nTopology set to bolster generative design platform with new and improved DfAM tools
Engineering software developer nTopology is currently working on a whole slew of new developments for its topology optimization platform. Commercializ…
Anycubic and JBD J1 MicroLED 3D printer: technical specifications and pricing
Desktop 3D printer manufacturer Anycubic is working with display panel specialist Jade Bird Display (JBD) to develop a new consumer-grade MicroLED 3D …
Low-cost titanium alloys for additive manufacturing targetted by IperionX and Oak Ridge National Laboratory collaboration
IperionX, a North Carolina-based advanced materials enterprise, has announced a collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy’s (“DOE”) Oak Ridge National Laboratory. The work concerns …
Airstone — Simulation Super Power
As the co-founder of Tinkercad announced the sad demise of the 3D software platform Kai Backman also took the opportunity to introduce his new San Francisco-based startup company Airstone Labs, which …
LulzBot AO-100 3D Printer Giveaway Competition for Hackerspaces
The Colorado native Lulzbot has announced a competition, where the company is handing out eight of their AO-100 3D printers to different hackerspaces. The rules are simple – the applicants need to com…
NAMII’s $4.5M Funding for AM Research Projects
NAMII, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, has awarded $4.5M of funding to seven research and development projects within the field of additive manufacturing. The seven projects …
New From Autodesk — ReCap — Creating 3D Data from Photos & Scans
Autodesk has announced a new, free 3D software product: ReCap, which will allow users to create intelligent 3D data from photos and scans. ReCap is set to deliver powerful and easy to use workflow on …
Sad but True — Tinkercad Winding up Operations
Tinkercad Founder & CEO, Kai Backman, has just announced, via the Tinkercad blog, that he and his partner have made the ‘difficult decision’ to wind up this entry-level 3D design application in f…
FabCafe – Japan
Japan is well know for its various exotic coffee shops targeting people who live busy lives and are often constrained from doing specific activities at home. An example would be the many ‘cat’ and/or …
Tacori Ups its 3DP Capability for its Jewellery Applications
California based Tacori, which is known for its fine jewellery designs, is now making inroads to revamp its manufacturing capability with the latest range of 3D printers. Earlier this year, the compan…
BodyAvatar: Create 3D Avatars with Kinect
Kinect players have access to a new feature called BodyAvatar. It is a 3D scanning based interface that allows gamers to create completely unique avatars, such as an animal shape, or something complet…
3D Systems Expands Coverage Within Turkey
I was talking about emerging patterns in the evolution of the 3D printing sector yesterday, with respect to new 3D printing systems utilising more accurate processes at the lower end of the market. To…
New Version of Ultimaker’s 3D Printing Software: Cura SW – 13.03
Ultimaker has launched a new updated version of its one-stop 3D printing solution software Cura – with a version numbered 13.03. So what’s new? Some integration touches on several icons, a bigger view…
3D Printing, 3D Scanning and the Future of the Museum
Liz Neely and Miriam Langner from Museums and the Web have written an excellent article reflecting on the potential impacts of 3D printing in the world of museums – from an insider’s perspective. Neel…
3D Printing Furniture at Home
3D printing furniture is not an entirely new application of the technology and there have been a few spectacular examples from leading designers in the field — for me Neri Oxman’s contemporary chaise …
