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3D Printing News Briefs: February 6, 2018
Valentine’s Day is next week, so we’ll start today’s 3D Printing News Briefs off with a heartwarming story, before moving on to 3D printed models, and plenty of business news….
Port of Rotterdam Charting a Course to Digitization with 3D Printing, IBM’s IoT Technologies, Digital Twin
Ports are an important part of the local and global economy, as over 85% of all globally traded goods have traveled on a ship at least once. The largest port…
3D Printed Prototypes Demonstrate Smart Windows That Can Keep Your Car Cool in the Sun
When you’ve left your car in the sun all day, unless you were lucky enough to find a parking spot under a tree, getting back in and sitting inside immediately…
3D Printed Smart Bandage Will Keep Patients and Doctors Apprised of the Healing Process
While the only bone I’ve ever broken was one of my my pinky toes, and I’ve never suffered some other serious injury (knock on wood!), I have certainly had to use bandages…
More 3D Printing Projects From Wevolver: Make Your Own Smartphone, Security System, and Film Equipment
For those makers who like challenging 3D printing projects that result in useful and out of the ordinary items, one of the best sites to check out is Wevolver. The…
3D Printed Smart Eyeglasses May Be Able to Count Your Calories for You
I just ordered a fitness tracker from Amazon the other day. It’s the first time I’ve tried one, and I’m getting it mostly for its sleep-tracking feature, but the fact…
General Electric Opens Yet Another New Facility: Advanced Manufacturing Works Has Grand Opening in Greenville, SC
It seems to be Additive Manufacturing April for General Electric, who, earlier this month, opened a $40 million Center for Additive Technology Advancement in Pittsburgh. Just prior to that, the company…
GEMECOD’s Smart Lock, IKILOCK, Garners the Latest 3D Printing Technologies
A company named GEMECOD has designed a smart lock known as the IKILOCK, a new solution for smart locks that virtually eliminates the need for keys to your home or business….