Smithsonian uses Mimaki 3DUJ-553 3D printer for hands-on exhibitions

Mimaki USA, a manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and cutters, and the Smithsonian are collaborating to use additive manufacturing within its museums and research centers exhibitions.  The Smithsonian Exhibits’ (SIE) studios, in Landover, Maryland, has installed a Mimaki 3DUJ-553 full-color…

Space 3D Printer Featured in Smithsonian's Epic "Tools" Exhibition

On top of its immense 3D scanning endeavor and other projects, the Smithsonian is continuing to recognize the importance of 3D printing in human progress.  Space.com reports that the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum in New York has kicked off…

3D Systems Designed Objects Take Center Stage at Smithsonian – Again!

3D printing technology company 3D Systems announced that several examples of their digital craftsmanship will be on display at the freshly reopened Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. Cooper Hewitt’s new Process Lab and Beautiful Users exhibitions in the renovated Carnegie…

A Full Scale 3D Printed Whale Fossil Replica from 3DS and the Smithsonian

3D Systems has long been a partner of the Smithsonian Institution. The two organizations have collaborated on a number of different projects to bring otherwise hidden historical treasures, too old and delicate for public display, out into the light by…

Smithsonian 3D Scans Bring Museum to Your Files and 3D Printer.

It may start with a few dedicated individuals, but the trail now blazed at the Smithsonian will lead to a proliferation of data, culture and history with its new X 3D project. The project currently works to collect 3D scans…

History in Another Dimension – Scanning the Smithsonian in 3D

From scanning and printing a statue of Thomas Jefferson to scanning an entire find of whale fossils, the staff at the Smithsonian Museum are no strangers to 3D scanning and 3D printing technology. Founded in 1846, the US, Washington DC…

3D Systems Partners With the Smithsonian on 3D Digitisation Project

3D Systems Corporation announced their latest multi-year partnership agreement with the world renowned Smithsonian Institution to provide 3D printing services and technology. The Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum and research complex, with 19 museums, 9 research centres and more…

Mimaki showcases new material and end-to-end color 3D printing workflow at Formnext 2022

The 3D Printing Industry Awards 2022 shortlists are now available for voting. Who will win the 2022 3DPI Awards? Have your say by casting your vote now. Wide-format inkjet printer and cutter manufacturer Mimaki has exhibited its latest 3D printing…

New ‘Diversity For AM’ report looks at gender pay gap in 3D Printing

Women in 3D Printing (Wi3DP), a non-profit champion of female participation in additive manufacturing, has published a report investigating the gender pay gap in the industry.  Through reports on diversity in 3D printing, Wi3DP has sought to uncover the extent…

New Smithsonian #IfThenSheCan exhibit celebrates inspiring women in STEM with life-size statues

Washington-based museum, education and research institute, the Smithsonian, has unveiled a striking new exhibit to celebrate Women’s History Month.  Launched alongside IF/THEN, an initiative designed to get more young women into STEM subjects, the ‘#IfThenSheCan’ display is composed of 120…