When has a technology ever developed so rapidly in some many different countries, practically at the same time? 3D printing is already standing out as one of the most peculiar and far reaching technological phenomenon humanity has experienced. In the…
New Shapeways RUSH Program Sends 3D Prints to Your Doorstep in 2-3 Days
“We need things faster!” Booms the market, in the face of ontological uncertainty and ecological collapse. “Always faster!” Now that the Internet has supplied a continuous source of instant gratification and Amazon has brought that same feeling into the world…
Unilever Embraces 3D Printing, Cuts Prototyping Time by Nearly Half
Last year, I met with Stratasys European Territory Manager Davide Ferrulli at the MCSPE industrial manufacturing fair in Parma, Italy. Along with the Objet 500 Connex3 being shown in Europe for the first time, one of most important aspects that…
400% Growth Pushes Makies to Consider Injection Molding for 3D Printed Dolls
Launched in 2012 the Makies Dolls were one of the very first 3D printed products ever to raise generalist media awareness. Now, almost three years later, they are a great indicator of the adoption of 3D printed products in mainstream…
Fused Layer Manufacturing Challenge: 3D Print Whole Layers at Once
RepRap retailer and open source 3D printing proselytizers RepRap Central have issued a new challenge to the RepRap community. Rather than asking them to simply design and build their own FDM 3D printer, they have suggested that the community work…
Sandboxr Brings Branded 3D Printing to Amazon
This year is going to see a growing number of big brand names finally embrace 3D printing as a means of bringing products to their already established fan base. We’ve already reported on a number of stories that indicate this…
A 3D Printable Valentine's Day Card Could Earn You $250
It’s nearing the end of January and you know what that means! It’s almost my birthday. So, what are you all getting me? It’s also almost Valentine’s Day! So, what are you all getting me? You don’t have to answer…
"La Dolce Vita” is Back in Mao Casella’s New 3D Printed Vespa Model
We recently reported on Maurizio Casella’s (AKA Mao) 3D printed models and also on his very high proficiency at designing and making new, 3D printable toy models in just a few days. A couple of weeks after the latest Fiat…
Violet's Delicate Reconstruction Surgery Rehearsed with 3D Printing
This week, 3DPI’s Andrew Wheeler covered Boston Children’s Hospitals efforts to develop a fully-fledged 3D printing center to aid in surgery prep and other medical treatments. Discussing the brain surgery of 16-year-old Myalynn Ranson, Andrew explains that the hospital is…
Upcycle DVD Drives into a Low-Cost 3D Printer/CNC Machine
Do you have a few old DVD drives taking up space in your home? If so, you’re in luck! Instructables user wootin24 has come up with a design that upcycles those old drives into a 3D printer with just a…
