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Spec Sheet
HC Maker 7 3D Printer: Review the Specs and Features

HC Maker 7 3D Printer: Consider the cold hard facts before you make a decision. Examine the maximum print size, resolution, connectivity options and more.

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3D Printing vs CNC Machining: Which Technology Should You Use for Rapid Prototyping Services

3D printing and CNC milling each provide distinct advantages to those looking to rapidly prototype and iterate their designs. Rapid prototyping services like WayKen offer both, but it's important to know the differences between what the two technologies have to offer.  

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New Improvements, Autodesk Integration, Better Slicing Engine, More Printers
Ultimaker Releases New and Improved Cura 3.4 Beta

Ultimaker is releasing a new beta version of its popular slicing software. You can download Cura 3.4 from the company’s website. As always, the software is free.

by Anatol Locker
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Don't Eat It!
Dry Out Damp Filament with an Unused Slow Cooker

If you live in a humid climate, you may find that many of your 3D prints aren't going to plan. The cause may be that your filament is damp. Don't despair, there are many ways to dry it out.

by Hanna Watkin
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Like a... Glove?
Student Develops Customizable 3D Printed Sneakers

Nicholas Unis is a college-student developing a 3D printing sneaker brand called UnisBrands LLC. His target market is those who buy and trade footwear, but Unis' company will also make recycling for discount a possibility. 

by Hanna Watkin
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Project Time!
[Project] 3D Printed LED Ring Lamp with a Wood Veneer Finish

This weekend, we're looking back at a 3D printed LED ring lamp created by designer and maker "adylinn". This light fixture is stylish and easy to make, and even has a walnut wood veneer finish on the outside!

by Tyler Koslow
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Encore! Encore!
3D Printed Device Helps Student with Defect Learn to Play the Violin

Elementary school student Julian Caraballo wanted to play violin and become part of his school's band, and he didn't let a birth defect on his right hand stop him. Instead, three students from Drexel University helped him achieve his dream with a 3D printed prosthetic device. 

by Hanna Watkin
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An Entire Community of 3D Printed Homes is Coming to Eindhoven Next Year

The Eindhoven University is partnering with various companies to 3D print a community of five houses. The concrete structures will be fully habitable, and will be available to residents next year. 

by Hanna Watkin
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Medical Breakthrough!
Newcastle University Researchers 3D Print Human Corneas

Researchers from Newcastle University, UK, 3D printed human corneas for the first time. To do this, they mixed stem cells from a healthy donor cornea with a gel and collagen to create a printable bio-ink. 

by Hanna Watkin
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The Re-Cycle
Researchers Develop Polymerization Process to Recycle 3D Printing Materials

Researchers from Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) have developed a two-step polymerization process to fully recycle 3D printed thermosetting photopolymers. 

by Hanna Watkin
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Water: The Strongest Element?
WAZER – The First Desktop Waterjet Cutting Machine

With roots in mining dating back to the mid-1800's, waterjet cutting uses a high pressure stream of water to cut materials in industrial applications. Today, waterjets add flexibility to the traditionally tedious process of cutting hard stuff.

by Mika Yeap
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Pepsi and Protolabs 3D Print Black Panther Masks for Collector’s Edition Soda Cans

In a unique marketing campaign for the superhero movie Black Panther, Pepsi partnered up with the manufacturing service provider Protolabs to create a collectibles kit that featured five special edition soda cans fitted with 3D printed Black Panther masks. 

by Hanna Watkin
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Coming Soon to a Headset Near You
Looking Back on AR and VR at Tribeca Film Festival

This year's Tribeca Film Festival in New York City featured over 30 VR and AR experiences. Although the technology isn't quite mainstream enough for home enjoyment yet, the creativity on show certainly assures us of the future for the medium. 

by Hanna Watkin
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A Concrete Solution
3D Printing Method Creates Concrete Casting Molds to Help Restore New York City Building

EDG NYC is an architecture firm that has developed a new method of digital sculpting, which they call "Modern Ornamental", to restore a building in New York City. The process utilizes 3D printing to produce complex molds for casting concrete structures.

by Hanna Watkin
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New Kickstarter Initiative Could Lead to More Successful 3D Printing Campaigns

Popular crowdfunding platform Kickstarter has just introduced its Hardware Studio Connection program. Campaigns enrolled to the initiative receive support to deliver achievable hardware targets.

by Matthew Mensley
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Flutter Away
[Project] 3D Printed NeoPixel Butterfly Ring That Flutters with Light

Want a 3D printing project that will hone your design and circuitry skills, all while giving you a butterfly ring that flutters with light? Then break out of that cocoon and build yourself this 3D printed NeoPixel butterfly ring.

by Tyler Koslow
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Healthy Sugar?!
Engineers Develop 3D Printing Method That Produces Tissue Scaffolding From Sugar

A team of engineers from the University of Illinois have developed a free-form isomalt 3D printing technology that produces intricate sugar-based scaffolding, which could potentially be used to grow tissue or study tumors. 

by Anne Freier
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Driving Mass Adoption of 3D Printing
3DPrinterOS Cloud-Based Operating System is Integrated Into KODAK Portrait 3D Printers

3DPrinterOS, the cloud-based 3D printer management company, announced that it will be integrated into the Kodak Portrait 3D printer ecosystem. The partnership will help provide schools and enterprises with a way to manage files, track printers and materials, and enable printing from networked computers.

by Hanna Watkin
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Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Drone
25 Best Micro & Mini Drones of 2018

Looking for the best mini drone or micro drone? Read our 2018 guide 25 best micro & mini drones you can buy right now, including specs, features and their specialties.

by Max von Übel
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3d printing complex bio-tissues
UCLA Bioengineer Develops SLA 3D Printer That Produces Complex Artificial Tissues

Researchers from UCLA have developed a SLA-based bioprinter that is able to create therapeutic biomaterials from multiple materials. This advancement could potentially be used for on-demand printing of complex artificial tissues for use in transplants and other surgeries.

by Anne Freier
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