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…
MTC leverages AMCM’s unique multi-laser beam shaping system
The Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) has acquired the AMCM M 290-2 FLX, an industrial 3D printing system from AMCM, a company affiliated with EOS…
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…
10 Reasons to be Bullish About the 3D Printing Industry
Full disclaimer: I’m bullish about the 3D Printing Industry. There, I said it. I’m writing in response to the many declarations of “3D printing is hype” that are meandering about the Internet — you’v…
MakerPoint and the Future of 3D Printing Retail
Ah, MakerPoint. The place where all the teens go on Friday nights to start making. Overlooks the ol’ rock quarry, amiright? Nope. That’s a different kind of point for a different kind of making. Base…
3D Printing to Save Critters is Becoming North Carolina State’s M.O.
Life can be tough for the creatures that haven’t reincarnated themselves to full-human status, yet. Without opposable thumbs and kick-ass forebrains, it’s almost impossible to invent new technologies…
Upon Kickstarter Funding, Helix 3D Printer Announces Stretch Goals
Earlier this month, Colin let us know about the Helix 3D Printer from Acuity Design, based in Missoula, Montana. The design group had already put $70k of their own dollars towards realizing a unique d…
Microsoft Releases 3D Builder App for Windows 8.1 — A Building Base for Easy 3D Printing
After integrating native 3D-printing support into Windows 8.1 and partnering with Stratasys-owned Makerbot to sell Replicators in Microsoft stores, Microsoft has released its first 3D printing app for…
US Attorney General Seeks to Continue Ban on Plastic Guns
The Undetectable Firearms Act, which makes it illegal in the United States to own a gun that cannot be registered by a metal detector, is set to expire on December 9th of this year. Since the announce…
Open Source Appliances Declare “There’s Got to Be a Better Way!”
In the 1950s, manufacturers marketed new appliances to make housework easier, to make life easier. Over the years, these appliances proliferated to the point of absurdity (at least in the United Stat…
Truly Global 3D Printing Event: Mediabistro Announces Inside 3D Printing Conference & Expo Dates for South Korea
Mediabistro Inc has announced that the first major 3D printing and additive manufacturing trade show in South Korea will take place June 18-20, 2014 at the Kintex Exhibition Center in Seoul, South Kor…
Sculpteo Culls for the Muse in Linlin and Pierre-Yves Jacques’ 3D Sculptures
Fresh off a gorgeous display in London, artists Linlin and Pierre-Yves Jacques had their creativity mined by Sculpteo in a genial and refreshing interview. The London 3D Print Show was the first major…
Award Winning Structure 3D Sensor for iPad Available for Pre-Order
The Structure 3D Sensor for the iPad, which exploded on Kickstarter back in September, has finally ended its crowdfunding campaign and moved onto official, non-Kickstarter pre-order status. Now, you c…
Home Metal 3D Printer: The Mini Metal Maker
The Mini Metal Maker does add a new capacity for the home maker, DIY inventor, artist or individual liking the idea of being able to download free objects to have materialised in metal before their e…
Cube 3D Free: Frees You from Cartridges, Is Anything But Free
We received a somewhat suspicious email the other day. It promised a way to save money using Cube 3D and Cube X desktop 3D printers. When I visited the Brazilian website, my suspicion didn’t go away. …