The World’s First Digital Sundial, Made Possible with 3D Printing
Time, the elusive measurement of entropy that ticks away our moments until death (and possible rebirth?). That measurement has mutated from simple sundials to complex smartwatches without its actual meaning ever being…
Caravaggio’s “Flagellation of Christ” 3D Printed for the Blind
Work by the Italian Baroque painter Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio demonstrates that humanity had evolved past the flat and emotionless artwork of the medieval era and into one of depth and passion…
CTC Electronic Unveils Metal 3D Printer Range
Zhuhai CTC Electronic Co., Ltd is one of the more fascinating companies to me. A rapidly growing Chinese company, with a pre-3D printing manufacturing record, I still have a lot to learn about their management and the…
$350 Colorpod Converts FDM to Full-Color Powderbed 3D Printer
Though there have been numerous attempts to bring full-color 3D printing to the desktop, the technology is still far from widespread and affordable. The closest solution currently on the market is the $5,995 full-color ARKe paper …
Pixelstone is 3D Brick Laying for the 21st Century
Upon news that Desamanera, which offers large-scale stone 3D printing, is coming to the United States, I have learned of a Dutch startup that has scaled 3D printed construction down, instead. A spin-off of Lab3D, which we …
New Multidirectional MAP 3D Printing Technology Puts Do3D on the Map
3D printing is still in its, let’s say, adolescence, as new growth spurts push the young field to reach for its full potential. These past few years has seen the technology learn to 3D print with conductive inks, inkjet metal, and…
Review: MatterHackers T10 Tablet Puts 3D Printing Right into Your Hands
Whether you’re creating on just one 3D printer or monitoring an entire room full of them, it’s nearly impossible to have your eyes glued to the print bed for the entire printing process. Although, as a whole, 3D printers are…
SLASH 3D Printer Promises Faster Speeds than Carbon 3D
The desktop 3D printing revolution has been underway for years now, but it’s showing no signs of slowing down. As the hype bubble burst, new companies need to bring truly compelling features to the scene in order to gain the…
Amid Customer Complaints, Solidoodle Finally Announces Suspension of Operations
Earlier this month, we covered what seemed to be ominous message from the Solidoodle, the Brooklyn-based 3D printer company started by former MakerBot COO Sam Cervantes, which claimed on their website, “Attention …