Ben Peters – an MIT student studying new fabrication techniques at the Media Lab’s Mediated Matter group – is responsible for developing an interesting 3D printing project called Spi…
Geomagic Studio 2013 – More Speed and Customisation
Geomagic has released an upgraded version of its 3D data processing software – Geomagic Studio 2013. Conceived to enable a smooth transition from 3D scan data into accurate surface, mesh and 3D …
Simulated Melted Moon Rocks Used For 3D Printing
3D printers and their many applications are going far and wide. In August we shared a story of the tech being applied in warzones with the US Army’s Expeditionary Lab, but the next phase of the …
New 3D Printing Service from Mcor and Staples
Mcor, a 3D printing company dedicated to bringing the technology to the masses, has partnered up with Staples Printing Systems Division. The outcome of this collaboration will be called a 3D printing…
A 3D Printing Christmas Gift Catalogue – Via Thingiverse
The holidays are around the corner, again, and that of course means showing appreciation to all of your loved ones. Because the traditional card & hug strategy sometimes just isn’t enough, w…
DIY: Human Silhouette Vases With SketchUp
The holiday season is closing in and many of us are yearning for inspirational gift ideas – often for people who tend to already have ‘everything’. One potential present for that special s…
Handcrafting With Machinery – FreeD Digital Milling Device
MIT’s Media Lab has created a very cool handheld milling device, which gives the designer something old, but also something new. FreeD is a device that combines the traditional art of handcrafti…
A New 3D Printer From The North – miniFactory
Yet another 3D printer has emerged, this time from the far Northern corner of Europe. miniFactory is a Finnish 3DP company, who offer their namesake 3D printer for northern maker enthusiasts for 790€ …
Fixing the Unfixable With 3D Printing
Our households are filled with everyday things – inexpensive items, which often also tend to be of poor quality reflecting their low price tags. Thus, they are easily broken and contribute further to …
GE Aviation Acquires Two AM Companies
GE Aviation, a leading global producer of jet engines of all size for both aviation and marine applications, has acquired Morris Technologies and its sister company Rapid Quality Manufacturing. These …