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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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Can’t Touch This
Nine out of Ten Teachers Restrict Access to 3D Printers

With 3D printers becoming more affordable, they also can be found at schools. So everything’s A-ok? Not quite. According to a recent study, nine out of ten teachers restrict the access to 3D printers.

by Anatol Locker Jan 26, 2017
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Hold it in your hands
3D Print a Totally Awesome Nintendo Switch Replica

Swiss Maker Robotobi came up with a perfect replica of the new Nintendo Switch console. If you want to get hold of a console model before the official launch, this is one to make.

by Anatol Locker Jan 24, 2017
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Comment Jerry Ropelato, Whiteclouds CEO
How B2B Has Quietly Established Itself as 3D Printing’s Core Audience

Consumer stories get all the headlines, but B2B is driving 3D printing - that's the opinion of Whitecloud's CEO and Founder Jerry Ropelato.

by Anatol Locker Jan 20, 2017
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Mull of Kintyre, Anyone?
3D Printed Robot “Ardu McDuino” Plays The Bagpipe Chanter

Meet "Ardu McDuino", an Arduino-powered, 3D printed bagpipe chanter robot. We’ve seen our share of great 3D printed instruments... but this one’s just unbelievable.

by Anatol Locker Jan 13, 2017
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Wheels keep turning’
Instant Fun with Adafruit’s 3D Printed Fidget Spinner

Fidget toys are becoming increasingly popular. This 3D printed fidget spinner is very easy to make and brings great fidgeting pleasure.

by Anatol Locker Jan 12, 2017
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More Punch, Less Boom
3D Printed Rocket Fuel Gets a Patent

3D printing technology is becoming indispensable to space travel. US company Rocket Crafters just got granted a patent on safe 3D printed rocket fuel. Next, they plan to build a booster rocket with it.

by Anatol Locker Jan 11, 2017
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Instant Classic
Buy this Classic Mac Stand for Apple Watch (or 3D Print it for Free)

Elago just introduced an Apple Watch stand looking like a Classic Macintosh. Even better: Download a similar design and 3D print it for free.

by Anatol Locker Jan 9, 2017
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Under My Skin
Tiny 3D Printed Robots Deliver Drug Doses Underneath the Skin

Scientists from Columbia University have developed 3D printed hydrogel-based biobots that navigate through the body and directly deliver medication via external magnets.

by Anatol Locker Jan 6, 2017
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Want MOAR performance?
Aleph Objects Announces New Lulzbot Pro Extruder at CES 2017

Lulzbot announced the new pro "MOARstruder" tool head at CES 2017. With it, you can 3D print a lot faster without compromising too much on print quality.

by Anatol Locker Jan 5, 2017
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Not Just Another Brick
Popular 3D Printer Torture Test Benchy is LEGO-Compatible Now

Benchy, the popular 3D printer torture test, gets a LEGO makeover. Download it for free, print it and start building!

by Anatol Locker Jan 5, 2017
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A Clinical High
Doctors Administer Medical Marijuana Remotely With This 3D Printed Inhaler

Medical cannabis has been tough for doctors to accurately prescribe, but this 3D printed cannabis inhaler created by the Tel Aviv-based startup Syqe Medical could be a promising solution.

by Anatol Locker Jan 4, 2017
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Make Your Rooms Sound Better
3D Printed Sound Absorbers Will Bring Relief To Your Ears

Got a noisy office, home or studio? These 3D printed sound absorbers will bring you professional results (and relief to your ears).

by Anatol Locker Jan 3, 2017
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Plow Your Driveway From Inside!
Keep Yourself Warm While A RC 3D Printed Snow Blower Does the Work

Spyker Workshop unveils his new and improved fully 3D printed snow blower, which is designed to attach to a remote controlled snow groomer.

by Anatol Locker Jan 2, 2017
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Instant Classic
3D Print a Mini Commodore PET with A Working LED Screen

With just some parts and a 3D printer, you can build an iconic Mini Commodore PET - with a retro greenish LED dot matrix to display the messages you want.

by Anatol Locker Dec 20, 2016
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Mapmaking in 3D
This Stunning 3D Printed Zelda Map Was Made in Minecraft

A 3D printed Zelda map? That’s quite an unusual thing even by retro gamer standards. That it was made with Minecraft gives it an even cooler touch.

by Anatol Locker Dec 19, 2016
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The Return of the Fumbling Dice
Twiddle Cube: Beware of The Fake Fidget Toys

Remember the Fidget Cube? The Kickstarter gizmo everyone went crazy about? Now there’s Twiddle Cube, an affordable competitor. But we found a lot of disturbing information on it.

by Anatol Locker Dec 19, 2016
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Healthy Dose of 3D Printing
Healthcare 3D Printing Report Forecasts Major Growth in Next 15 Years

The new report from Spearhead Acuity Business Research & Consulting shows that healthcare-driven 3D printing technology will expand rapidly.

by Anatol Locker Dec 16, 2016
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The Answer, My Friend, is Blowin’ in the Print
Autodesk Software Turns 3D Prints Into Wind Instruments

Autodesk Research has developed a software that turns 3D prints into wind instruments. Just tweak mouthpieces and finger holes in the Printone software - and you’re ready to play.

by Anatol Locker Dec 16, 2016
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Better Prototyping
3D Printed Circuit Boards: First PCB 3D Printers Available Soon

For makers, 3D printed circuits are no longer a dream. The first 3D printers which can handle DIY PCB printing will become commercially available soon.

by Anatol Locker Dec 15, 2016
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Turn Your Phone in a Retro Gaming Machine
3D Printed EmuCase: Smartphone Turned Into a Game Boy Classic

Reddit-user Gabbelago came up with a great idea: With the help of 3D printing and some copper wiring, he turned his HTC smartphone into a lovely Game Boy Classic.

by Anatol Locker Dec 13, 2016
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