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3D Printing News Briefs, October 28, 2023: Software Add-On, Heat Exchangers, Milling, & More
We’ve got news about an acquisition and a collaboration to start off today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, before moving on to two stories about additive manufacturing software. Then there’s a…
$50 Open-Source Colorimeter is Remarkable in Comparison to Commercial Models
Researchers from Michigan Technological University are applying chemistry to 3D printing, detailing their recent study in ‘Open-Source Colorimeter.’ A basic sensor, the colorimeter is made up of a simple light…
Technical Steganography: Concealing Secret Messages Inside 3D Printed Models
If you’ve never heard the term steganography, join the club. It’s the practice of concealing a file, message, image, or video within another…very James Bond, if you ask me. Your…
3D Printed WHO Bioassay Kit Parts Could Help Combat Malaria
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), malaria is a mosquito-born disease caused by a parasite. While roughly less than 2,000 cases are diagnosed annually in the…
An Overview of Inexpensive CAD Options for 3D Printing
We live in a great time, where we have not only affordable 3D printers but also many great CAD programs available for free, so you can easily design anything you…
SUNY Upstate Medical University: 3D Printing Testing Aids for X-ray Equipment
While there are numerous calls to action right now for greater quality control programs in 3D printing and additive manufacturing processes, researchers at SUNY Upstate Medical University are more worried…
Using 3D Printing to Reduce the Amount of Sugar in Cookies…Without Making Them Inedible
While it may sound great to sit around and eat cookies all day, the fact is that cookies aren’t particularly healthy because they’re chock full of sugar. But, partially because…
Study Shows Benefit of 3D Printing to Indigenous People
Remote communities often face challenges in obtaining the supplies necessary for daily life, for the obvious reason of being isolated from traditional supply chains and manufacturing facilities. 3D printing has…
17,000% Cost Reduction with Open Source 3D Printing: Michigan Tech Study Showcases Parametric 3D Printed Slot Die System
We often cover the work of prolific Dr. Joshua Pearce, an Associate Professor of Materials Science & Engineering and Electrical & Computer Engineering at Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech); he also runs the university’s Open…
Can a Custom 3D Printed Card Reader Actually Slow Down Card Skimmers?
You are warned about them in the news all the time – card skimmers, devices that are attached to ATMs and other machines to steal the information on credit and…
3D Printing of Matzoh and R&D Tax Credits
Matzoh is a symbol of faith has been eaten for many years and is a food that is eaten amongst the Jewish population and enjoyed by many others. Matzoh is…
Ten 3D Printable Things: More Dragons
Welcome to Ten 3D Printable Things. Every week I’ll be showcasing 10 fantastic and FREE 3D printable projects, designs and models from all over the web. Dragons are big, fearsome…
Four Fierce Female Designers Using Coding to Create
This article originally appeared on Shapeways Magazine. It’s been A WEEK, so we thought it would be nice, at this particular moment, to introduce you to some female designers who use 3D printing…
Ten 3D Printable Things: Very Hairy 3D Models
Welcome to Ten 3D Printable Things. Every week I’ll be showcasing ten fantastic and FREE 3D printable projects, designs and models from all over the web. This week I’ll be…
There’s Still Time to Hone Your 3D Printing Design Skills This Summer
If you thought you missed the boat to sign up for one of our 3D Print design courses, you’re in luck. Though our Beginner Design course has already begun, there’s…
Learn Design for 3D Printing with 3DPrint.com Online Courses This Summer
If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity to take your interest in 3D print design to the next level, wait no longer: right now is the perfect time to sign…
Design for 3D Printing Course Overview: Last Chance to Register with Our Early Bird Special
Set goals this summer and become a 3D print design expert with our two online courses. The first two-week intensive, Beginner Design for 3D Printing, starts June 20, and you’ll…
3D Printing Spotlight On: Vicky Somma, Maker and Software Developer
If you’re inexperienced with 3D printing but want to learn, there are plenty of courses, both online and in-person, that you can take – or, if you’re anything like Vicky…
Learn How to Use OpenSCAD Software with Helpful i.materialise Tutorial and How-To Videos
If you prefer creating your own 3D models, instead of downloading and printing open-source designs, the most important aspect, when choosing your preferred 3D modeling software, is how easy the process…
M3D’s New 3D Printed “Air’rings” Are Both Functional and Stylish
I have pierced ears, like so many people do. I don’t wear earrings much anymore, but when I wore them every day, I had a lot to choose from. Earrings…
Weekly Roundup: Ten 3D Printable LEGO Things
This week I wanted to do something a little different with the Ten 3D Printable Things column. Instead of finding amazing objects for you to 3D print I wanted to…
Serious About 3D Modeling Software? Take a Look at ImplicitCAD—Powerful, Open Source, & Centered Around 3D Printing
3D printing has certainly emerged as one of the most exciting tools for hobbyists, designers, engineers, and more—and over the past few years, has become such a mainstream technology that…
3D Printing Revitalizes Montessori School’s Hands-On Alphabet Set
Danish expat, Washington, D.C.-area resident, and maker Mathias Hansen put his many tech-related skills to work in the interest of making learning the alphabet more fun for young Montessori school…
Sculpteo is Now Accepting Over 30 File Formats for 3D Printing
Options are a great thing to have, but in 3D printing, as in everything, too many choices can be problematic. If you’ve experimented with 3D printing at all, you’ll likely…
