For most, “origami” conjures associations the Japanese art of folding paper; elusive swans and delicate animals, which require patience and attention to properly master. However, for a growing group of scientists who specialize in bionanotechnology, “DNA origami” is the niche…
Record-breaking Ace Skyline scanning arm is launched by Kreon
Kreon, a industry-leading company specialising in advanced technologies and manufacturing systems, recently revealed their latest top-of-the-line scanning arm, catchily named Ace, which compliments their 3D Skyline scanner. The Ace Skyline and its integrated scanner was first revealed to the industry…
Ohio awards Kent State University $510,000 grant to support careers in 3D printing and telemedicine
Students at the Kent State University in Ohio will benefit from a generous $510,000 grant awarded from the State and the Department of Higher Education, which is designed to increase knowledge of telemedicine and additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, particularly…
3D Printable Vagina: The full story
From Joshua Harker’s white skulls, to the Smithsonian Institution commissioning a 3D printed portrait of Obama, to gold replica’s of Vincent Van Gogh’s sunflowers; 3D printing has long been embraced by artists as a disruptive technology, in order to experiment…
Profiling BeAM, the French company leading metal 3D printing in Europe
With a bold invitation to its website readers to “join the fourth industrial revolution”, most might think it unlikely for the relatively young start-up BeAM to be able to live up to its ego. However, after being awarded the Aeronautics…
An interview with Dr. Michael Itagaki, founder of the first online 3D printing biomedical community
The first of its kind, embodi3D is an online community that specializes in exploring the exciting space where 3D printing intersects with healthcare. Founded by Dr. Michael Itagaki, an eminent interventional radiologist based in Seattle, the group brings together professionals…
Materialise CEO on medical 3D Printing
Materialise incorporates more than 25 years of 3D printing experience into a range of software solutions and 3D printing services, which together form the backbone of the 3D printing industry. Materialise’s open and flexible solutions enable players in a wide…
Canon strengthens its 3D proposition through new partnership with Materialise
One of the world’s most iconic technology brands began offering new software on the 3rd May, which makes the 3D printing workflow more accessible to customers across Europe. Canon Europe, a world leader in imaging solutions, recently announced their new strategic partnership with…
EOS opens new US facility to face a growing market
EOS, a company who is at the forefront of 3D printing technology and offers high-end solutions in additive manufacturing (AM), unveiled a new facility in Pflugerville, Texas. The facility was inaugurated with a grand opening ceremony, which also coincided with…
Disabled duck received 3D printed leg
The story continues, after our 3D Printer saved my life article, its a one-year-old duck, which was physically disabled after an accident. But thanks to 3d printing, he was the lucky recipient of a 3D printed plastic leg that now enables…
