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Inflexible Manufacturing, Time's Up
Flexible Manufacturing System – What Is It?

Flexible manufacturing systems are often used in mass production for a number of reasons. Explore this in-depth guide where we break down the flexible manufacturing system.

by Eldon Burr Sep 17, 2019
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Building Bridges
Vertico 3D Prints a Concrete Bridge Minimizing Material

Optimizing the concrete need while keeping up with stress requirements, Dutch company Vertico unwraps 3D printing's potential in the construction industry.

by Rocío Jaimes Gutierrez Sep 16, 2019
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Stable Shots
The PocketSHOT 3D Is a Print-It-Yourself Flexible Monopod

Edelkrone, a photography and cinematography accessory producer, has released yet another 3D printable product. The latest in its Ortak line, the PocketShot3D gives you a versatile handheld camera setup that you can mostly print yourself.

by Hanna Watkin Sep 14, 2019
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3D Printer Fan – Do I Really Need One?

3D printer fans: You know they're there, but you might not know why. In this quick, simple guide, we'll explain each kind of 3D printer fan and what it's used for in our beloved machines.

by Emmett Grames Sep 13, 2019
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Wanna Have Fries With That?
Redefine Meat Raises $6M in Seed Funding Round for Alt-Meat 3D Printer

Redefine Meat, an Israel-based 3D printing start-up, uses 3D printing to develop the world's first professional 3D vegetarian "meat" printing solution. For this, it raised $6M in a seed funding round.

by Hanna Watkin Sep 13, 2019
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They Won't Mill Themselves
CNC Design – How to Design Parts for CNC

CNC machining is a common industrial process with specific design features that work best. Learn the ins and outs of CNC design as we break them down in this detailed guide.

by Alex Haysler Sep 12, 2019
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Date Night Outfit?
Student Creates Compostable 3D Printed Menswear Outfit using 3D Pens and Printer

For Mats Beckman's graduation project, he decided to use a 3D printer, 3D pen, and heat pressure to create a flexible compostable 3D printed menswear outfit. All3DP spoke to him.

by Hanna Watkin Sep 11, 2019
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New Hardware Incoming
Zortrax Teases Possible New PEEK Printer

Zortrax has just teased what looks to be a new PEEK printer ahead of TCT Show in the UK. Let's pick apart the teaser material and see what we can glean about the new machine.

by Mika Yeap Sep 10, 2019
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Star Gazing
Analog Sky Drifter is a Customizable 3D Printed Binocular Telescope

The Analog Sky Drifter is a customizable, mostly 3D printed binocular telescope which will be on Kickstarter soon.

by Hanna Watkin Sep 10, 2019
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Stay Safe
Smart DIY 3D Printer Sensor Measures Harmful Emissions

Gary Peng is a San Diego based high-schooler who creates products using 3D printing. His latest invention is a 3D printer emission monitor which sends users warning alerts via a smartphone app.

by Hanna Watkin Sep 9, 2019
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Gone, But Not Gone
Filament Brand rigid.ink Ceases Production Permanently

In the face of increasing competition, the UK-based filament brand has halted their production of FDM 3D printer filament for good. They intend to transition to a services business model, providing educational material on FDM printing behind a subscription service.

by Mika Yeap Sep 6, 2019
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Mail Your Trash In
New Initiative Aims to Recycle PLA Waste, Empty Spools

Printing 3D models from Thingiverse in different colors and materials can certainly be fun, but have you ever stopped to consider the impact this plastic has on the environment? A new Kickstarter campaign, Project PLA, might have you covered with its plan to recycle PLA 3D printing waste.

by Mika Yeap Sep 5, 2019
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Second Generation is Here
Local Motors Upgrades 3D Printed Autonomous Shuttle and Launches Olli 2.0

Olli, the 3D printed electric autonomous shuttle from Local Motors for use on campuses and in cities, has had an upgrade which is aptly named Olli 2.0. 

by Hanna Watkin Sep 4, 2019
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Empire Not Included
3D Printed Functional Darth Vader Suit to Debut on Kickstarter

Star Wars is undoubtedly one of biggest fandoms out there, and Darth Vader is arguably its most iconic character. Soon, you might be able to dress up as the Sith warrior in a super realistic, functional Darth Vader suit.

by Mika Yeap Sep 2, 2019
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3D Printed Gear Head
Edelkrone Launches Partially 3D Printable Tabletop Dolly for DSLR Cameras

Edelkrone, the creator of photography and filmmaking solutions, has developed Skater 3D. The3D printable tabletop dolly for DSLR and mirrorless cameras will add motions to your shots.

by Hanna Watkin Sep 2, 2019
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Tumblr Briefly Became a New Hub for Banned 3D Printed Gun Group

A 3D printed gun group, which is banned on all major social media platforms, briefly moved to Tumblr, a microblogging website, before being banned by them too.

by Hanna Watkin Aug 30, 2019
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MyMiniFactory Launches In-Browser 3D File Customizer

MyMiniFactory, an online community for makers, has launched an in-browser 3D file customizer called Customizer, which is in its beta phase.

by Hanna Watkin Aug 30, 2019
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No More Stair Stepping
Nonplanar 3D Printing Gives Curvy Top Layers

Researchers from the University of Hamburg are developing a Slic3r modification that improves print surface quality using Nonplanar layers. Printing in three dimensions simultaneously it results in smooth surfaces with no stair-stepping effect.

by Hanna Watkin Aug 28, 2019
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She's Electric
How 3D Printing is Speeding up the Development of Electric Cars

Electric vehicles are becoming ever more popular and 3D printing is helping to speed up their design and development in the case of many manufacturers.

by Hanna Watkin Aug 26, 2019
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LCD, Easy as 123
Zortrax Launches Castable Resins, Opens Z-Suite to Third-Party LCD Printers

Zortrax, the manufacturer of the Inkspire LCD 3D printer, has opened up its Z-Suite slicing software to third-party hardware. The move makes it a highly advanced option for users of budget LCD systems such as the Anycubic Photon and Elegoo Mars.

by Matthew Mensley Aug 22, 2019
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