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Anatol Locker

Anatol Locker has edited, run, developed, and written for dozens of print and online magazines. In 2014 he co-founded All3DP with Mathias Plica and Stefan Schwarz-Ulrich. You can read more about him on his German Wikipedia page: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anatol_Locker

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It’s All About Improvements
Cura 2.6 Announced: Popular Free Slicing Software Goes Beta

This was quick: Just some weeks after the release of Cura 2.5, there‘s already a new version of the popular slicer available in public beta.

by Anatol Locker May 24, 2017
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Carbon For The Masses
Sculpteo Debuts CarbonMide: Stiff, Strong, Lightweight 3D Printing Material

3D printing service Sculpteo starts offering CarbonMide, an extremely stiff, strong and light material suited for professional 3D prints.

by Anatol Locker May 18, 2017
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Ring of Fire
Bake This Filament For Heat-Resistant Objects

Filament manufacturer 3dk.berlin offers a new material for FFF 3D printers. Prints made with k-top-filament are heat resistant up to 230 °C.

by Anatol Locker May 12, 2017
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Finally, There’s DIY Filament
iC3D and Aleph Objects Start Driving Open-Source 3D Printer Filament

Home 3D printers have profited a lot from Open Source. iC3D and Aleph Objects are going the extra mile by open sourcing 3D printer filament.

by Anatol Locker May 9, 2017
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Improved Workhorse for Pros
MakerGear Unveils New MakerGear M3 3D Printer

If you’re looking for an FFF 3D printer that offers semi-professional results, the choice is now getting even bigger with the MakerGear M3.

by Anatol Locker May 8, 2017
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Fast, Faster, 3D Printer
10 Fastest 3D Printers in the World 2017

Looking for the fastest 3D printer in the world? Here’s a list of current 3D printers which get the job done in no time.

by Anatol Locker Apr 23, 2017
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Play With Style
3D Printed Cabinet Turns Nintendo Switch into Neo Geo Arcade

3D printing and video games go well together. Here‘s a great looking cabinet to give your Nintendo Switch a perfect Neo Geo retro feel.

by Anatol Locker Mar 30, 2017
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Go! Go! Power Rangers!
3D Print all Five Power Ranger Helmets for Free

Enjoyed the Power Rangers movie reboot? Want to make something to commemorate it? Then download and 3D print your favorite Power Ranger helmets for free.

by Anatol Locker Mar 28, 2017
Featured image of Full-Scale, 3D Printed Replica of Dracula’s Castle is now on Kickstarter
Blood, Sweat and Concrete
Full-Scale, 3D Printed Replica of Dracula’s Castle is now on Kickstarter

If you ever dreamed about visiting a 3D printed replica of Count Dracula’s Castle in the US, here’s the perfect Kickstarter campaign for you.

by Anatol Locker Mar 3, 2017
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Darth Fader
3D Print your DIY MIDI Controller

Want to let your virtual instruments or DJ console shine? Build your DIY MIDI controller with faders, an Arduino, and a 3D printed case.

by Anatol Locker Mar 2, 2017
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Go Wireless
New “Raspberry Pi Zero W” Adds Wi-Fi & Bluetooth for $10

The Raspberry Pi Foundation has released a new improved "Raspberry Pi Zero W". It adds Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capability to the Zero - for $10.

by Anatol Locker Feb 28, 2017
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A Lab’s Dream Come True
Aether Ships its First Bioprinter To Cambridge University

On paper, the specifications of the low-cost "Aether 1" bioprinter are very impressive. Now the company has shipped its first beta unit to a science lab in the UK.

by Anatol Locker Feb 17, 2017
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A Story About Fun, Invention and Courage
Free Children’s Book: “Peter and His Magical 3D Printer”

If you want to learn 3D printing, you can’t start early enough. Now here’s a children’s book about a boy and his magical 3D printer. For some days, you can even download it for free.

by Anatol Locker Feb 16, 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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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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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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"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
Featured image of Video Game Earthfall Lets You Use 3D Printers To Fabricate Weapons
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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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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Big Bang for the Buck
Build a DIY E-Drum with a 3D Printer

If you’re looking for a way to build or expand your drum kit, here are some great DIY drums you can build for just some bucks.

by Anatol Locker Jan 27, 2017
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