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Open Source 3D Printed Surgical Table Cuts Costs by 98 Percent
We hear a lot about 3D printed medical devices like models, implants, prosthetics, surgical tools, and even medical device packaging, but how about a 3D printed surgical fracture table? Researchers…
Massachusetts Researchers Develop In-Line Rheometer for FDM 3D Printing
Rheology is the study of the flow of matter, and the flow rate of 3D printing materials is fairly important when it comes to the final print. According to a…
3D Printing News Briefs: September 8, 2018
We’re starting out with a lot of business news in today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, and then finishing up with something cool (pun intended) to get you through the weekend….
Building Momentum Trains Marines in 3D Printing
Building Momentum is a veteran-owned technology development and consulting company based in Alexandria, Virginia. Founder and CEO Brad Halsey formed the company after he found himself utilizing 3D printing while…
Super-Sizing a LEGO Bulldozer with 3D Printing
When Matt Denton, engineer, maker, droid builder, and 3D printing enthusiast was a child, he was, like many of his peers, a huge fan of LEGO’s Technic building kits. The…
Melissa Ng Puts Her Own 3D Printed Spin on Hela’s Headdress from Thor: Ragnarok
3D printing is a wonderful tool when it comes to making elaborate costumes and props – for both professional movie studios and cosplayers alike. When Thor: Ragnarok came out last…
3D Printing News Briefs: February 13, 2018
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, which makes today Galentine’s Day if you’re a Parks and Recreation fan. To celebrate, we’re starting today’s 3D Printing News Briefs with Valentine’s Day news – some…
Water Pik Relies on Desktop 3D Printing for Faster Product Development
Everyone knows the importance of flossing their teeth, but I can’t think of one person who actually enjoys doing it. It’s one of those things that’s necessary but unpleasant. But…
3D Printer Buying Guide 2017
There are a lot of 3D printers available nowadays. Which one do you buy? It really depends a lot on who you are and what you wish to use it…
3D Printer Reviews: An Aggregation
With so many 3D printers available, first-hand experiences via reviews can lead to informed decisions when in the market for a new machine. This aggregation provides a look into some…
Colorado Hospital 3D Prints Bolus on LulzBot TAZ 6 to Treat Skin Cancer Patient
One of the largest nonprofit health care centers in the US, Banner Health owns and operates nearly 30 facilities, including acute-care hospitals, family clinics, and outpatient surgery centers, in six states…
MUN MED 3D Organizing Hand-A-Thon to Build 3D Printed Hands for Children in Zimbabwe
Seven percent of the population of Zimbabwe has some form of disability, which amounts to 900,000 people. That’s according to Bo Simango, a Zimbabwe native who now works with an…
From the Digital Fabrication Zone to the Runway: STEFANAKOU Takes 3D Printing to Fashion
The 3D printing lab at Ryerson University is part of their Design Fabrication Zone, a dedicated workspace that not only engages students but serves as an incubator for ideas and…
Something for Everyone in 2016: A Look at This Year’s New 3D Printer Releases
I spend every day immersed in news about 3D printing, so obviously I’m aware of the fact that there are a lot of 3D printers out there. I’m also aware…
3D Hubs 2017 3D Printer Guide: This Year’s Top 3D Printers Categorized From Prosumer to Price Budget
When you think about the organization 3D Hubs, you likely focus on the 3D printing service platform aspect. The Amsterdam-based company helps people throughout the world find access to localized 3D…
New Windows 10 IoT Core App Allows Users to Easily Network Their 3D Printer Using a Raspberry Pi
Microsoft Windows has always been an early supporter of 3D printing, not only developing their own 3D printing app, but offering native 3D printer support for a bunch of 3D…
The LulzBot TAZ 6 3D Printer is Now Available for Purchase, Debuts at RAPID 2016
Yesterday, May 17th, the LulzBot TAZ 6 desktop 3D printer was officially made available for purchase from LulzBot.com and through their reseller partners. The highly anticipated follow-up to 2015’s best reviewed desktop…
Unveilings and Excitement are Everywhere at RAPID 2016!
After an unexpected and unpleasant mid-May snow in Ohio, it was a relief to get on a plane and travel to 90-degree Orlando, Florida for the RAPID 2016 3D Manufacturing Event,…
Aleph Objects Announces the LulzBot TAZ 6 Available May 17 for $2,500
Get the top spot on all of those end-of-year Best Of lists ready, because I’m pretty sure that the desktop 3D printer that is most likely to fill it was…