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Military Research
You’re in the Army Now: 10 Future Applications for 3D Printing

How does 3D printing benefit the armed forces? Apparently, quite a lot. Here are 10 future applications for the soliders of tomorrow.

by Victor Anusci
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11-year-old Invents 3D Printed Disposal Unit for Diabetes Tests

An 11 year old Australian wins a prize for his littleBIGidea; to hygienically store blood test strips used by diabetics in a 3D printed unit.

by Hanna Watkin
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A Robotic Arm for Your Desktop
Makerarm: A New Kickstarter Dream Machine?

It sounds too good to be true: An industrial robot that 3D prints, carves, plots, assembles, picks/places, lasers... all on your desktop!

by Anatol Locker
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MakerBot Announces Second Round of Staff Layoffs

"We are facing tremendous challenges," says CEO Jonathan Jaglom, as MakerBot lays off 20% staff for the second time in six months.

by Bulent Yusuf
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Extreme DIY
The OBI 0.5 is a 3D Printed Open-Source Bicycle

Forget the bus. No more cramped tram. The Open Source Bicycle is the best use of your 3D printer this season.

by Hannah Augur
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Futuristic Footwear
Adidas unveils Futurecraft 3D Printed Sneaker Concept

Rivalry in the sportwear industry is mounting, as Adidas unveil their own brand new concept: a Futurecraft 3D printed sneaker.

by Hanna Watkin
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3D Printing File Format Dispute
New 3D Printing File Format: Apple versus Microsoft Again?

The STL 3D printing file format might be outdated soon. Giants like Apple and Microsoft want to define new standards for 3D printing.

by Alexander Klarmann
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Helping Hands
3D Printed Prosthetics for Children at Norwich Castle

Additive Manufacturing brings happiness to children at a new exhibition at Norwich Castle, in the form of 3D printed prosthetic hands.

by Hanna Watkin
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Glowforge is Not Actually a 3D Printer, it’s a 3D Laser Printer

Marketing a new product is tricky. Glowforge calls itself a 3D laser printer, but it can't actually print in 3D. Makers are excited, though!

by Hanna Watkin
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Nike COO Predicts We’ll Be 3D Printing Sneakers at Home

Looks like Kanye West is right to be afraid. Sportswear giant Nike reckons it won't be long before we're 3D printing sneakers in our homes.

by Bulent Yusuf
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Heavy Industry
3D Printing Takes Off at Lockheed Martin

After extensive investment in 3D printing, Lockheed Martin is now building multi-printing units for simultaneous additive manufacturing.

by Victor Anusci
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Don't knock 'em till you try 'em
Build Wibbly Wobbly Towers with 3D Printed Tricky Bricks

Tired of Jenga? Enjoy knocking things over? These 3D printed Tricky Bricks bring fun (and frustration) to a new level.

by Hannah Augur
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All3DP Mobile App: Get 3D Printing Stories on Your Smartphone

You want to stay up to date on 3D printing? If you’re a smartphone or tablet user, you should definitely install All3DP’s app.

by Anatol Locker
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Pocket Printer?
Smartphone 3D Printer called OLO about to Hit Kickstarter

The mysterious OLO 3D Printer reckons it can transmogrify any smartphone into a working 3D printer. A smartphone 3D printer. Pinch us, we're dreaming.

by Hanna Watkin
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3D Printed Bricks Lower Temperature by Adding Water to Air

Forget air conditioning. With a splash of water, these 3D Printed Cool Bricks use science to keep the temperature down.

by Hannah Augur
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Smartwear
3D Printed Monicker Watch is Stylish and Recyclable

Belgian designers propose a new concept in watchmaking that's 3D printed, stylish, and fully recyclable. Meet the Monicker Watch.

by Hanna Watkin
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Building Blocks
Strawblox: 3D Printable Construction Blocks for Education

Educational startup I Can Make have launched Strawblox -- simple 3D printable construction blocks for creative play in the classroom.

by Hanna Watkin
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Micro Machines
Teach Kids to Code with popupCAD and Flat-packed Robots

popupCAD is a free suite of tools to help designers and engineers make flat-packed devices, like 3D printed crawling robots.

by Hanna Watkin
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Kids Of All Ages
Chocolate 3D Printer Made from Lego

Dutch Engineer Gosse Adama has done it again: With a bit know-how you now can build your own Chocolate 3D Printer made from Lego. Sweet!

by Hannah Augur
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Play With Your Food Again
Nufood Food 3D Printer: Crowdfunding Starts Soon

Food 3D printer "Nufood Robot" can bring molecular gastronomy to your kitchen. It can 3D print objects made from liquids. Sounds tasty?

by Anatol Locker
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