Materialise Enhances Customization in 3D Printing Through New Collaborations and Software Upgrades
Materialise, a global leader in 3D printing software and services, has introduced significant software updates and forged key partnerships to enhance …
[INTERVIEW] CEAD’s New Flexcube pellet 3D printer at Formnext 2024
Formnext 2024 saw CEAD, a Netherlands-based company specializing in large-format additive manufacturing (LFAM), introduce the Flexcube. This new carte…
University of Cyprus leads EU-Backed initiative to develop superior materials for aerospace applications
With the funding from the European Union, the University of Cyprus (UCY) is spearheading the establishment of the Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Materials Competence Centre (AM2C3). Althoug…
New Nylon 680 3D Printing Material Heading into REAL Testing Phase
taulman3D’s material R&D continues to go from strength to strength. The supplier of superior grade 3D printing materials is heading into the testing phase for its latest material — Nylon 680. This…
Disney and 3D Printing Via Star Wars
Andy Bird, chairman of Walt Disney International has given a nod of significant recognition towards 3D printing. He predicts that every home will have a 3D printer within a decade. Whilst this author …
3D Systems Releases Cubify Design, CAD for Expert Designers
Once you’ve mastered 3D Systems’ simpler software, Cubify Invent and Cubify Sculpt, you might try your hand at something more advanced. 3D Systems has released a new design program, Cubify Design, whi…
Asterid Kickstarter Seeks Funds for Fully Assembled 3D Printer under $500
Recently, while purchasing a new computer, a customer asked if he could simply buy a computer with all the programs he wanted already installed. Both parties, the customer and store attendant, express…
Turning Your Children’s Drawings into 3D Printed Metal Masterpieces
Parents are always humouring their children, feeding into their games of make-believe, allowing them to befriend imaginary creatures like Santa Claus or telling them that their artwork is decipherable…
2B Or Not 2B: 3D Printing With B2
Researchers from North Carolina State University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Laser Zentrum Hannover have discovered that a naturally-occurring compound can be incorporated int…
From Nature to Art and Back Again: CT Scans to 3D Printed Animal Skulls
Here is a project that, while it is meant to frame nature as art, is also quite appropriate for the holiday. Scott Camazine is a doctor, biologist and artist who has turned to Kickstarter to fund the …
3Dsimo: Multi-Material FFF Pen on Indiegogo
After the release of the huge success of the 3Doodler on Kickstarter, it’s not surprising that others have come out of the woodwork to develop their own FFF pens, including the swisspen and a sort of …
3D Systems' Q3 Results
3D Systems Corporation — one of the two 3D printing monoliths that currently dominate the 3D printing sector — has announced that its third quarter revenue grew a phenomenal 50% from the previous year…
Holding Hands with Mummy Proves an Emotional 3DP Experience
A recent case study from Mcor probes some rather deep questions including whether there’s life after death and, more specifically, did the soul of the Egyptian woman who lived three thousand years ago…
Baboi Box: The Crowd-funded 3D Printer Electronic Kit
The Baboi Box is a complete electronic kit for 3D printer beginners. Baboi Box is an all-in-one 3D printer controller that allows you to fully control your 3D Printer without connecting to any other d…
Modelling the Matterhorn with Drones
Afraid of heights but still want to experience the Swiss Alps? senseFly is a Swiss company that uses personal drones to do a lot of amazing things, including mapping and modelling. Drone Adventures, a…