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Maori Might
12-Meter Maori Sculpture to be 3D Printed in Rotorua, NZ

A 12-meter, 1800-pound sculpture, inspired by Maori tradition, is to be 3D printed and placed outside Rotorua, New Zealand.

by Sean Rohringer Dec 7, 2017
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Bend It!
Kyoto Student 3D Prints a Plywood Bending Jig

Ryo Kosaka, a maker and student at Kyoto Institute of Technology, develops a method of bending plywood using 3D printed joints and SPF boards.

by Sean Rohringer Dec 7, 2017
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SLS Takes Gold
Sinterit Lisa Goes to MyMiniFactory Design Challenge Winner

The first MyMiniFactory Design Challenge is over! Four winners took the stage, with first place going home with a Sinterit Lisa 3D printer!

by Sean Rohringer Dec 5, 2017
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A Watershed Innovation
AquaRoot: Customized Biodegradable Irrigation Pipes

Irish company AquaRoot Technologies has developed a way to easily create irrigation pipes that are both biodegradable and customized.

by Sean Rohringer Dec 4, 2017
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Offline all the time!
A Real-Life Version of the Chrome T-Rex Game

Google Developer Uri Shaked created a real-life version of the Chrome T-Rex game, first for Geekcon, then for the Chrome Developer Summit.

by Sean Rohringer Dec 3, 2017
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Budget Science
Researchers Turn Smartphone into a Microscope

Researchers at the University of Houston have developed a way for just about anyone to turn their smartphone's camera into a microscope.

by Sean Rohringer Nov 30, 2017
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Living Plastic
Lego’s First AR App Brings Dragons and Pirates to Life

Imaginations come to life with Lego's first augmented reality app. Capture the flurry of dragons, trains, and pirate ships on video!

by Sean Rohringer Nov 30, 2017
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Budget PCBs!
Budget 3D Printer Becomes PCB Etching Machine

YouTuber Marco Reps makes a few DIY modifications to his Cetus 3D printer, turning it into a laser engraver that can etch 0.2-mm PCB traces.

by Sean Rohringer Nov 29, 2017
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Augmented Activities
Students Develop 3D Printed Assistive Devices for Veterans

College students in Cleveland, Ohio have designed and 3D printed assistive devices for disabled veterans according to their desires.

by Sean Rohringer Nov 27, 2017
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A Museum for Ants?
Miniature Mollusk Museum in Brooklyn Public Library

Brooklyn Public Library is now home to a museum the size of a vending machine, featuring videos, holograms, and 3D prints of mollusks.

by Sean Rohringer Nov 16, 2017
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Powerful Powders
6 Benchtop SLS Printers for Small Businesses

Though relatively new to the 3D printing world, small-scale SLS printers are slowly gaining popularity, thanks to their high-quality prints.

by Sean Rohringer Nov 15, 2017
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3D Child's Play
AstroPrint Releases Toy Maker App for Children

Cloud platform AstroPrint has released Toy Maker, an app that enables children to find and print their own toys.

by Sean Rohringer Nov 14, 2017
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Pharaonic Phun!
3D Printings Brings Ancient Egyptian Tomb Back to Life

Based out of Madrid, Factum Foundation is using 3D scanning and printing to perfectly recreate the tomb of Pharoah Set I.

by Sean Rohringer Nov 14, 2017
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Cranial Complications
3D Printed Skull Saves Newborn’s Life in Perth

Surgery on a newborn child, unable to breathe, was made possible thanks to a 3D printed skull created by a team at Royal Perth Hospital.

by Sean Rohringer Nov 13, 2017
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May the AR Be With You
Disney Releases Star Wars Augmented Reality Video Game

Last Friday, Disney released "Star Wars: Jedi Challenges", an augmented reality game with equipment developed in cooperation with Lenovo.

by Sean Rohringer Nov 7, 2017
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Stand Tall
G.I. Joe Receives 3D Printed Prosthetic Foot

A redditor takes 3D printed prosthetics one step further by modeling and creating a new foot for his father's beloved G.I. Joe action figure.

by Sean Rohringer Oct 23, 2017
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Capturing Life
Detu to Release 8K 360 Degree VR Camera

Chinese manufacturer Detu is set to release their latest model of VR camera, the F4 Plus, capable of 8K live streaming in 360 degrees.

by Sean Rohringer Oct 22, 2017
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On the Move
SexyCyborg Creates and Tests Wearable 3D Printer

Chinese maker and tech reviewer Naomi Wu, aka SexyCyborg, tests her 3D printer backpack while walking through the city of Shenzhen.

by Sean Rohringer Oct 6, 2017
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Cura Revolution
Ultimaker Announces New Software Solutions For Cura

Ultimaker unveils two software platforms that will improve and extend the capabilities of their popular line of 3D printing machines.

by Sean Rohringer Sep 27, 2017
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Shiny and New
ColorFabb’s New nGen_LUX Filament Sparkles in the Spotlight

If you're looking to add a little brilliance to your next 3D print, check out colorFabb's soon-to-be-released filament: nGen_LUX.

by Sean Rohringer Sep 22, 2017
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