Spare Parts 3D launches new AI-powered 2D-to-3D model digitization tool
French software start-up Spare Parts 3D (SP3D) has launched the beta program of Théia, its new digital tool that can automatically create 3D models fr…
EOS enables serial production with the new M 290 1kW metal 3D printer
Munich-based 3D printer manufacturer EOS has announced the launch of the EOS M 290 1kW laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) 3D printer. An upgraded ve…
AM Forum Berlin 2024 to see HP debut its new material
After announcing its partnerships with DyeMansion and Accel Digital Solutions (ADS), HP is set to exhibit 3D printed parts made from a new material tailored for its industrial 3D polymer solutions, at…
Alabama’s Auburn University Prototypes Transplant for Yorkie
Coming off of the heels of the North Carolina State’s multi-million dollar 3D printing lab, which made headlines by fabricating prostheses for animals, is another story about a US college helping wild…
3D Printing Wants to Spice Up Your Shower Spray
Certain objects in our lives can be taken for granted or assumed to be limited to particular designs and colours. The showerhead fits into this taken-for-granted category. Yet with 3D printing, it is …
An Event Dedicated to the Social and Cultural Trajectories of 3D Printing
The Swinburne Institute for Social Research is running a one-day symposium on 5th December entitled 3D Printing: Social and Cultural Trajectories. I met Angela Daly, who is on the organizing committee…
USC Professor 3D Prints Multi-Material Objects Faster
For 3D printing to reach its true potential, there are a number of hurdles yet to be fully overcome, including the ability to cohesively — and cost-effectively — 3D print multi-material objects. The l…
From the Moon to Meta-materials, Wide-scale Industry Adoption of 3D Printing has but Begun
The first 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing – Industrial Applications Global Summit, that took place at ExCel London on November 19th and 20th offered an in-depth window into industry adopt…
Cubik Full Colour 3D Scanner
Chester, a beautiful walled city lying on the River Dee, in the North West of England, was founded in AD79 by the Romans and is loaded with well preserved archaeological and architectural treasures. T…
Theo Jansen’s 3D Printed Strandbeest Family is Expanding
Meet the newest members of Theo Jansen’s Strandbeest 3D Printed Animal Family, Gracilis and Larva! Be sure and watch the video of Theo talking about these “animals” and how they surv…
Get Loaded on 3D: Casketstrength Unveils Whiskey with 3D Motif
Deciding to take the 3D motif to its inebriated apex, CaskStrength announces its 3D whiskey as part of its latest installment in its Alphabet Of Whiskey. Three distilleries combined forces for the pun…
The First Printathon Ever(?) Starts Tomorrow at NUMA
Have you ever been to a Printathon? Me neither. Now’s our chance to go to what Sculpteo is calling the “first Printathon ever”! And it starts tomorrow! I’ll give you a minute to try to imagine what a …
Broken Dreams on the Desktop – Joris Peels at TCT Show
“Right now with a desktop 3D Printer you can make anything!” Do you buy it? Joris Peel, a heavyweight 3D printing industry commentator, certainly does not. Last month at TCT Show + Person…
Christopher Barnatt's Video Series: 3D Printshow London 2013 Extra
There was a lot to see at the 3D Printshow held earlier this month in London. Just check Rachel Park’s Review on the event – quite a bit of material, right? Christopher Barnatt, whose vide…
3D Printing with the 3D Builder App on Windows 8.1
Now that Windows 8.1 is equipped with native 3D-printing support, and Microsoft’s first 3D printing app 3D Builder is out, it’s time for us to take a closer look at how 3D Printing on this…