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Médecins Sans Frontières to 3D Print Prostheses in Jordan

The Médecins Sans Frontières facility in Amman is using 3D printing technology to produce prosthetic ears and eyes for war-wounded patients.

by Tyler Koslow Feb 7, 2017
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Big Investment, Small Printer
Google, BMW, & Lowe’s Invest Heavily in Desktop Metal 3D Printing Start-up

Until now, metal 3D printing is an industrial thing. This might change, as US company "Desktop Metal" brings metal 3D printing to the desktop.

by Tyler Koslow Feb 7, 2017
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Early Retirement
E3D Ends Production and Sales of BigBox 3D Printer

Despite being a crowd-funding success story in 2015, production of the BigBox 3D Printer is officially discontinued by E3D online.

by Bulent Yusuf Feb 6, 2017
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Save Weight, Save Money
Boeing’s Space Taxi Will Use More than 600 3D Printed Parts

Boeing’s CST-100 Starliner space crew capsules will use more than 600 3D-printed parts. Some of them are even made of plastic.

by Anatol Locker Feb 6, 2017
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Maker Nation
Malta Invests in 3D Printers for Schools Nationwide

The Ministry of Education and Employment in Malta is investing in Ultimaker 3D printers so that students can develop key skills.

by Hanna Watkin Feb 6, 2017
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Mo Money Mo Problems
XMachines Lorei 3D Printer is Big Money Kickstarter Failure

Another campaign controversy on Kickstarter, where XMachines cannot fulfill pledges for Lorei 3D Printer after raising $500,000 dollars.

by Bulent Yusuf Feb 3, 2017
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Exploring Healthy Cities with SuperMaterial Exhibition

SuperMaterial is a major public exhibition by The Built Environment Trust which will explore the idea of "healthy cities" in London.

by Hanna Watkin Feb 3, 2017
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Always Be Learning
Construct3D is First Academic 3D Printing Conference in US

The first academic 3D printing conference in North America, Construct3D 2017, will explore the growing role of 3D printing in education.

by Bulent Yusuf Feb 3, 2017
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3D Prophecy Challenge: Win Prop Replicas from Vikings TV Show

For the History Channel's fourth season of Vikings, fans have the chance to win giveaways from the 3D Prophecy Challenge.

by Hanna Watkin Feb 2, 2017
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A Bit of a Flap
Bat Bot is a 3D Printed Robot Drone that Flies like a Bat

Engineers have designed a flying Bat Bot, a robot drone with 3D printed joints that can swoop and dive just like the real thing.

by Bulent Yusuf Feb 2, 2017
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Micro Jaws
World’s First Submillimeter Biopsy Forceps to Detect Cancer

Made with 3D printing, the world's first submillimeter biopsy forceps which could help reliably detect pancreatic cancer for early treatment.

by Hanna Watkin Feb 2, 2017
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"I'll be watching over you."
Working Overwatch Mercy’s Staff Has Motorized Adjustable Winglets

There are so many great 3D printable designs for Overwatch enthusiasts. This one takes it a bit further by making Mercy’s Staff actually functional.

by Anatol Locker Feb 2, 2017
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Das Boot
Sciaky 3D Prints Metal Tank For Arctic Submarine

Submarine manufacturer saves major time and cost by 3D Printing a titanium Variable Ballast tank with EBM technology from Sciaky.

by Bulent Yusuf Feb 1, 2017
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Start Your Engines
Ferrari Have New 3D Printed Piston Design for F1 2017

Seeking a competitive advantage, Ferrari are using 3D printing to develop their 2017 Formula 1 engine with an innovative new piston design.

by Hanna Watkin Feb 1, 2017
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Gone Fishing
These Hydrogel Robots can Catch and Release Goldfish

Engineers at MIT have fabricated transparent, hydrogel robots which can catch and release live goldfish without harming them.

by Hanna Watkin Feb 1, 2017
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Out of Ammo? Print it.
Video Game Earthfall Lets You Use 3D Printers To Fabricate Weapons

Action-packed videogame "Earthfall" has an interesting new strategic game element: You’ll have to 3D print your equipment and search for blueprints.

by Anatol Locker Feb 1, 2017
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106 Pounds Heavier Than Traditional Designs
Old and Fat Crash-Test Dummies to Better Represent Humans

As Americans age and gain weight, the traditional crash-test dummy is losing its relevance. Instead, 3D printing has helped create older - and even obese - alternatives.

by Hanna Watkin Jan 30, 2017
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Peak Print
BP Studies the Impact of 3D Printing on the Oil Industry

Oil giant BP is studying the impact of 3D printing on their businesses. With its potential of disrupting logistics, it could become a serious threat to the companies.

by Anatol Locker Jan 30, 2017
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Layer are Building Better Wheelchairs with 3D Printing

Benjamin Hubert and his company Layer are using 3D printing to create customized wheelchairs, making them more comfortable for the user.

by Hanna Watkin Jan 27, 2017
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Mo Money, Mo Printers
Voodoo Manufacturing Raises $1.4 Million To Expand 3D Printing Factory

Brooklyn 3D printing manufacturing company Voodoo Manufacturing just raised $1.4 million in funding from KPCB Edge. They will expand their team and add 50 3D printers to their printer cluster.

by Tyler Koslow Jan 27, 2017
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