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BUNKER Gallery Embraces 3D Printed Art

Despite the desire of desktop 3D printer manufacturers to put a 3D printer in every home, 3D printing is often seen as a technology that is reserved for engineers, scientist…

Delicious Designs: New York Architect/Café Owner Uses 3D Printer to Create Architectural Chocolate

Not only does 3D printing open new creative doors in just about every industry, it also enables entrepreneurs to combine aspects of seemingly disparate industries into new and exciting businesses….

Check Out this Amazing Desk Made from a 3D Printed Map of Manhattan

Even as a California native it would be impossible for me to not acknowledge that there really is no place on Earth quite like Manhattan. It is the economic and cultural…

Tiny 3D Printed Model of Manhattan Shatters Kickstarter Funding Goals within a Few Days

Have you ever wandered around a major city and felt completely dwarfed by your surroundings? I felt that way on a recent visit to New York City. It’s one thing…

3D Printed Replicas of ISIS-Destroyed Temple to be Constructed in New York City and London

In the year AD 32, the people of Palmyra, Syria began constructing a temple that would be consecrated to the Semitic god Bel and become the epicenter of the city’s religious…

The Pixel Academy and Shapeways Mark Holiday Season with Free 3D Scanning for 3D Printed Selfies

When you see the different ways that 3D printing technology is growing, many people point to how the technology will be increasingly used by consumers who want to design and/or…

Macy’s Goes Millennial with High-Tech Offerings, Including 3D Printed Selfies

As New York City landmarks on the obligatory tourist route are concerned, Macy’s Department Store is for most visitors a must-see. While the retail giant has never had trouble appealing…

Red Hook Regatta Highlights Youth Job Training and 3D Printing in Innovative Program

Everyone loves their Sundays. You may spend it going to your chosen house of worship, having brunch with family and friends, going on a long drive, or, as I like…

Designer Creates 3D Printable, Wearable Cities Through Shapeways

After graduating from college, I spent a year pursuing a Master’s Degree in Dublin, Ireland. While I loved the city, the highlights of my time overseas were the inexpensive flights…

Could NYC’s Skyline One Day Be 3D Printed? Texas A&M Students Explore Vertical & Virtual Density

“Architects tend to draw what they can build, and build what they can draw.” – William J. Mitchell What if the cityscape of New York were to one day resemble…

Tinkerine Forges 3D Printer & Educational Partnership with Leading NYC Retailer Adorama

When it comes to the future growth of the 3D printing industry, education will play a major role. I recall visiting the computer lab in grade school back in the…

The Incredible Billion Oyster Pavillion is Constructed With the Help of 3D Printing

The earth is built of living systems which work together to make this planet the beautiful place it is. However, human behavior has played a large role in deteriorating many…

3D Print Week NY Recap: Impressive, Inspirational, Amazing

This past week in New York City, 3D printing was all the rage, thanks in large part to an event that was aimed at taking the city by storm. 3D Print…

‘2015 Triennial: Surround Audience’ Exhibit Features Artists Not Afraid of 3D Printing & Contemporary Technology

An edgy exhibit at New York City’s New Museum truly has a realistic idea of what’s going on in contemporary art and design today — as they make a statement about…

Inside 3D Printing Aims Big with Upcoming 3D Printing Conference in New York City

Last April, 3DPrint.com was invited to attend the Inside 3D Printing Conference and Expo at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. We had heard about the show, the…

3D Heights Academy Launches Kickstarter Campaign For 3D Printing Online Training Academy

In talking with a friend lately whose kids are a couple of science whiz kids, she mentioned to me that they had become interested in 3D printing and before purchasing…

1,000 Poses and 500 3D Prints by Contemporary Artist Sebring of Model Coco Rocha

The model Coco Rocha has been called the “Queen of the Pose” and if you were unsure if anyone could truly ever earn that title, then you should take a…

3D Printed “Fishing Lights” Provide Bright Solution for Crammed NYC Dwelling

If you’ve ever had the opportunity to live in New York City, you are lucky.  Once you’ve exhausted yourself from the day’s work, as you face off the crowds in…

MakerBot Opens First Mini-retail Offering in New York’s B&H SuperStore

On Thursday (May 29) MakerBot and B&H Photo Video opened a MakerBot store within the B&H SuperStore on Ninth Avenue in New York City. This is MakerBot’s first store-within-a-store, and…

Inside 3D Printing NYC, Photos From Day 2

We have been here in New York City the last couple of days attending the much anticipated “Inside 3D Printing” Convention, Maker Summit, and Pavilion.  It has been a blast,…