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Mechanical Engineer Launches Campaign to Provide 3D Printed Breast Prostheses to 1,000 Women in Need
It’s October, which means that Halloween is upon us. But more importantly than candy and ghouls, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM), an annual campaign to increase awareness of the…
Keeping Baby Tortoises Safe with 3D Printing: Update on 3D Printed ‘Techno-Tortoise’ Shells
You may remember, from last fall, seeing a 3D printable birdhouse that was resistant to predators, thanks to its durable, double-shell design and high entrance to keep chicks inside. There…
3D Printing News Briefs: August 29, 2017
We’ve got a lot of 3D printing business news to shareion today’s 3D Printing News Briefs, along with some news on competitions, 3D printing material, and some 3D printed clothing….
South African Maker’s New Year’s Resolution: Create a New 3D Print Every Day in 2017
Do you ever make New Year’s resolutions? While I love New Year’s Eve, I’ve never been a fan of making a big resolution once midnight has come and gone; I…
South Africa’s Giant Aeroswift 3D Printer Gearing Up for Commercial Production
3D printing technology has been on the rise in South Africa recently, and while the country isn’t one of the most commonly talked-about in the industry, South Africa has been…
South African Air Force Finds Advantages in 3D Printing
This week, the South African Air Force (SAAF) held its annual Prestige Day Parade at the Air Force Base Waterkloof and named as its most prestigious unit the Air Force…
South Africa’s 3D Printing Sector Shows Potential Growth Across the Board
All across the world, the 3D printing sector is expanding at an exponential rate, and South Africa is no exception to this growth. The country has gained recognition from the…
Hans Fouche & South Africa’s I Makers Lab Collaborate, Put Cheetah 3D Printer to the Test for Industrial Designs
There are numerous large-scale 3D printers within the industry currently gaining traction, but I dare you to find one that’s offered up a more interesting resume already than that of…
Using 3D Printers to Unlock Secrets of Humanity’s Distant Past
In 2013, recreational cavers Rick Hunter and Steven Tucker decided to squeeze themselves through an 8″ vertical chute for a distance of nearly 40 feet in the Rising Star cave system….
Fouche Rolls Out New Release of Cheetah 2 with 3D Printed Jack for Your Car
If you are part of the Fouche 3D Printing team, it’s a sure bet you perk up when founder Hans Fouche says, “I have an idea.” This was the case…
3D Hubs Events Calendar: Riyadh, San José, Sydney… and More!
In the US there’s nothing planned for 3D Hubs Events this coming week–probably because Americans will be busy stuffing themselves with holiday turkey and starting the month of festivities that…
Formlabs Announces Distribution Partnerships in Five New Countries
3D printer manufacturer Formlabs is announcing five new international distribution partnerships to sell and service their line of advanced 3D printers. With what Formlabs is calling a growing demand for…
African Seven-Year-Old Receives Life-Changing 3D Printed Forehead Implant
One of the worst things a child can experience is to be set apart due to a physical deformity or abnormality. Even the smallest things can lead to angst that…
Build Your Own Cheap Ad(str)apto 3D Printer with Common Hand Tools
He calls it the “Ad(str)apto,” and it’s a 3D printer built entirely – excepting the hot end, electronics, and drawer glides – with homemade parts and hand tools. Heinrich Schlechter…
Solar-Powered Road Trip Across Africa Relies on 3D Printed Spare Parts
The Ilanga II project is now taking their show on the road. A group of university students and lecturers are now on a road trip of more than 2,500 miles…
South Africa’s 3D Printed Mechanical ‘Tenim Hand’ Allows for Individual Finger Control
Let’s be real: I love 3D printed fun things as much as the next person–I have two 3D printed dragons on my desk as I write–but the best part of…
i-Scientifica’s Unique 3D Multi-Metal Printer Prints in Gold, Platinum, Titanium Ink – Starting at $40K – Coming Soon!
The 3D printing space is growing by leaps and bounds on a daily basis. The technology continues to improve, as prices come down and more companies begin to understand the…
South Africa: Amputee Goose, Ozzie, Receives 3D Printed Leg Prosthetic
While we come across so many scientific, complex stories regarding 3D printing every day, much of it based around transforming industry, helping to save lives, and working as a general…
Hans Fouche’s 3D Printed Shoes Can be Printed in Under 6 Minutes & Cost Almost Nothing to Fabricate
When it comes to unique methods and creations of 3D printing, one South African man is at the forefront. You may recall hearing about Hans Fouche’s large “Cheetah” 3D printer,…
South African Man 3D Prints a Working Lawn Mower With His Super Fast 3D Printer in Just 9 Hours
It never ceases to amaze me what types of new innovations come about due to 3D printing technology. 2014 was a year that provided the world with many tremendous examples…
3D Printed Teeth on the Form 1+ Help Dentists and Patients Prepare for Dental Procedures
When it comes to performing surgery that will affect people’s looks, especially in an area as small and crowded as the inside of the mouth, people need some reassurance of…
Rectron Signs Agreement to Distribute Entire MakerBot Line of 3D Printers in South Africa
While South Africa may be a part of the world and the African continent that most of us know little about, here’s one fact you know now: 3D printing is…
South African Electrical Engineer and Designer Takes 3D Printing to Fashionable New Heights
Nature, the earliest and most enduring inspiration for artists combines with cutting-edge technology in the fashionable art and artistic fashion of South African designer, Michaella Janse van Vuuren. She wears…
Two South African Cancer Patients Receive 3D Printed Titanium Jaw Implants
Advancements in medicine are taking place at rates we have never seen before. Whether it’s IBM’s Watson computer taking advantage of its insanely powerful computational abilities to crunch troves of…
