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[Project] Prepare for ‘Avengers: Infinity Wars’ with this 3D Printed Ironman Helmet

Looking forward to the release of Avengers: Infinity Wars? Why not 3D print a fully functional Ironman helmet. This wearable looks like it came straight out of the big screen, equipped with light up eyes and a retractable face plate.  

by Tyler Koslow
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Project of the Week: 3D Print Your Own Articulating LED Lamp

Engineer and maker Igor Albuquerque has created a 3D printed articulating LED lamp that you can mount on your desk and configure to fit your work or study environment. 

by Tyler Koslow
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Helping the Visually Impaired with DOTS RPG Dice

On an epic quest to make roleplaying games more accessible to the visually impaired, Jack Berberette uses professional 3D printing services like Shapeways to fabricate his unique DOTS RPG braille dice.

by Bulent Yusuf
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Temple University Professor Develops 3D Printed Bandages Made From Soy

Scientists from Temple University in Philadelphia created a prototype for an "electrospun healing" device which uses soy protein and water to print personalized bandages directly onto a patient's skin.

by Hanna Watkin
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New Report Takes Deep Look at Gender Diversity in Additive Manufacturing

A new quarterly report from the organization Women in 3D Printing takes an in-depth look at diversity within the additive manufacturing, focusing on the employment distribution between genders, the different perception on professional opportunity, and the views of women who are pioneering the industry.  

by Tyler Koslow
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Blow Molding Technology Guide

What is blow molding? Read this guide to understand all about the technology, how it differs from injection molding and the companies that offer blow molding services.

by Frederik Bedrich
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Boston Dynamics VP of Engineering Talks About 3D printing

The VP of Engineering at Boston Dynamics visits a small town in Germany to explain how 3D printing and fluid power contributed to dramatic weight savings and power efficiency in the latest generation of their Atlas humanoid robot.

by Bulent Yusuf
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This is a Prosthetic Nerf Gun Made with 3D Printing

Parisian collective Hackerloop have made a custom non-lethal weapon with 3D printing and Arduino; DIY prosthetic Nerf gun is triggered using electrodes that can detect muscle activity.

by Bulent Yusuf
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OpenCat: 3D Print Your Own Robotic Cat

by Anne Freier
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Students 3D Print Efficient Single-Piston Engine from Titanium

Engineering students from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand, have taken to 3D printing a single-piston internal combustion engine from Titanium for their entry in the 2018 Shell Eco-marathon Asia.

by Matthew Mensley
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KUKA Uses MakerBot 3D Printers to Build Robotic Arms

KUKA, the Chinese-German industrial manufacturing company, creates specialist robotics by using 3D printing technologies. In collaboration with MakerBot 3D printers, KUKA develops robotic arms which are used across a variety of industries.

by Anne Freier
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3D Print a Universal Cable Fix to Repair any Broken Cables

If you're faced with a broken cable, maker Marius Taciuc has a 3D printed enclosure solution. Although it's not perfect, it's a great short-term universal cable fix.

by Hanna Watkin
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Sci-Fi Becomes Reality: Researchers Create “Floating 3D Prints” with Free-Space Volumetric Display

Inspired by movies like Iron Man and Star Wars, researchers from Brigham Young University in Utah have developed a breakthrough in "free-space volumetric display".  This holographic method is capable of creating full-color graphics in thin air using particles in space.  

by Hanna Watkin
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Tevo Michelangelo 3D Printer: Review the Facts

Brand new for 2018, Tevo releases the Tevo Michelangelo cantilever-style FDM 3D printer. And no, it's not a kit.

by Matthew Mensley
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3D Print a Joy-Con Grip For Your Smartphone

There is definitely no shortage of great 3D printed accessories for the Nintendo Switch, ranging from to adjustable Switch stands to steering wheels to fun mounts like a Joy-con can holder. The newest addition is a Joy-con grip that can fit your phone inside it.

by Anatol Locker
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Creator Shows How To Make a 3D Scanner Using Rasperry Pi Cameras

The arrangement takes four images at the same time to create a 3D model of the object. A creator on Hackaday has developed a novel scanner which can instantly capture a 3D surface. Going by the name ‘Jolar’, the developer has been busy refining his 3D scanner project from Oxford Hackspace.

by Anne Freier
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Olli, 3D Printed Bus from Local Motors, Receives $1 Billion in Financing

Local Motors secured over $1 billion in financing from Elite Transportation Services (ETS) and Xcelerate for its autonomous Olli bus customers.

by Hanna Watkin
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“Black Panther” Costume Designer Explains Use of 3D Printing in New Superhero Movie

In a recent interview with Afropunk, costume designer Ruth E. Carter describes how her team used 3D printing technology to help create the outfits for Marvel Studios' upcoming superhero film "Black Panther". 

by Tyler Koslow
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VR Tour of Deckard’s Blade Runner Apartment

BladeRunner 9732 is a virtual reality tour of Rick Deckard's Los Angeles apartment, developed by Quentin Lengel. It goes live on Steam on January 7th.

by Sean Rohringer
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3D Printing Marzipan Animals and Fruit in Germany’s Luebeck

Marzipan from Luebeck adheres to strict rules on the amount of almond paste in the product. But, 3D printing is livening up the scene. 

by Hanna Watkin
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