Although it was perhaps not as explosive as last year – when 3D Systems led the industry with 24 new system announcements, Voxeljet had just gone public and media hype was nearing the top of the enthusiasm curve – I…
Fraunhofer ILT Presents New Multispot SLM Machine Design
If there is one thing laser technology development is fundamentally important for it is selective laser melting (SLM) technology. That is why the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology (ILT) partners with companies such as Concept Laser on research and testing…
Sketchfab Starts a Gallery of Madame Tussauds 3D Models
It’s probably safe to say that many of the wax statues on display at one of the several Madame Tussauds museums all over the world are among the most photographed exhibits in the world. Sure there are people who line…
NightHawk: Award Winning Headphone With 3D Printed Part
“When we decided to build NightHawk, we knew it had to be something special—it had to have a real reason to exist because no one needs another ordinary headphone.”Skylar Gray, headphones Designer & Engineer. Dre’s Beats did for headphones what…
Proto-pasta Announces Addition of Two New Metallic PLA Filaments
ProtoPlant, makers of Proto-pasta, announced two new materials for its line of exotic 3D printer filament: Stainless Steel PLA and Magnetic Iron PLA. Engineered for printability on home 3D printers, Proto-pasta Stainless Steel PLA can be polished or brushed for a brilliant metallic…
Maker’s Affair Poker Ping Pong Paddles Could Be A Hit
UPDATE: 22nd July 2010, Maker’s Affair has ceased operations. Ping Pong has the potential to have a new quirky application with 3D printing and a little Kickstarter help. Paddles for Oddballs by Maker’s Affair has a new line of Poker-themed…
Xploration Earth 2050 Explores 3D Printing
Xploration Earth 2050 is an educational tv program that covers emerging technology. In a recent episode, the host Joe Penna takes a look at 3d printing and how it is used in education. This three minute clip gives a short introduction into…
A 3D Printed Squeeze
Mount your tablet with Squeeze Me, an interactive 3D Printed cover that enables communication with a Care-O-Bot. The video is without sound, so don’t worry! This is a very interesting concept from The Laboratory of Robotics and Learning Technologies. Squeeze Me…
BigRep Receives Significant Funding For The 1.3 m³ Build Volume 3D Printer
There are a growing number of large-scale RepRap derivative FFF 3D printers. The company behind one of the best-of-this-particular-bunch of industrial scale machines, Berlin-based BigRep, has just received seed capital funding, only eleven months into the history of the company.…
Doctors Successfully Complete First Procedures with MySpine 3D Printed Surgical Guides
Joint and spine surgical product manufacturer Medacta USA announced the successful completion of the first two spinal surgeries in the United States using its MySpine Patient-Matched Technology. MySpine uses 3D reconstruction and rapid 3D printing technology to create patient-specific guides…
