3D Printing News

Researchers Create Knitted Replicas of 3D Printing Models

Clickity-Clack

The humble art of knitting takes on a whole new dimension; new software can convert any 3D model into a pattern to create knitted replicas.

Turn Your Phone into an Action Camera with the 3D Printed Periscope Case

Lights, Camera, Action

Defox has launched the 3D printed Periscope Case on Crowd Supply. The case is dubbed the working man's Go Pro and can turn your phone into an action camera.

There Will Be Blood (Pressure)

3D Printed Smartphone Device Puts Blood Pressure Monitoring at Your Fingertips

Researchers from Michigan State University have developed 3D printed smartphone device that is able to monitor the user's blood pressure. The device uses a sensor that calculates blood pressure at the touch of a fingertip.

Sony Mobile and PostNord Group Work Together on 3D Scanning, 3D Printing, and Distributing

Better Together

PostNord Group and Sony Mobile are working together to make the 3D market accessible for both businesses and consumers. The first stage is enabling customers to print models from the Sony Mobile app which are then distributed by PostNord.

ZYYX 3D Printer Unveils Patent-Pending Disruptive Metal 3D Printing Solution

For under $10,000

Werteloberfell 3D Prints onto Japanese Silk Paper to Create “Panel Light” Structures

Light Fantastic

German design studio WertelOberfell experimented with 3D printing to create"Panel Light", based on Isamu Noguchi's paper lanterns. They can be printed very quickly and use very little material.

Vitamix Uses Carbon 3D Printing to Reimagine Nozzle Production

Blended Innovation

Vitamix partners with The Technology House to use Carbon's 3D printing technology to transform part design and production. The blending equipment leader will mass produce a micro-fluidic nozzle that is 10 times more durable, uses 30 percent less material, and is 33 percent more economical.

Baker Creates Life-Size Kim Kardashian Cake With 3D Printing

Kim Kardashian Kake

A Kim Kardashian double has commissioned a baker to create a life-size cake of the celebrity. The cake took ten days to make and 3D printing was used to create Kim K's face.

3D Printing and Distributing the Fittle Puzzle to Help People in India Learn Braille

Puzzles for Learning

Fittle is the world's first 3D printed braille puzzle which is open source. It's helping visually impaired people in India learn to read braille quickly and efficiently.

Bringing Together Art and Awareness

Venus de Milo Receives 3D Printed Prosthetics for Handicap International Campaign

Venus de Milo and other statues in Paris, France received 3D printed prosthetic arms as part of Handicap International's #BodyCantWait campaign.

Open Source Files for BCN3D Sigmax 3D Printer Released

Printer Libre

In a big win for the open source 3D printing community, BCN3D Technologies release open source files for BCN3D Sigmax desktop 3D printer.

3D Hybrid Solutions Adds Metal 3D Printing Capabilities to CNC Machines

Making the Old New

The California-based company 3D Hybrid Solutions is offering three metal 3D printing tools for CNC machines, including Wire-Arc Additive Manufacturing (WAAM), Laser Metal Deposition (LMD), and Cold Spray toolheads.