Introducing PrismSlicer by Additive Appearance: Photorealistic Software for Complex Multi-Material 3D Printing
Prague-based startup Additive Appearance, a spin-off from Charles University, has released PrismSlicer, a slicing and design-for-additive-manufacturin…
Prusa Research Adopts Molex Connector Systems for Scalable 3D Printing Solutions
Molex, global manufacturer of electronic and fiber optic connectivity systems, is working with Czech FDM 3D printer manufacturer Prusa Research to sup…
New Sunlu FilaDryer SP2: Technical specifications and pricing
Chinese 3D printing technology firm SUNLU has released a new filament drying system designed to offer more flexibility for 3D printing users managing multiple spools. Called the FilaDryer SP2, t…
Bryan Oknyansky Wants to Bring 3D Printed Shoes Into Vogue Culture
There is a lot of talk — and work — around 3D printed shoes. A few designers have taken a shot at it and 3D Systems used 3D printed shoes to help promote the consumer appeal of its Cubify network. How…
3D Printer World Expo Displays 3D Printing for All
The thing about all of these 3D printing expos is that there’s so much there! You become flooded with so much stimuli and information that, by the time you get home, your head is throbbing with data. …
How 3D Printing Can Turn a Bicycle into a “Flying Machine”
The FM Studio in Perth, Australia, is a creative hub that experiments with new technologies to transform the bicycles they make into “Flyingmachines”, beautiful works of art that hang on the white wal…
Makelab Turns 3D Printing Into a You-Had-to-Be-There Experience
From the name, you might guess that Toronto-based Makelab was a local hackerspace where you’d pay membership fees to use their CNC machines and 3D printers on the weekend. Makelab, however, is a pret…
3D printed Camera Accessories Developed by Shapies
In 1832, Belgian Joseph Plateau and Austrian Simon von Stampfer, independent of one another, gave to the world nearly identical devices that would, in a relatively short time, alter how we view it. Li…
3DPI Interviews the Man behind the New (and First) Mutual Fund for 3D Printing
Stocks and investments — whether you are a lover or a hater, they tend to get people hot under the collar. After all, money, usually in significant quantities, is involved. The alternative is indiffer…
Alessandro Zambelli and .exnovo Explore Ups (and Downs) of 3D Printing for Designers
3D Printing was born as a “boring” industrial process. It allowed – and allows – companies to save up to 90% on costs and time of prototyping but for most people that just was not interest…
Zecotek Photonics Enters 3D Printing with Disruptive Technology
Zecotek Photonics, listed on both the U.S. OTC market [ZMSPF] and the TSX Venture Exchange [ZMS], is making a compelling strategic move into the 3D printing industry. The company announced it is launc…
ORNL & Local Motors — Teaming Up for Automotive Production with 3DP
The Cooperative Research and Development Agreement signed by ORNL (The US Dept of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory) to work with Local Motors for developing technology that will allow them…
Monstermatic App is Here and (For a Limited Time) It’s Free!
I very rarely download apps for my iPhone, unless they’re free. Once, I downloaded Myst for $4.99, played it once, and have regretted it ever since. So, even if they’re 3D printing related, I am sting…
Splin3 Introduces Lines of Unique & Seasonal 3DP Filament Colours
Think of Splin3 in terms of fashion. The spring collection at a clothing store will sell you your light coats, long-sleeve shirts and pants. Then, when summer comes around, you’ve got your shorts, ta…
3D Printing & Replacement Car Parts
TFLcar visited Ford headquarters to witness how car manufacturers are already working with latest 3D Printing technology to help design and build car engines. But the question TFLcar is more intereste…