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…
Virtumake – VirtuZoom Microscope 3D Scanner
Virtumake is a German based hobbyist maker of 3D scanners. His latest project is called the VirtuZoom Microscope 3D-Scanner, which was built to scan tiny objects and then magnify them ready for 3D pri…
3D Printer Cheat Sheet Infographic
The people at Cartridge Discount made this nice up-to-date infographic that works as a cheat sheet for those new to 3D printing to explain simply what the technology is, how it works, and what possibl…
3D Printed Sculptures from Studio Nick Ervinck
Nick Ervinck is a Belgian artist who creates huge installations, sculptures, prints, workdrawings and animated films, exploring the boundaries between various media as he does so. He applies a number …
Innovation Factory – Another New 3D Printing Start-Up This time in Chicago
Innovation Factory has been conceived as a creative space for designers and entrepreneurs to work together to create innovative new products. The company’s focus area is to produce original CAD design…
Easter Themed Applications of 3D Printing
With the Easter holidays upon us check out some of the best Easter themed 3D printing applications from the last couple of years. Paint and 3D Print an Easter Egg with the Magic 3D Easter Egg Painter …
CRP – UAE Case Study
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles have been stirring the public political conversation for some time now, however most people are unaware of the vast applications these unmanned systems are being used for. Two…
Kickstarter: Therminator 5 Hot End for RepRap 3D Printers
Tony May from RepRapTech has encountered issues with their 3D printers – more specifically he has found that the RepRap Prusas’ hot ends are below par for “more demanding print jobs”. He names severa…
3D Creation Systems — Industrial Grade 3D Printing Facility Offering Membership Options
3D Creation Systems has gone live in the last 24 hours – offering production grade 3D printing services to a global market. The business model for the new start-up is quite an interesting one. At firs…
1st Annual Makerbot Hackathon
Earlier this year MakerBot released the Customizer App allowing Thingiverse users to upload 3D designs that can be customised by other users. Following positive take-up, the teams at MakerBot and Thin…
B9Creator – Round 2 on Kickstarter
B9Creator, the open source DLP 3D printer project by Michael Joyce based in South Dakota, US is back on Kickstarter sourcing a second round of funding after successfully raising over half a million US…
Airstone — Simulation Super Power
As the co-founder of Tinkercad announced the sad demise of the 3D software platform Kai Backman also took the opportunity to introduce his new San Francisco-based startup company Airstone Labs, which …
LulzBot AO-100 3D Printer Giveaway Competition for Hackerspaces
The Colorado native Lulzbot has announced a competition, where the company is handing out eight of their AO-100 3D printers to different hackerspaces. The rules are simple – the applicants need to com…