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Looks crazy, makes gaming easier.
Immortal Controller: Mechanical Paddles For Your PS4

The Immortal controller is a 3D printed ergonomic design with eight paddles which allows you to never take your thumbs off the joysticks while playing your PS4.

by Hanna Watkin
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Sky's NOT the Limit
Enterprise in Space: Next-Gen Space Education

Smithsonian Science Education Center and National Space Society have teamed up for Next-Generation Space Education Program “Enterprise In Space”.

by Hanna Watkin
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On a Mission from God
Pope Francis Blesses 3D Printers Made By Students

Pope Francis blesses 3D Printers made by students as part of humanitarian efforts in Uganda and the Congo.

by Hannah Augur
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Safety Last
PayPal Eliminates Purchase Protection for Crowdfunding

Crowdfund at your own risk. With PayPal eliminating "Purchase Protection", will Kickstarter and Indiegogo projects become even more risky?

by Anatol Locker
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Heavy Metal
This is the World’s First 3D Printed Aluminum Guitar

Barbwire, roses and a great look: This beautiful 3D printed guitar not only looks great, but it’s also 3D printed from aluminum powder.

by Hanna Watkin
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Ghost in the Shell
3D Selfies of Deceased for Bereaved Relatives

More than a novelty, 3D selfies emerge in Japan as a effective means of helping relatives recover from the loss of a loved one.

by Hanna Watkin
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Pussy Boats
3D Printed “Vagina Kayak” Artist Guilty of Obscenity

Megumi Igarashi, the artist famous for the 3D Printed "Vagina Kayak" and 3D printable vagina data, has been found guilty of obscenity.

by Hannah Augur
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Paracycling
German Athlete Will Cycle at Paralymics with 3D Printed Leg

Denise Schindler, a German paralympic cyclist, is hoping to use a 3D printed leg prosthesis to race with in Rio de Janeiro this September.

by Hanna Watkin
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Dept of Magical Law Enforcement
Legal Challenge Forces Fabulous Beasts Name Change

Fabulous Beasts, the 3D printed board game that lit up Kickstarter, must change their name or face a legal challenge by Warner Bros Studios.

by Hannah Augur
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Food on Demand
Future Vending Machines Could 3D Print Your Snacks

Researchers in Finland are developing vending machines that can fabricate 3D printed snacks and treats to order.

by Hanna Watkin
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Highly Customizable
Layer Designs World’s First 3D Printed Wheelchair

A London studio have unveiled some impressive designs for a made-to-measure wheelchair which will be manufactured using 3D printing.

by Hanna Watkin
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Gift that Keeps on Giving
Groupon Mother’s Day Gift: Life-Size 3D Print of Yourself

Too busy to spend time with your mom this Mother's Day? Groupon to the rescue with a 3D printed life-size replacement for only $30,000 bucks.

by Hanna Watkin
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Printers Gone Wild
IFAW Awareness Campaign 3D Prints Endangered Animals

What does 3D printing have to do with endangered wildlife? Three IFAW images tell a compelling story, and help raise awareness in the process.

by Hannah Augur
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Print, Mold, Make
Formbox Kickstarts Mold-Making With Your Vacuum Cleaner

Formbox desktop vacuum former rocks it on Kickstarter, makes awesome, fast molds. Not just for prototypes and makers but arts and crafts, too.

by Hannah Augur
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The Big One
Aleph Objects Unveil Lulzbot TAZ 6

Aleph Objects have unveiled their latest 3D printer in the LulzBot product line dubbed the LulzBot TAZ 6 just one year after the LulzBot TAZ 5 was released.

by Hanna Watkin
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But is it art?
Shiv Integer Bot Inflitrates Thingiverse, Stirs Up Controversy

Thingiverse bot Shiv Integer is causing a huge controversy with its ridiculous mash-up designs...is it art or a Terms of Use breach?

by Hannah Augur
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Great Designs
Alessi Goes Digital: 3D Printed Pens

The Alessi Goes Digital project consists of a series of digitally designed and 3D printed pens. They were made in collaboration with industrial designer Giulio Iacchetti.

by Hanna Watkin
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Racing and Recycling
3D Printed Billy Cart Enters Bangalow Derby

We have to admit, we’re biased when it comes to 3D printing. So our bets have been placed on the 3D printed cart at the Bangalow Billy Cart Derby in New South Wales, Australia, this year.

by Hanna Watkin
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Minor Spoilers ahead!
Game of Thrones Premieres 3D Printed Dorne Dagger

Game of Thrones season six has already had plenty of surprises. Including the 3D Printed Dorne Dagger, courtesy of Shapeways.

by Hannah Augur
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Formshape or Pinlabs?
Formlabs Acquires 3D Printing Marketplace Pinshape

Here’s an interesting new couple on the 3D printing market: 3D printer manufacturer Formlabs just announced the acquisition of 3D printing marketplace Pinshape.

by Anatol Locker
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