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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 Feb 16, 2017
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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 Feb 16, 2017
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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 Feb 15, 2017
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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 Feb 15, 2017
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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 Feb 15, 2017
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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 Feb 14, 2017
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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 Feb 14, 2017
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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 Feb 13, 2017
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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 Feb 13, 2017
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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 Feb 10, 2017
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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 Feb 10, 2017
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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 Feb 10, 2017
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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 Feb 10, 2017
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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 Feb 10, 2017
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Beautiful Imprefections
Beautiful Minds Installation in London is a 3D Printed Mountainous Mess

Conceptual artist, Anya Gallaccio's Beautiful Minds installation 3D prints wet clay hexagonal forms to create a scaled model of Devil's Tower.

by Hanna Watkin Feb 9, 2017
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Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes
Autodesk CEO Carl Bass Steps Down As Company Undergoes Major Transition

The leading 3D design and engineering software firm Autodesk has announced the resignation of CEO and President Carl Bass.

by Tyler Koslow Feb 9, 2017
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Wonder Stroller
Prototyping a Multifunctional Walker with 3D Printing

Designer Eliza Wrobel created a multifunctional walker prototype using a 3D printer to help disabled people who want to remain active.

by Hanna Watkin Feb 8, 2017
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IDEX 2.0
BCN3D Technologies Announce New Sigma R17 3D Printer

The Sigma R17 is the latest flagship 3D printer from BCN3D Technologies, with brand new features like a hotend family and quieter operation.

by Bulent Yusuf Feb 8, 2017
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Office Party
Stratasys F123 Series Offers Professional Quality 3D Prints For Your Office

The Stratasys F123 3D printers provide an improved user experience and industrial-grade performance. They aim for design or engineering office environments, labs, and classrooms.

by Tyler Koslow Feb 8, 2017
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Print like Nature Builds
Researchers Control Structure of 3D Printed Ceramic Foam

Researchers at Harvard and MIT have 3D printed lightweight porous honeycombs with tunable stiffness geometry and density using a ceramic foam.

by Hanna Watkin Feb 7, 2017
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