We’ve seen 3D scanning and 3D printing implemented on countless occasions to transport, restore, and replicate important archeological finds. The technology has even allowed us humble humans to…
Bentley Envisions 3D Printed Luxury Car of the Future
3D printing has become a theme for fictional auto products this year, with Goodyear hypothesizing the possibility of a 3D printed, spherical tire and BMW proposing the one-day production of a 4D print…
The First Smartphone 3D Printer is Now Live on Kickstarter
Well, today’s the day that the first smartphone 3D printer has hit Kickstarter. Will this be a day for the history e-books? Given the track record of 3D printing-related crowdfunding campaigns –…
Made In Space Preps to Send First Commercial 3D Printer to ISS
The first 3D printer in space was installed at the International Space Station in November of 2014. After more than a year, isn’t it about time we send another? While taking on other important p…
Lisa the Low-Cost SLS 3D Printer Finds First Resellers
The low-cost SLS race is has been a slow one, when compared to the FFF and SLA/DLP explosion that occurred in the previous years. Last year, just a few companies announced affordable SLS machines, bu…
MarkForged Unveils High-Strength, High-Temperature Fiberglass 3D Printing Material
Upon the release of their Mark Two composite 3D printer, Markforged has announced a new material with which to print composite parts. The new material, a type of fiberglass, is even stronger and more…
Metal 3D Screen Printing from Fraunhofer Enables Batch 3D Printing of Metal Parts
In some ways, we have Germany’s Fraunhofer system to thank for important progress made in the 3D printing industry. In fact, even the USA’s own America Makes institute and the associated …
SYFY Labs Expands 3D Printing Partnership with MakerBot
At CES this year, the Syfy Channel announced a partnership with MakerBot that would see ships from the station’s new show, The Expanse. The move complemented their VR marketing for the show well…
Loose Prints Sink Ships: Who's Eavesdropping on Your G-Code?
On 3DPI, we’ve covered numerous stories of IP theft and IP protection services. Typically, the biggest concern for interested parties is the loss of valuable CAD files online. After all, torre…
3D Printed Prototypes Yield Perfect Rainbow Running Shoes from Nike
3D printed shoes may be off and running this year, as numerous big brands have initiated programs to begin trials on 3D printed footwear. And, though Nike has some 3D printed shoes of its own, the com…