Shapeways has announced it has partnered up with Kapture, the company behind a wearable always-on audio recording device, which is currently looking for funding on Kickstarter. Interestingly, the 3D p…
Rubicon – Yet Another Prosumer 3D Scanner — This One for Under $200
Cost, speed, resolution, maximum scanning size and ease of use were among the most relevant characteristics of what a good 3D scanner should demonstrate, as we listed last week when covering the Dimbo…
Watertight Mesh Certification – Creating Quality Standards for 3D Models
With more and more 3D model repositories coming online all the time, it seems that the basic categories included in each service are always more or less the same, built using inspiration/ctrl+c gather…
Hugo Arcier's 3D Printed Titanium Sculptures Offer a Look Inside Two Dimensions
Observing and trying to better perceive captivating art sometimes leads to overwhelming curiosity – not only regarding the motives and aspirations of the creator, but also about the wonders that…
Reut Institute's XNL Contest – Designing Special Products for Special People
Even though 3D printing is entering the space age as 3D printers head out of this world with NASA, the tech is also capable of meeting more mundane — but highly inspirational — challenges right here o…
3D Scanning is The New 3D Printing And A Closer Look at Dimbody
Hype-wise, it seems 3D scanning is “the new 3D printing”. New product launches are hitting the market at increasing frequency, and while some are clearly more thoroughly and comprehensively thought ou…
Miniature 3D Printed Chairs from Urban Soundscapes
The raw and industrial beauty of the urban landscape is in the eye of the beholder. This beauty – regardless of the individual stance each one of us has on the matter – is spreading all over the world…
FabSecure – Fabulonia's solution to 3D printing platforms and IP rights
The 3D printing industry is full of confrontation and opposites. Depending on the stance, it can either be considered environmentally sustainable or a waste of limited natural resources; a true democr…
Finding Balance Between Aesthetics, Practicality and Performance — The Opus Amp for iPhone and iPad Enabled by 3D Printing
For me, sharing music is to expose the person within in its rawest and purest form, emancipated from all superficial qualities and underlying momentary tendencies – even if it’s for a second in …
YouChain's 3D Printed Customizable Key Chains
Today brings us another take on one of the most relevant aspects regarding 3D printing’s actual value-adding potential to the consumer market – personalization. YouChain is a customizable key ch…