NASA is constantly testing and developing new game-changing technologies in order to support its quest to discover the universe and space. 3D printing is one of these technologies, along with others, and has been applied already in projects such as…
PandaBot – New on Kickstarter
And another 3D printer was launched on Kickstarter today. I’m starting to lose count of the number of times I have written that lately! This one is PandaBot, and, I’m going to be honest, I kind of assumed I knew…
BluePrinter Launch
The BluePrinter 3D printer was first introduced to its audience, in the form of a prototype, at Euromold 2011. THE show for new launches in this sector, the audience was big and it caused quite a stir. As I reported…
3D Printed Quad Copter
DIY Drones is the virtual home for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) enthusiasts and tinkerers. With a passion for all things airborne, this pastime turned lifestyle has traditionally required significant financial resources – with the prices of full, pre-assembled models (we’re…
Physical Retail is the New Frontier for 3D Printing
As I mentioned in the Blu-Bin article on Tuesday, retail outlets seem to be the next logical step for 3D printing organizations — and this is happening on two fronts: 3D printing systems and accessories and 3D printshops offering consumer…
LUXeXceL Pioneering Manufacturing Technology for Advanced Optics in LED Lighting
Netherlands based LUXeXceL Group B.V received a well-deserved accolade recently when the company won the 2012 Enabling Technology Award for its Printoptical Technology from Frost & Sullivan. Based on its recent research on the advanced optics market for LED lighting,…
Survival of the Fittest 3D Design – The Generative Design Process and Co-Creation
An interesting issue concerning 3D printing and its organic relationship with design has been about the sheer increase in numbers of people engaging with design in its many forms. Indeed, in the future this issue will become more evident as…
The Customisation Value of 3D Printing
The ability to acquire unique, one-off desirable items has traditionally incurred tremendous expense, but that no longer needs to be the case thanks to 3D printing and some very creative design work. We have become aware of a new 3D…
MakieLab Continues to go from Strength to Strength
London, UK based MakieLab has come a long way since it was formed in March 2011 by Alice Taylor and a small team of four. The core business relates to making game-connectable 3D printed toys that can be produced on-demand…
Leapfrog – A Step Closer to Easy-to-Use 3D printing
Netherlands based start-up company Leapfrog is a fast moving new entrant into the 3D printer manufacturing space. They position themselves as an entry level plug and play provider with heavy emphasis on attractive consumer products with great looks and ease…
