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Rapid Prototyping through 3D Printing Lends a Helping Hand to Startup Garibaldi Japanese Selvedge Denim Watches
In 1972, Japan’s first ever selvedge denim was produced in Kojima at Kurabo Mills. Since then, Japanese selvedge denim has become well-known and well-loved by denim enthusiasts the world over…
Make Your Own GearBot, a 3D Printed Toy Robot with Old-School Gear-Driven Transmission
Have you ever found yourself pining for the good old days when machines–from coffee makers to cars–were less complicated, when you could take something apart, repair, and reassemble it without…
Australian Researchers Create 3D Printed Foot Prosthetics for Under $10
Considering that people challenged without limbs have been the recipients of prosthetics since ancient times, it’s safe to say that most consider something to be better than nothing. But as…
3D Printing: The Stories We Didn’t Cover This Week — June 27, 2015
In this week’s 3D printing news, we have stories about 3D printable icons, like Batman and Elvis, and a chance to win a MakerBot Replicator 2 just for buying tickets to…
Unique Characters 3D Printed for Stop Motion Animation by Studio Zazac called ‘Deer Flower’
There’s a new stop motion short film to be released in 2016, enigmatically titled ‘Deer Flower.’ Its creators, Kangmin Kim and Seulhwa Eum, are the founders of Studio Zazac, the…
Middle Schoolers Create 3D Printed Rainwater Catcher & Filter in Edu-Tech 3D Printer Challenge
Upland Country Day School in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, teaches students from Pre-Kindergarten through the 9th grade, and clearly has a focus on STEM education. The school recently acquired a MakerBot…
US Military Sergeant Incredibly 3D Prints an Entire Working Carousel
When you think of US military personnel, you probably envision a hard-nosed individual who goes about their day working out, physically training in the field, and learning about military strategy….
Ilvolo: An Exploding, 3D Printed RC Car from Devin Montes
This is the sort of project that consumer printing and design was made for: a 3D printed RC car that explodes using elastic, springs, and projectiles, which are tripped during…
Michigan Man 3D Prints a 4-Foot-Tall Dome Clock and It’s Incredible
As the clock is about to take another evolutionary step towards the future come next month when the Apple Watch is officially released, one man by the name of Jason…
3D Printed Musical SpotiBear Toy Entertains Kids, Controlled by Your Spotify App
Often it’s the relaxing little side project that wasn’t meant to be anything other than an experimental one-off that turns into quite the surprising hit. That would be the case…
506-Piece, 1:100 Scale Model of Russian Cruiser ‘Aurora’ 3D Printed in Just 34 Hours
As a child I recall sitting at our kitchen table and spending literally hours on end putting together models of my favorite cars, boats, and military vehicles. Not only was…
Bahraini Designer Creates the Ultimate 3D Printed Crysis Nanosuit
In the past several months, we have seen 3D printing lend several helpful hands in the replication of tangible video game props. Prior to this technology, fans of games and movies would only…
This 3D Printed Swimsuit Will Totally Blow Your Mind – Printed on a MakerBot 3D Printer
As 3D printing gradually inches its way into the fashion industry, individuals and companies continue to experiment with how the technology can be used in order to fabricate clothing unlike…
A Minnesota Couple Uses 3D Printing to Create Incredible Ice Structures
The last time it was this cold in the Midwest during February? Ulysses S. Grant was president. The February 2015 average temperature here in my home state, Michigan, was 14.5 degrees…
3D Printed Robot that Tutors, DJs & Protects Home Launches on Kickstarter for $499
He sees. He listens. He understands. With a Kickstarter campaign hoping to raise $10K, and halfway through its launch, the XLR-ONE Personal Robot Companion is gaining ground toward fruition steadily…
Ongoing 3D Printed Robot Hand Project Deserves a Big Hand
Years ago, when my older brother told me he was going into prosthetics, I didn’t know what it was. Then, once I learned about it, I quickly understood how valuable…
You Can Now 3D Print Your Very Own ‘Mask of the Third Man’ from Destiny
3D printing has been responsible for some really incredible costumes as of late. The technology provides the perfect solution for designers who wish to create fully custom elements on their…
Art Professor Uses Ancient Beer Pong and 3D Printing to Teach Greek History
There are some college courses which just make sense to sign up for to fill in the gaps and raise the GPA to an acceptable level. Bowling. A Survey of…
Seus Corp is Mass Manufacturing Minecraft Characters via MakerBot 3D Printers
I have to admit that Minecraft gets a lot of airtime in my household. Mostly this is due to my two kids who seem to think that Stampylongnose, a Minecraft…
Winners of MakerBot’s Ghostly Vinyl Challenge Announced
Ann Arbor, Michigan-based record label and design house Ghostly International issued a call for entries on Thingiverse last fall that they hoped would inspire 3D enthusiasts to come up with some creative…
3D Print Your Own Custom-Fitted Rollerblades
Chicago-based Instructables user and maker Patrick S, who goes by the username Mizchief100 (we’ll refer to him as “Mizchief” henceforward), decided to combine his passion for rollerblading with his 3D…
Chicago Man 3D Prints First Ever Plastic Record Cutterhead on a MakerBot Replicator 2
The music world has been embracing advancements in 3D printing for quite a while now. Over the last several years we have seen 3D printed drums, guitars, flutes, and even…
3D Printing Meets Model Building with This Amazing T80 Russian Tank
If you’re looking for a way to while away the long winter hours and you have a 3D printer, Instructables maker and model enthusiast “8bitwood” has a project for you….
So, Can I Really Afford to Get into 3D Printing?
For all the would-be 3D printing enthusiasts, as well as parents out there thinking about wrapping up a 3D printer with a bow during the holidays this year, this article…
