3D printing materials come in a variety of forms — resin, powder, filament and numerous other materials such as metal and sand.
To remedy this, here is a beginner’s guide to 3D printing that should clear up any questions you have.
The technology has come a long way since its inception in 1974 by British chemist David E.H. Jones, whose groundbreaking concept of using monomers to create solid objects has been developed over the years.
This isn’t the first 3D printed bridge, there was one built in Madrid last year as well.
Affordable is going to be a relative term as the Robo C2 3D printer costs $799USD.
We might not think of all the ways that GE’s technologies touch our everyday lives. That’s what GE In The Wild reminds us of.
Ford is currently only testing these techniques in their Dearborn, Michigan, research facilities.
Three in-ear headphones comprise the V-MODA Forza series, and can be customized with 3D printed caps.
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FORMSFIELD is an online 3D printing boutique that you can utilize for a number of things from 3D printed items for home use to marketing … Read more…
After successfully reimagining the classic View-Master into the new View-Master Virtual Reality viewer, Mattel has its sights set on bringing affordable home 3D printing to … Read more…
A 54-year-old Spanish man has become the recipient of the world’s first (human deployed) 3D printed rib cage. The man was suffering from “chest wall … Read more…
Loads of stuff has been made thanks to 3D printing including a gun that does fire bullets, a guitar, models for doctors and surgeons to … Read more…
There will forever be arguments for and against the rapid acceleration of technology, those who push against it and those who embrace it fully. Whatever … Read more…
Without a doubt one of the coolest new things to do in the tech world is 3D printing. People have 3D printed a variety of … Read more…
Local Motors Strati 3D printed car makes its debut at the International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago. It was driven out on stage proving that you … Read more…
3D printing is still a relatively new technology. While it’s possible to buy a Makerbot or even a 3D pen, this is still a technique to which few people have immediate access. 3D printing may be about to hit a lot closer to home…as in, your actual home.
3D printing seems to be all the rage as of late. It seems you can print anything from a working gun to your dead pet. … Read more…
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So how cool would it be to able to capture the things around you in 3D, all from your mobile device? The makers of the Structure Sensor (Occipital) claim their device can not only scan things in 3D, but it will allow you to “play augmented reality games, develop mobile applications and capture models of rooms.” Here’s just a little more of what the folks at Occipital had to say.
