i.materialise: How to Reduce Your STL File for Easier Uploading & Sharing
File size and dealing with space is an age-old issue, harkening back to the beginning of the PC. And with the advent of 3D printing the question of uploading and…
i.materialise Offers Tutorial: Produce Color Scans with Microsoft Kinect & 3D Builder, Prepare for 3D Printing
Like many, if you haven’t used Microsoft Kinect or 3D Builder, you’re probably curious. While we hear about both and have probably glimpsed them in broad strokes, now we can…
i.materialise Launches Help Center to Answer Questions About Their 3D Printing Services
Throughout the world, 3D printing service bureaus have helped make professional-grade additive manufacturing accessible and affordable for everyone. They’ve brought many 3D designs and ideas to life, granting their customers…
Learn to Use SketchUp 3D Modeling Software in 17 Easy Steps
If you’ve been learning about 3D printing and admiring so many of the fascinating new innovations that designers of all expertise and age ranges are creating today, 3D modeling may…
New i.materialise Plugin Gives Onshape Users Direct Access to 3D Printing Platform
Cloud design services are becoming highly desirable to many consumers, particularly companies and design teams. One of the most popular right now is Onshape, a young company formed by several…
In Just Seconds, Microsoft Users Can Order 3D Prints through i.materialise
With the technological prowess we have today worldwide, most of us now feel somewhat put out upon encountering processes that are still dusty and outdated and perhaps take an inordinate…
i.materialise Unveils Their Latest Metal-Based 3D Printing Material: Aluminum
When they’re not busy 3D printing components for lawnmowers or teaching their consumers how to optimize their jewelry design, the Belgium-based 3D printing service bureau i.materialise is usually enhancing and…
Belgian Designer and Materialise Team Up to Create the First Fully 3D Printed Luxury Glasses
While 3D printed eyeglasses frames have been around for years, none of the attempts to monetize printing custom glasses has really taken off yet. FDM technology still needs to work…
Materialise Expands Range of Metal 3D Printing Capabilities with New Stainless Steel Material
Materialise has long been one of the leading 3D printing service providers in the world, serving both small businesses and individual customers with i.materialise and they serve larger companies with…
Designing Jewelry? Get Some Basic Modeling Tips from the i.materialise Experts
There’s hardly a better feeling than getting lost in that creative spirit, caught up in what can absolutely only be described as magic. It’s something artists know well—and having the…
Summit Mowers’ Monster Lawnmowers Rely on 3D Printed Parts From i.materialise
Summer is almost here, so it is likely that mowing the lawn is on many homeowners’ minds. For most of us, lawnmowers are just functional machines that help us keep…
Designer Kurt Plagge Creates Unbelievably Complex 3D Printed Cubes With i.materialise
The cube: it’s one of the more simplistic geometric shapes we know of, equal in width, length, and height on each of its sides. Yet despite its basic nature, this shape…
Check Out This i.materialise Tutorial on Making A 3D Printed Action Figure
There appears to be quite a distinctive overlap between 3D printing and action figures. For example, DC Comics has signed deals to 3D print some of its more popular action figures…
Microsoft to Integrate Materialise Cloud-Based 3D Printing Service into 3D Builder and Other MS 3D Printing Apps
For years 3D printing was often derided as a fad, or a niche market and pretty roundly ignored by all of the major tech companies. Despite that, soon businesses started…
i.materialise Continues to Shine with New Chrome-Plated Finish for Brass Material
With an extensive lineup of 20 different materials and over 100 possible color and finish combinations, Belgium-based 3D printing company i.materialise has situated itself as one of the premier 3D…
From NURBS to NURMS: Learn the Basic Terms & Get Your 3D Modeling Act Together
We all know how important it is to be able to walk the walk in life, but when it comes to the world of technology, this is one area where…
i.materialise’s Top 10 3D Printed Jewelry Pieces for 2016
i.materialise has released a Top 10 3D Printed Jewelry design list for 2016. The company is noticing that 3D printing is becoming more essential for jewelry designers, and it reports continuing to…
SketchUp & i.materialise 3D Printed Jewelry Challenge Winners Inspired by the Cosmos and Diamonds
Advertised as “the easiest way to draw in 3D,” SketchUp is user-friendly 3D modeling software. Perhaps it is so user-friendly because you start by drawing lines and shapes — the…
How to Use the New Gray Smooth Detail Resin Material from i.materialise
With ten of the most advanced and common 3D printing technologies, twenty different 3D printing material options and over a hundred possible colors and surface finish combinations, Belgian 3D printing…
Win Big Discounts! It’s Tinkercad’s 3D Printing Week, with i.materialise
As the consumer market for desktop 3D printing grows, more people are becoming curious about this rather remarkable technology. In fact, since the K-12 and higher education arena is adapting…
