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A Lab’s Dream Come True
Aether Ships its First Bioprinter To Cambridge University

On paper, the specifications of the low-cost "Aether 1" bioprinter are very impressive. Now the company has shipped its first beta unit to a science lab in the UK.

by Anatol Locker
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Big Vision
Skelmet Scans your Face to 3D Print Sunglasses for Perfect Fit

New company Skelmet uses 3D scanning and printing to make custom sunglasses that fit perfectly and don't weigh heavily on your face.

by Hanna Watkin
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A Story About Fun, Invention and Courage
Free Children’s Book: “Peter and His Magical 3D Printer”

If you want to learn 3D printing, you can’t start early enough. Now here’s a children’s book about a boy and his magical 3D printer. For some days, you can even download it for free.

by Anatol Locker
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Good Housekeeping
Could You Save Money by 3D Printing Household Items?

Exploring the economic benefits of a desktop 3D printer, professor finds that printing household items can result in long-term savings.

by Hanna Watkin
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Slimming Down
MakerBot CEO Continues to Tighten Ship by Cutting 30% of Staff

In a sobering statement on the future of MakerBot, CEO Nadav Goshen revealed that they will layoff 30% of their staff. He also discussed the company's narrowing focus on the education and professional sectors.

by Tyler Koslow
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Bottle Bottom Glasses
3D Printed “Smart Glasses” Automatically Adjust Focus

Researchers at the University of Utah used 3D printing to prototype "Smart Glasses" with liquid lenses that adjust to the wearer's sight.

by Hanna Watkin
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Finger Licking Good
Unique Goûte Spoon Prototyped with 3D Printed Finger

The Goûte spoon is a radical new approach to eating. Designed by Andreas Fabian, it improves flavor by copying the action of licking fingers.

by Hanna Watkin
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Seeing Is Believing
Show Your Augmented Reality Creations With HoloLens Spectator View

Microsoft unveils project allowing HoloLens users to share 3D creations in third-person with a DSLR camera and 3D printed brackets.

by Tyler Koslow
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Boing Boing
Researchers Develop Stretchable Elastomers for 3D Printing

Researchers in additive manufacturing materials have developed a group of extremely stretchy, UV-curable, and 3D printable elastomers.

by Hanna Watkin
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Major Lazer
Thanks To New Laser Module, FABtotum 3D Printer Now Can Make PCBs

Fabtotum releases a laser tool head for its multifunctional "Personal Fabricator". With this tool head, you can engrave materials such cardboard, wood or balsa. Also, you can do you own PCBs.

by Anatol Locker
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Liliputing
Make Your Own Raspberry Pi Laptop With a 3D Printed Case

Seeking a challenging project for Raspberry Pi 3? Check out this Raspberry Pi Laptop using the official touchscreen and a 3D printed case.

by Hanna Watkin
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The Lion King
Mane of the Hairy Lion is the Pride of 3D Printing

This ingenious 3D printing technique shows you how to replicate the lustrous, golden mane of a hairy lion on your models. Totally ROAR-some!

by Bulent Yusuf
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Take a Seat
Korean Designer Draws “Connect Chair” with 3Doodler Pen

Jungsub Shim in a Korean designer who used a 3Doodler to create a functioning Connect chair for her design course at Hongik University in Seoul.

by Hanna Watkin
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Fizzy Drinks Cabinet
Soda Locker Vending Machine Made with 3D Printed Parts

High school student builds a soda locker vending machine from Arduino and 3D printed parts. And bags himself a prom date in the process.

by Bulent Yusuf
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Award Winning Design
MakerBot Replicator+ Wins IF Design Award

Most 3D printers aren‘t exactly design pieces. So you'll be interested to hear that the MakerBot Replicator+ Desktop 3D printer won the iF Award in the Product category.

by Hanna Watkin
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Lighten Up!
3D Printed Tabletop Lamp Shines Bright After Crushing Kickstarter Goal

The design firm cw&t has raised more than $10,000 on Kickstarter to design, print, and ship 100 3D printed tabletop lamps.

by Tyler Koslow
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Save The Rebellion! Save The Dream!
Buy a Nissan Rogue One, Get a 3D Printed Death Trooper Helmet

Ever wanted to sit in the cockpit of a starfighter from Star Wars? With the new Nissan Rogue One you can while wearing a 3D printed helmet.

by Hanna Watkin
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In Space, Nobody Can Hear You Print
Astronauts 3D Printed First Medical Supplies on the ISS

3D printing is becoming an increasingly important tool for space travel. Now, the first medical supplies were 3D printed in space.

by Anatol Locker
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Jump Start Morning Routine
Trouble Waking Up? 3D Print An Arduino Nerf Target Alarm Clock

If you find that your iPhone isn't enough to wake you up, then why not make yourself an Arduino Nerf Target Alarm clock instead?

by Hanna Watkin
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Hewlett-Packitup
HP to Shutdown Operation in Ireland, Nearly 500 Employees Face Layoffs

Global technology giant Hewlett-Packard is closing down their facility in Leixlip, Ireland. The announcement hints at the company's shift from conventional technology to the 3D printing market.

by Tyler Koslow
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