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…
Skanect Scanning Version 1.5 Officially Available for Mac Lineup of Usual Suspects
Developed to run optimally on Mac’s standard platforms, Skanect has officially released its Skanect 1.5 for the Mac OS X. Bug fixers come included as well as predictable offline reconstruction and vol…
100% 3D Printed Catapult
For this Sunday, let’s take a look at The Guardian Catapult which was printed with Type A Machines’ Series 1 3D Printer. The catapult was designed so that it can be 100% 3d printed even in…
Inside 3D Printing Heads Toward Silicon Valley
After seeing great success in New York City and Chicago, the Inside 3D Printing Conference & Expo will continue its world tour this fall in San Jose, California. With a new city, speakers, and exh…
STAR.V3 – High Speed 3D Printed Robot
For this Saturday let’s kick back and check out this cool high speed 3D Printed robot. The name STAR comes from Sprawl Tuned Autonomous Robot and that’s exactly what it does, with speed up…
3D Printing Market Reports from Industry Leading Collaboration
Credible Input Ensures Credible Results, unlike many of the reports you have seen in the 3D printing sector to date. Econolyst and 3DPI have established a partnership to develop market reports that wi…
Echoviren — A 3D Printed Sculpture of Size, Style & Natural Substance
Currently, in a rural corner of Northern California, an impressive 3D printing project is taking shape. The proponents of this project are Smith|Allen (aka Stephanie Smith and Bryan Allen) who are par…
Night of the Living Patents: 3D Printing Resurrects Old Inventions
Hidden behind the debates regarding 3D printing and patent law – is it good? is it bad? is it a sandwich? – is a 31-year-old New York patent lawyer named Martin Galese that brings a sense …
Do Not 3D-Print: MIT Hackers Duplicate “Non-Duplicatable” High-Security Keys
Three MIT electrical engineering students have used 3D printing to get around the pesky “Do Not Duplicate” label engraved on the keys to your apartment, and to high-security locks everywhere. David L…
A Robotic 3D Printer for £50? Suitable for Chocoholics!
So if I told you that a 3D printer could be built for approximately £50.00 you’d think I was joking wouldn’t you? If I told you that the bill of materials included a chocolate fountain and a robot arm…
Coney Island Scan-A-Rama Successfully Funded on Kickstarter
Following up on Mike’s great post, it’s my pleasure to be able to report that Fred Kahl, aka ‘The Great Fredini’, the ex sideshow performer, has recently successfully funded his Kickstarter campaign f…
Unleash the Astronomer Within – 3D Printable Printonian Newtonian Telescope
Contrary to the popular dystopian belief, not everything in our universe revolves around reality TV stars and their seeming love/hate interaction with the masses through the media. However, one thing …
Stratasys’ Passion for Fashion Continues to Burn in Japan
The Connex multi-material 3D printers from Stratasys seem to be a favourite for fashion designers working at the intersection of their art and 3D printing technology. The latest person from this secto…