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Reading Time: 2 minutesBladeRunner 9732 is a virtual reality tour of Rick Deckard’s Los Angeles apartment, developed by Quentin Lengel. It goes live on Steam on January 7th. How cool would it be to operate the Esper machine in Blade Runner? Or to view 2019 Los Angeles from Deckard’s balcony? Thanks to the efforts of developer Quentin Lengele, […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesThere aren’t many machines capable of 3D printing ceramics (find an in-depth overview here). Not only are there just a handful of machines commercially available, also the process hasn‘t changed much in years. Kwambio, an NYC-based startup, wants to offer a new angle. They built their high-precision 3D printer, Ceramo One, specifically for 3D printing of ceramic […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe E-commerce retailer has finally secured a patent for an idea it started back in 2014. Amazon wants to 3D print products as a service, shipping or holding them for local pickup. Amazon now officially holds a patent to launch a custom 3D printing service. That means consumers will be able to order custom-designed items […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesAfter fundraising on IndieGoGo back in the summer, AstroReality is taking its ridiculously realistic model Moons to CES. Fabricated with the help of industrial 3D printers, the tiny celestial bodies use AR to educate and inspire. Don’t Miss: New 3D Printer Firmware Uses Raspberry Pi to Speed Up FDM Printing Sadly, a personal trip to […]
Reading Time: 3 minutescolorFabb_XT (Runner-Up) Although colorFabb now offers a PETG material in an economy package, the filament producer’s XT line offers similar durability while also being easy to print. We ended up testing the XT_Black alongside the other participating PETG filament. The colorFabb_XT co-polyester range is made with Amphora polymers from Eastman Chemical Company, which helps make materials more functional, […]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteWhat is it? Not for the faint at heart: This Anet A8 upgrade allows you to mount and configure a laser to your stock hotend. The idea is that you can use your printer for additive and subtractive manufacturing. Be sure to print in a high-temperature plastic like ABS or PETG. It’s also essential to have laser safety […]
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTwo weeks of use with the Monoprice, you may find that the extruder nozzle gets clogged. This is very easy to fix, however. All you need to do is remove the nozzle and soak it in acetone for several days. To remove the nozzle; first, make sure any filament is out of the printer, then […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesCustomized laser 3D printed coasters are a thing now. Design your own with The Coaster Toasty to liven up your parties at home. So New Year’s is coming up – who wants to serve drinks on normal, boring coasters? For those DIY types that prefer something a bit more interesting, Bart Dring, designer of the 3D […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesResearchers from Purdue University have developed an inkjet-inspired 3D printing technique that offers a more precise and safer way to deposit energetic materials. Energetic materials within micromechanics is a growing field, particularly when it comes to applications within micro-propulsion systems. Energetic materials require careful handling and the precise deposition of such materials. However, traditional methods […]
Reading Time: 2 minutesAppendix : The 3D printing workflow The 3D printing workflow If you are new to 3D printing, you might be left wondering what all these 3D printing software tools do and how to make sense of it all. You should know that the 3D printing workflow consists of four major types of software which do […]
Reading Time: 7 minutesThe CR-10 is the work of Chinese firm Shenzhen Creality 3D Technology, a surprisingly transparent producer of 3D printers with a full roster that is easily viewable online (rather than shrouded behind total obscurity amid a muddy network of resellers). Founded in 2014, the company claims to have ties with multiple Chinese universities. And take […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesDoctor Lars Brouwers is driving from the Netherlands to Sierra Leone with an Ultimaker 3D printer to teach locals how to print limb prosthetics for children. With a friend by his side, Brouwers set off on the ultimate road trip. The Dutch doctor is currently en route to the Innovate Salone program in Freetown, Sierra Leone. […]
Reading Time: < 1 minutePitch: “Unfortunately SLA machines are complicated, bulky and very expensive. We have been working to change this since 2015. We designed PLUTO to be easy to use and compact, really fitting on anybody’s desktop. From the first moment we kept in mind that PLUTO should remain affordable for everyone.” Comments on this Kickstarter 3D Printer Project: While […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe automotive company MINI has launched MINI Yours Customised, a new 3D printing service that will allow customers to design custom interior and exterior trim pieces and have them 3D printed for their car. Many people believe that cars, much like dogs, tend to reflect the personality of the owner. The bubbly and bug-eyed MINI is […]
Reading Time: 5 minutesSo you want to buy a 3D printer? Read this guide before you go shopping to get the best printer for your needs and your budget. You’ve heard so many great things about 3D printers and what you can do with them. There are so many wonderful machines which can make your builder’s dreams come […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesReflection 3D Technology is a Canadian company that’s redefining the modern family photograph by turning 360-degree photographs into 3D models. Family photos may soon be a thing of the past. Because wouldn’t it be nicer to have a 3D print of your loved ones instead? A Canadian 3D printing company called Reflection 3D Technology is making […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesGitHub user KevinOConnor has created Klipper, a 3D printer firmware that uses a Raspberry Pi to parse G-code, map out curves, and set accelerations, improving the speed of FDM 3D printing. While one of the key advantages to 3D printing is quick production time, there is still much work to be done when it comes to […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesFive-year-old Jacob Taggart is a huge Star Wars fan with a physical disability. For Christmas, the MORE Foundation gifted him with a 3D printed prosthetic arm inspired by the Stormtrooper outfit. Over the last couple of weeks, millions and millions of people have poured into their local theatre to see Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the […]
Reading Time: 7 minutesFor the following critique on this DIY 3D printer kit, we found it important to focus primarily on both the ease of assembly and overall printing performance. What we soon discovered was that this printer was a challenge to build, but could also print like a charm, which was unexpected considering the low price point […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesItalian researchers have developed 3D bio-hybrid microfluidic models to screen for drugs and assess toxicity of nanoparticles crossing the blood-brain barrier. The primary function of the blood-brain barrier is to protect the brain from neurotoxic compounds, pathogensand , blood-circulating compounds. In order to develop new treatments for neurodegenerative disease and brain disorders, researchers are observing […]
Reading Time: 3 minutesJapanese architect Fumio Matsumoto has created “Memories of Architecture”, an exhibit that features more than 30 iconic buildings in a single 3D printed object. As society and technology both progress rapidly over time, the way we design and imagine architecture is also in a constant state of metamorphoses. 3D printing is proving itself to be […]
Reading Time: 5 minutesWhen creating a design or pattern for laser cutting, you can use either 2D or 3D design software. Laser cutters essentially function like an average 2D inkjet printer but come with drivers that allow the laser cutting machine follow specific designs. While these specific drivers are highly common in 2D design software, there is less support from 3D software. […]