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Marathong Man
Are You Crazy Enough to Run a Marathon in 3D Printed Sandals?

Footwear Engineer Chris Bellamy is going to run the Boston Marathon in 3D Printed Sandals. Naturally, his employers at custom footwear maker Wiivv are only too happy to support him.

by Bulent Yusuf Apr 13, 2018
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BigRep and Etihad Airways Engineering to Partner Up

Big Air meets Big Printing. BigRep and Etihad Airways Engineering announce plans to collaborate on developing next generation additive manufacturing solutions for the aerospace industry.

by Bulent Yusuf Apr 12, 2018
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Box of Delights
3D Printed Artefacts in the Classroom with Museum in a Box

Bringing a new dimension to history and museum education, the Museum in a Box is a brilliant interactive learning experience. It uses 3D printed objects with NFC chips to trigger audio commentary, all managed by a Raspberry Pi.

by Bulent Yusuf Apr 12, 2018
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The Rough and the Smooth
Soft Robotic Gripper with Gecko Inspired Adhesives

A new class of adhesives -- inspired by the mighty Gecko -- have been developed by researchers in California to help soft robotic fingers get a better grip.

by Bulent Yusuf Apr 12, 2018
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Better Bandages
Temple University Professor Develops 3D Printed Bandages Made From Soy

Scientists from Temple University in Philadelphia created a prototype for an "electrospun healing" device which uses soy protein and water to print personalized bandages directly onto a patient's skin.

by Hanna Watkin Apr 11, 2018
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Branded Goods
Digitally Augmented Additive Manufacturing Parts from Rize

3D printing company Rize has integrated digital rights management into physical 3D printed parts at the voxel-level; embedded QR codes can be used to provide compliance, authenticity and traceability.

by Bulent Yusuf Apr 11, 2018
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3D printed weapon
Orbital ATK Tests Warhead Created Using 3D Printed Parts

3D printing speeds up development of warheads. It was only a matter of time before engineers would use 3D printing technologies to develop weapons.

by Anne Freier Apr 11, 2018
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Bellywatch
This 3D Printed Wearable Can Monitor Stomach Activity

Scientists at UC San Diego create a 3D printed wearable to monitor stomach activity throughout the day, replacing the need for invasive probes.

by Bulent Yusuf Apr 11, 2018
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3D printed coral reef
3D Printed Reefs May Offer Hope to Restore Dying Coral Reefs Worldwide

3D printing may provide a sustainable solution to the current crisis of coral reef death globally. Population growth and the environmental burden that accompanies it has taken a serious toll on the Australian Great Barrier Reef and many other coral reefs over the last few years.

by Anne Freier Apr 10, 2018
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Floss All Your Teeth at Once with the Custom-Fitted and 3D Printed UFloss

A new Kickstarter campaign has been launched for a new 3D printed flossing device called UFloss, which allows you to floss all of your teeth at the same time. This oral hygiene product will use an app to take impressions of the user's mouth, creating a fully custom-fitted solution for all. 

by Anne Freier Apr 10, 2018
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Cooked up by Chef Jan Smink and byFlow
First Permanent 3D Printed Food Restaurant Premieres in the Netherlands

Dutch company byFlow and chef Jan Smink are pairing up to launch the first permanent restaurant for 3D printed food in Wolvega, the Netherlands. The launch is scheduled for September 2018 but bookings can be made in mid-May.

by Hanna Watkin Apr 10, 2018
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A Grand Experiment?
HP is Applying Multi Jet Fusion to Their Supply Chain

Citing cost savings and design freedom, HP is integrating their 3D printing and additive manufacturing technology, Multi Jet Fusion, into their supply chain for multiple products.

by Bulent Yusuf Apr 9, 2018
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Art & Science
Getting to The Heart of the Matter with 3D Printing

Combining medically accurate models with allegorical artworks, new exhibition "The Heart of the Matter" takes a closer look at the complexity -- and beauty -- of the human heart using 3D printed sculptures.

by Bulent Yusuf Apr 9, 2018
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Ticket to the Moon
Rocket Lab Prepping First Commercial Launch in April

Following a successful January test launch of their Electron booster with 3D printed components, US private space firm Rocket Lab plans to go ahead with its first fully commercial mission later this month.

by Bulent Yusuf Apr 9, 2018
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Take a Seat
First 3D Printed Chaiselongue at Milan Design Week 2018

At Milan Design Week 2018, you can find a collaborative exhibition from Philipp Aduatz and incremental3d which is showcasing the 'Digital Chaiselongue' prototype made using 3D printed concrete.

by Hanna Watkin Apr 8, 2018
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Big Advancements on the Nano Scale
Russian Physicists Develop Special Nanoparticles for Biomedical 3D Printing Process

Researchers from the Russian Academy of Sciences' Crystallography & Phonetics Scientific Research Center have developed a nanoparticle-based 3D printing method that is considerably faster and more accurate than traditional 3D printing technologies. 

by Anne Freier Apr 7, 2018
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Alice in 3D Printing Wonderland
With New 3D Print Smart Ink Objects Can Change Shape And Color

3D printed materials that change shape and color may be coming to market sooner than previously thought. A team of researchers at Dartmouth College presented a new smart ink which induces shape and color changes in 3D printed objects.

by Anne Freier Apr 6, 2018
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Building Blocks
Autodesk Supporting Hip Hop Architecture Camps for Second Year

Now in its second year, Autodesk and the Urban Arts Collective continue their collaboration on Hip Hop Architecture Camps, inviting local middle and high school students to re-imagine their communities and introduce STEAM education through the lens of hip hop culture.

by Bulent Yusuf Apr 6, 2018
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Easy Listening
3D Printed Custom Fit In-Ear Monitors on Kickstarter

Professional musicians and audiophiles may soon be able to benefit from custom-fit, 3D printed in-ear monitors, if this Kickstarter campaign by HW Audio is successful.

by Bulent Yusuf Apr 6, 2018
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Checkmate Practicality
Pocket-Sized 3D Printed Chess Set is Both Incredible and Impractical

Designer Kiriakos Christodoulou has created the 3D printed Credit Card Chess Set, now available on Shapeways for $11 to $13. This pocket-sized game is quite impractical, but hey, it's also a pretty cool concept too. 

by Tyler Koslow Apr 6, 2018
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