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Luxexcel Gets $4.7 Million Investment for Custom 3D Printed AR/VR Lenses

Dutch lens-maker Luxexcel has received a large investment boost in its efforts to create prescription eyewear for popular VR and AR hardware.

by Matthew Mensley
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Speed it On Up
GE Healthcare Opens 3D Printing and Design Center in Sweden

GE Healthcare's Innovative Design and Advanced Manufacturing Technology Center for Europe is now open in Uppsala, Sweden.

by Hanna Watkin
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Heated Debate
Defense Distributed Expands Scope of Ghost Gunner Project With Handgun Production

Cody Wilson and his organization, Defense Distributed, have upgraded the controversial Ghost Gunner CNC mill project to produce M1911 handguns.

by Tyler Koslow
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Future Phenomenon
Could 3D Printing Replace Global Trade in the Near Future?

Raoul Leering, head of international trade analysis at ING, believes that 3D printing could erase a quarter of global trade by 2060. 

by Tyler Koslow
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Golden Ticket
New York Cafe Creates Arty Chocolate with Makerbot Replicator 2

Architect Peter Zaharatos uses 3D printers to create moulds and make sculpture inspired chocolate bars at his Long Island City cafe, Sugarcube.

by Hanna Watkin
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A Link To The Past
9 DIY Raspberry Pi SNES Classic Mini Cases to 3D Print Now

It‘s hard to get hold of the official SNES Classic Mini. So why not build a DIY Super Nintendo with a 3D printed Raspberry Pi SNES Case?

by Anatol Locker
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Not Your Average Pleather
Modern Meadow’s ZOA is 3D Biofabricated, Animal-Free Leather Fabric

New Jersey startup Modern Meadow unveils ZOA, an animal-free biofabricated leather material that is made from genetically engineered yeast.

by Tyler Koslow
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High PerFORMance Parts
Somos and 3D Hubs Collaborate to Create 3D Printed Tools and Molds

Somos and 3D Hubs are joining forces to offer customers access to highly accurate 3D printed tools and molds with a quick turnaround time.

by Hanna Watkin
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Make it Together
Collaborate with Other Makers Using MasterpieceVR Software

MasterpieceVR software makes it possible to collaborate with other 3D modelers and live stream to the masses through Facebook or YouTube.

by Hanna Watkin
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Rebuilding Lives
iMedTech Group 3D Prints Prostheses for Breast Cancer Survivors

South African mechanical engineering technologist Nneile Nkholise uses 3D print tech to create 1,000 prostheses for breast cancer survivors.

by Hanna Watkin
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Soft Assembly
Origami-Inspired 3D Printed Robot Offers Softer Side to Assembly Lines

Aerospace engineering researcher Kiju Lee develops Twister, a soft origami-inspired robot tower that could make assembly lines safer. 

by Tyler Koslow
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Shall We Play Pikmin?
Make a GameCube Classic Mini with Raspberry Pi & 3D Printing

Get ahead of the curve before Nintendo releases an official GameCube Classic Mini. Build one of your own with Raspberry Pi and 3D printing.

by Bulent Yusuf
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Best in Show!
TCT Show 2017 Recap: Inside Look at the Most Exciting 3D Printing Show of the Year

TCT Show 2017 might be over, but the innovation has just begun. Here's our recap of the best 3D printing moments from this year's conference.

by Tyler Koslow
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Making a Lego World
Watch this YouTuber Assemble a Giant 3D Printed Lego Go-Kart

Matt Denton and his 8-year-old nephew assemble a regular Lego Go-Kart Kit 1972, alongside a 3D printed version which is five times larger.

by Hanna Watkin
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Does Not Suck
Top 20 Shortlist Announced for James Dyson Award 2017

It's squeaky bum time. The top 20 shortlist for the James Dyson Award 2017 has been announced, including several 3D printing projects.

by Bulent Yusuf
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Better Prosthetics
3D Printed Heart Valves Improve Surgery Success Rates

Researchers from Piedmont Heart Institute and Georgia Institute of Technology are using 3D printed heart valves to improve patient outcome.

by Hanna Watkin
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Nice Day for a Swim
New Waterproof Polyamide SLS Objects from Imaterialise

Online 3D printing service Imaterialise launches intriguing new material; a waterproof polyamide for objects that need to be submersible.

by Bulent Yusuf
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Opposable Thumbs
Shapeways and Valve Partner to Offer 3D Printed Custom Toys

In an agreement with Shapeways, designers can now make and sell 3D printed merchandise and accessories based on hardware and games by Valve.

by Bulent Yusuf
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Always Bet on Black
HP Multi Jet Fusion PA12 Now Default Black Plastic at Sculpteo

Online 3D printing service Sculpteo to roll out major change, replacing their default Nylon PA11 black plastic with HP Multi Jet Fusion PA12.

by Bulent Yusuf
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Looking Good
Powder & Heat Develops Customizable 3D Printed Glasses

Powder & Heat creates fashionable 3D printed glasses for every personality with 9 different color combinations and 12 texture combinations.

by Hanna Watkin
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