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An interesting approach
Professor wants NASA to 3D Print Houses on the Moon

It could be that soon humans will live in 3D printed houses on the moon – at least that's one professor's dream anyway.

by Hanna Watkin
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Now on Indiegogo
Marty the Robot Teaches a New Generation of Robotocists

Looks like a toy, behaves like a professional: 3D printable toy robot "Marty" helps anyone, especially kids, explore the field of robotics.

by Hanna Watkin
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Public Service Announcement
Shapeways Alerts Users about Possible Data Breach

Professional 3D printing service Shapeways has alerted users about a possible data breach, and requests that customers reset their passwords.

by Bulent Yusuf
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Tea Time meets 3D printing
3D Printed Cup and Saucer added to Othr Collection

A design studio which focuses on bringing together designers and 3D printing transformative technology has just released a beautiful tea set which features a perforated sugar spoon.

by Hanna Watkin
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Durch Vorsprung Technik
Ernst & Young: German Companies Lead in 3D Printing Use

According to a new study by auditing and consulting company Ernst & Young, German companies are world leaders in the use of 3D printers.

by Bulent Yusuf
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CSI, 3D Printing Lab
Cops Use 3D Printed Fingerprints to Solve Murder Case

Michigan police turn to 3D printing to solve an ongoing murder case. Can 3D printed fingerprints unlock a victim's smartphone?

by Hannah Augur
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Drones for Peace
3D Printed Mine Kafon Drone Can Remove Mines Safely

The Mine Kafon Drone is an airborne demining system, developed to clear all land mines around the world in less than 10 years.

by Hannah Augur
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Happy Feet
Schoolkids Help Purps the Penguin Walk Again with 3D Printing

This gang of schoolkids have designed a 3D printed prosthetic boot for Purps the penguin. What have you achieved today?

by Hanna Watkin
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All the Fish!
ScanAllFish Project Turning World’s Fish into 3D Scans

University professor Adam Summers wants to create a library of 3D scans of the world's fish for research and 3D printing.

by Hannah Augur
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Pecking Order
Bird in Guangzhou Zoo Receives 3D Printed Beak

A rare red-crowned crane has received its very own 3D printed beak after breaking the upper part in a fight with another bird.

by Hanna Watkin
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One Giant Print
3D Print a Model of the Apollo 11 Command Module

The Smithsonian partnered with Autodesk to 3D scan the Apollo 11 command module “Columbia", and have released 3D printable files online.

by Hannah Augur
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Turtle Power
3D Printed Turtle Eggs to Track Poachers

Poachers are the absolute scum of the earth. Conservationists have a new weapon to help fight them: 3D printed turtle eggs with GPS tracking.

by Hanna Watkin
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Imprinting Sound Qualities on Objects
“Acoustic Voxel” Give Sound to 3D Printed Objects

Californian researchers unveiled a new way of imprinting sound qualities on objects. Their "acoustic voxel system" can be manipulated like Lego to create all kinds of sounds.

by Hannah Augur
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Matt Damon Style
3D Print Your “Elysium” Themed Exoskeleton

If you're interested in cosplay, this Sci-Fi inspired, "Elysium" themed 3D printed exoskeleton could be the perfect next build.

by Hanna Watkin
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Blisterin' Pistons
3D Printed Subaru Engine is Fully Functional

This is a 35% scale model of a Subaru engine, the EJ20 flat-four, which is not only 3D printable but also fully functional.

by Hanna Watkin
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Battery Boost
3D Printed Pokédex Perfect for Playing ‘Pokémon Go’

Dead battery blues when playing Pokémon Go? You’re not alone. Here’s a 3D printed Pokédex to work around the problem.

by Hanna Watkin
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Rubs people the right way
TCM Robot Therapist Could Help out Physicians

This robot massage therapist from Singapore uses 3D printed parts. It could be the perfect therapist... it'll never get tired of massaging (and listening) to you.

by Hanna Watkin
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(Almost) all natural
“Biohybrid” Uses 3D Printed Shell And Slug Muscle

Researchers have created 3D printed biohybrid using sea slug muscle and a 3D printed exoskeleton. This experiment could help researchers and the environment alike.

by Hannah Augur
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How to ease tensions
3D Printed Sleeve Can Help Officers and Drivers During Traffic Stops

A simple 3D printed solution to a complex problem could help reduce the anxiety of drivers and officers during traffic stops in the US.

by Hanna Watkin
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The Coolest Little Cube Around
Adafriend is a Virtual Pet Cube for Maker

If you were a big fan of your pet rock but found that it didn't respond to you enough, make sure to build your own 3D printed virtual pet cube.

by Hanna Watkin
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