Poland is well known in the 3D printing world for manufacturing several recognizable 3D printers, like those from Zortrax, ZMorph, 3DGence, and the GAIA Multitool, which is running a Kickstarter campaign at the moment. There are also several 3D printing…
Why the Memjet v. HP Lawsuit Will Be a Footnote in the 3D Printing Patent Wars
Since Memjet filed its lawsuit against HP on August 11, 2015, a few dozen commentators have theorized that the suit will affect 3D printing. But it does not look like this case will be the start of the 3D Printing…
MIT's Multi-Fab 3D Prints Functional Objects with Up to 10 Materials at Once
A group of students and researchers originating from the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) has just built and presented a new approach to 3D printing that could enable low-cost, multi-material and multi-process digital fabrication through the implementation…
Microsoft's MobileFusion Brings 3D Scanning to Ordinary Smartphones
Not everyone will be able to afford the HoloLens. And, at first, most people probably won’t want to strap computers to their faces. But the complete 3D ecosystem will be here and Microsoft is going great lengths to ensure that…
The 3D Printed Pill Coater: A Sweet Deal Between Children and Medication
The ever-expanding creation of all types of medication, while its impact on the overall health and well-being of humanity is quite unfathomable, oftentimes leaves a bitter taste on our tongue. One innovative mother, Dully Katzeff, decided to take this battle…
Facebook Head of Retail Joins MyMiniFactory Board
As the ever-expanding 3D printables community, MyMiniFactory, preps for its equity crowdfunding campaign, the UK-based company has added an important player to its board of directors. Nicholas Franchet, the current head of retail and e-commerce for Facebook, has joined the…
Lumi Industries Launch Multitasking Resin 3D Printer with Laser Engraving
After successfully completing two campaigns on Indiegogo for its ultra-low cost photopolymer-based 3D printers, Lumi Industries is now going for a third round, this time on Kickstarter, to launch the new version of its LumiPocket, with additional PCB etching and…
Senvol Database: The Gift that Keeps on Giving Adds 100+ Industrial 3D Printers
Straight outta New York City!! Senvol is one of my favorite 3D printing startups in the whole industry. Why? Basically, because they so clearly want to help move the industry forward. They are an analytics and consulting company tailored solely…
Reconfiguring E-Waste into a 3D Printing Opportunity with RETR3D Software
UK-based non-profit organization techfortrade and their Technical Director, Matthew Rogge, are teaming up with the open source hardware community at Wevolver on a new project that is turning one man’s e-trash into another country’s 3D printer. Rogge, who is using…
CTC Cancels Ex-Employee's Fraudulent 4-in-1 3D Printer Kickstarter
Crowdfunding campaigns are becoming the Brooklyn Bridge schemes of the 21st century, with Kickstarter and Indiegogo campaigns for fake products launching in the hopes of being funded quickly enough that the scammer can make off with the loot before getting…
