Originally introduced at the 2014 Euromold trade show in Dusseldorf, Germany, the X1000 was presented as the latest large format 3D printer made by the German-based manufacturers German RepRap. An evo…
Plant Yourself on EuroCompositi’s Compostable 3D Printed Bike Frame
One benefit that 3D printing technology has to offer us is the ability to be more self sustainable. Materials such as polylactic acid (PLA), which is a biodegradable thermoplastic polyester, are helpi…
The Hand Project: Disabled Maker Takes Matters into His Own Hands
It’s no secret that one of the industries that 3D printing technology has assisted the most since its inception is that of assistive prosthetics. Assistive devices are being modeled and produced by in…
2015 Bay Area Makeathon Focuses on 3D Printing Assistive Devices
MakerBot and the Tikkun Olam Makers (TOM) are joining forces at this year’s Bay Area Makeathon to focus exclusively on assistive devices. TOM, a non-profit maker community, is calling on developers, d…
Ultimaker 2 Continues to Dominate Consumer Market in Latest 3D Hubs Trend Report
For those who may be unfamiliar, 3D Hubs is one of the world’s largest network of 3D printer owners, and, every few months, they release an all-encompassing report detailing the latest trends within t…
Spanish Maker 3D Prints Working Model of Boeing 787 Jet Engine
The DIY 3D printing community is a vital source for improvements and breakthroughs in the industry, and these heroes often share their innovations without a face or a name. One of these unsung Makers …
Peugeot Infuses 3D Printing into New Concept Car: The Fractal
Landing right in the heart of September, from the 19th to the 27th, the 2015 Frankfurt International Motor Show is set to be yet another innovative year at one of the world’s most popular automobile s…
The Boys & Girls Club Joins Polar 3D for 3D Printing Labs to Kids Across the US
It’s never too early to start your 3D printing training. At least that’s what Polar 3D and the Boys & Girls Club of America (BGCA) believe, which they are proving with their latest announcement. P…
Shapecloud Brings Cloud 3D Printing to the Philippines
As 3D printing technology becomes more and more prevalent in our global society, we have seen a large-scale movement in 3D printable sites (such as Thingiverse, MyMiniFactory, etc) and bureaus (such a…
3D Printed Micro-Fish to Explore the Oceans of Our Bodies
In the exponentially vital industry of nano-engineering, 3D printing is now being utilized to make sure the inner workings of our bodies are running swimmingly. Two professors of nano-engineering from…