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Galaxy Quest
8 out of 10 Astronauts Prefer Remake Software for 3D Printing

3D printing in space requires the right software. Remake from Autodesk allows parts to be 3D modeled on Earth before being sent into space.

by Hanna Watkin Aug 17, 2016
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Electroloom 3D Fabric Printer Says Goodbye

Electroloom, the company developing "The World's First 3D Fabric Printer", is wound down because of a lack of investment.

by Hanna Watkin Aug 16, 2016
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To Build a Home
WASP are 3D Printing a Shelter Built from Clay and Straw

Italian company WASP could make a difference for those in need of housing by using their 3D printer to build cheap accommodation quickly.

by Hanna Watkin Aug 16, 2016
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Software Bonanza
Autodesk Offering Free Software to Fab Labs Worldwide

Makers rejoice! Autodesk is providing their most popular 3D design software packages free to over 1000 Fab Labs around the world.

by Bulent Yusuf Aug 14, 2016
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Stronger Together
Behold the Donald Trump Kicking Machine

You can now have Donald Trump kicked in the face every time he sends out a stupid tweet, and this 3D printed option is legal too.

by Hanna Watkin Aug 14, 2016
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Supreme Printer
North Korea has a Medical 3D Printer for Cosmetic Surgery

North Korea has unveiled a 3D printer which can reproduce bone for use in cosmetic surgery and dentistry.

by Hanna Watkin Aug 12, 2016
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Head Examination
Veronica Scanner offers Live 3D Portraiture & 3D Printing

For ten days in September, the Royal Academy of Arts presents an exciting experiment in 360 degree portraiture with the Veronica Scanner.

by Hanna Watkin Aug 11, 2016
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Leading by Example
Engineering Student Designs Tactile Maps for Blind Students

An engineering student is creating tactile maps with braille to help visually impaired students find their way around campus.

by Hanna Watkin Aug 11, 2016
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Fairy Tales Meet 3D Printing
3D Printed Ring Features in Tomorrowland Music Festival Teaser

The introduction video for Tomorrowland, one of the largest electronic music festivals in the world, this year featured a 3D printed ring.

by Hanna Watkin Aug 11, 2016
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Play that Funky Music
Download and 3D Print Your Acoustic Violin

Formlabs had an interesting idea to celebrate their new white resin - they designed and 3D printed a functional acoustic violin. You can download the files and 3D print it yourself.

by Hanna Watkin Aug 10, 2016
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Alfa Romeo Tipo: Rare Racecar Restored with 3D Printing

Once driven by Hollywood royalty, a classic Alfa Romeo Tipo 33/3 racing car is restored to its former glory with 3D scanning and 3D printing.

by Hanna Watkin Aug 10, 2016
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TSA Seizes 3D Printed Gun Loaded with Live Ammunition

Passenger in Nevada, United States is caught boarding an airplane with a 3D printed gun and live ammunition, according to the TSA.

by Hanna Watkin Aug 10, 2016
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Total Recall
Mars City Design Project will 3D Print in the Mojave Desert

Get your ass to the Mojave Desert. Mars City Design is working on concepts for a self-sustaining Mars colony, including 3D printed homes.

by Hanna Watkin Aug 10, 2016
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More Printers, Less Money
Monoprice 3D Printer Range Grows to Ultimate and Plus Sizes

With a pair of affordable new machines for consumer and commercial use, the Monoprice 3D printer stakes a claim for category leader.

by Bulent Yusuf Aug 9, 2016
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UK Copyright Extension on Furniture a Threat to 3D Printing?

New UK copyright extension for industrial designs like chairs and tables goes up to 70 years. Will this have a negative impact on 3D printing?

by Bulent Yusuf Aug 9, 2016
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Customize your gear
Roland and V-Moda: An Unusual Partnership (And Some 3D Printing)

Japanese music technology giant Roland announces a partnership with hi-fi headphones company V-Moda. So, how does this involve 3D printing?

by Anatol Locker Aug 9, 2016
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Hawk 3D Proto to Distribute BCN3D Printers in UK

Need to buy a BCN3D Sigma in the UK? 3D printing experts Hawk 3D Proto is the exclusive UK & Ireland distributor for BCN3D Technologies’ range of 3D printers.

by Bulent Yusuf Aug 9, 2016
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Robot tattooists: Slow and steady
World’s First Tattoo by an Industrial Robot Arm

Would you trust an industrial robotic arm that usually welds car parts to perform such a delicate matter like a tattoo? Three French designers and Autodesk worked hard on this - and they succeeded.

by Hanna Watkin Aug 8, 2016
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When Petrolheads dream
Mercedes-Benz DTW Concept Car has 3D Printed Tires

Okay, it’s pretty far out, but this shape-shifting graphene concept car with 3D printed tires could become a reality in 2030.

by Hanna Watkin Aug 8, 2016
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Artist 3D Prints Beautiful Designs using Clay

This artist is using a 3D printer and a clay extruder to research unconventional methods of 3D typography with rather stunning results.

by Hanna Watkin Aug 8, 2016
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