A Thinking Person’s 3D Printed Gear-Ball
Interestingly, a lot of 3D printing projects begin as Proxy Design Studio’s does, “we wanted to [do something] with 3D printing”, as though the reasons for using the technology are taken for granted. …
German Scientists 3D Print Lightweight Material Stronger than Steel
Innovation in the 3D printing industry is coming from all sides now, with some of the most important developments occurring in material science. The more materials we can print, the more useful the te…
The Spies in Your 3D Printer
A friend recently sent me a link to an article that was written more than a year ago. In it, writer Cameron Naramore explores the possibility that 3D printers could someday spy on their users. He refe…
I Learned How to 3D Print a Drag Queen So You Don’t Have To
My name is Michael Molitch-Hou and this is my story. I tell it only so that you won’t make the same unfortunate mistakes that I have. And so that I can brag about the time that I 3D printed, and subse…
3D Printing Eyewear — A New Platform Makes it Inclusive and Easy for Anyone
3D printed eye-wear is not a new concept, some talented designers have been pushing the boundaries in terms of original, stylized eyewear. Just some of the notable developments include Protos, Mykita,…
Wanhao’s Bargain Bin replicators
While writing up a post about the Dutch 3D printer shop RIDIX, I came across a Chinese 3D printer manufacturer, Wanhao. There are probably folks in the desktop 3D printing community that have already…
How Does the Mcor Iris 3D Printer Work?
Mcor’s paper 3D Printer Iris is capable of some really cool full-color prints, but have you ever wondered how it really works? Now is your chance to see inside it! …
MakerBot Now Getting Serious About 3D Printing in Education
Stratasys, MakerBot’s parent company, has made no secret of the fact that full blown adoption of 3D creativity at all levels will start with those who are in school today. The company launched its Mak…
3D Systems Preliminary Results for 2013 See 3DP Shares Tumble
When 3D Systems put out a preliminary financial report for its full year 2013 results revising non-GAAP earnings downwards yesterday morning, the markets went somewhat haywire and 3D printing stocks t…
3D Bioprinting Inching Closer to Reality in New Utrecht Biofabrication Facility
It all starts with (or continues through) education. We just reported that in the US, Makerbot is investing in creating MakerBot Innovation Centers for college students to learn about new advanced man…
