Although transparent optical components may seem a little difficult to 3D print, as we discussed in a previous article, 3D printing in eyeglass frames is indeed booming fast. After all, eyeglass frames are naturally suitable for 3D customizing. On September 21,…
FARO® Introduces Freestyle3D Objects, suit forensics, product design
FARO® Introduces Freestyle3D Objects, the first handheld, color laser scanning solution through FARO’s Early Adopter (EA) Program specifically for the public safety forensics and product design markets. The Major Improvement Faro’s Freestyle3D Scanner Series launced in January, 2015. The series is…
Twitter now supports Sketchfab embeds
We’ve been expecting this day for a long time! Twitter has added native Sketchfab support. The news is confirmed on the website of Sketchfab on September 19. Easy to embed The method is similar to what we could do with…
Taiwan sets up 3D printing alliance, aiming for larger global market
Our team once covered a series of 3D priting stories in Taiwan, featured in metal 3D printing, procelain 3D printing, medical and full-color 3D printing, etc. Taiwan’s 3D printing industry is indeed playing an increasingly important role in the world.…
Dassault Systèmes launches SOLIDWORKS 2017
We are quite familiar with the 3DEXPERIENCE Company Dassault Systèmes. Three months ago , our team covered that the French-based company started its collaboration with aviation giant Airbus Group. On September 21, Dassault Systèmes released its latest version of SOLIDWORKS, the…
Decorative wall pockets made with 3D printing
3D lovers, here is our art story time again. The other day we reported the exquisive art table made with 3D printing technology. Stelios Mousarris impressed us with the unique style of his “Wave City Dining Table” series. Hewn Pocket Vase Today we…
Researchers use 3D models to define the habitat of Psittacosaurus
3D scanning, modelling and printing has long been a great helper in archaeology. We’re reported how it is used to determine the death of Lucy, an ancient human fossil specimen found in Ethiopia in 1974. Recently, scientists from the Univeristy of Bristol…
Linde launches ADDvance™ O2 precision
Linde Gases, a division of The Linde Group, announced on September 20 the launch of ADDvance™ O2 precision. Claimed to be the first-of-its-kind measuring and analysis unit, ADDvance™ O2 precision enables metal additive manufacturers to analyse and control more precisely…
Acquire Nascent: Facebook in the hardware game
Facebook has acquired Nascent Objects, the hardware development firm that aimed to streamline the manufacturing process for gadgets, including 3D-printed hardware. The news was confirmed by both Nascent Objects, and the head of Building 8, Regina Dugan on September 19. Modular Electronics…
Volksbank trains employees with NCR Innovation Experience Room
It is not new that educators use 3D printing to raise tech awareness among students. We’ve also reported the retail bookseller Barnes & Noble‘s active participation in Maker Movement. But have you ever heard of a bank introducing an experiential room…
