Endeavor 3D integrates CO-AM software in its powerful HP printer fleet
Additive contract manufacturer Endeavor 3D has partnered with HP and Materialise to leverage the Materialise CO-AM software platform for improving its…
Boston Micro Fabrication launches new dual-resolution, high-precision 3D printer
US-based 3D printer manufacturer Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) has launched the microArch D1025, a new 3D printer for the production of micro-scale p…
American companies to make and sell NASA’s GRX-810 superalloy
NASA, the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration, has announced that it has licensed its GRX-810 superalloy to five US-based companies. Unveiled last year, GRX-810 is an Oxide Dispersi…
3D Printing Could Soon Become a Hiker’s Best Friend
A Japanese hiking enthusiast is developing Geoph, a combination of a 3D printable three-dimensional map, a GPS locator, and a simple bank of colored LED lights that can easily help hikers visualize th…
Fahz Puts Your Face in a 3D Printed Vase
Looking for the perfect gift for that family member who seemingly has everything? Well Nick and Martha of Desbiens Design Research have exactly what you need: a Fahz. Their product is a 3D printed sc…
ThingCapture iPad 3D Scanner to Premier at CES 2015
It seems as though every week there is a new device or software program combination that allows users to capture reality data and digitize it. There are a number of similar programs that use the iPad…
Penn Student Develops 3D Printable UAV with Only 2 Motors
A student from the University of Pennsylvania has developed a new UAV configuration that has the full range of motion of more complex drones, but only requires two motors to fly. The drone can be made…
5-Year-Old Charlie Gets a 3D Printed Christmas Miracle
Just in time to tear into his gifts from Santa, young Charlie Egan get’s himself a new 3D printed arm thanks to the kindness – and holiday spirit – of E-nable. Charlie is believed to be th…
A Visit to the FABtotum Factory Confirms That These Guys Are Delivering
Sometimes projects that are born on crowd funding websites sound too good to be true. Earning ten times its initial $50,000 goal on Indiegogo and tons of media attention, the FABtotum just sounded lik…
Who Says You Need Design Software or a 3D Printer to Prototype?
It’s nice when a couple of industrial designers decide to help you conceptualize an idea. MMDR Designs is a small team of designers (David Rosenfeld and his wife) who take an email from a customer w…
The Nemomaker N1: Both a Good 3D Printer and a Laser Engraver for $490?
When you add tools to a 3D printer to make it more multi-dimensional in the context of machining, the problem becomes one of high quality functionality in both areas. There aren’t too many standards …
Free 3D Printable Model of the Week: The 3D Printed Strati Car
This week’s free 3D printable model comes from Local Motors design engineer Nestor Llanos. It is 1/10 the size of the actual Strati, which 3DPI’s David Sher first reported on back in June of 20…
LLoyd's Register Wants You to Design 3D Printing Regulation
Lloyd’s Register Group Limited (LR) is a massive global engineering and business services organization which dates back to 1760. It is owned by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, which is a Briti…
Reebok’s CHECKLIGHT Safety Cap “Not Possible Without 3D Printing”
Rebook’s Rapid Prototyping Lab Manager – and long time member of the Additive Manufacturing User’s Group – Gary Rabinovitz loves 3D printing. It is clear from the way he spoke at the lates…
China Gets its First 3D Printing College
The Baiyun-Winbo 3D Printing Technology College has officially opened its doors in theBaiyun district of the city of Guangzhou and began accepting its first students. While I don’t consider the school…