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Anne Freier

Anne is a freelance science and technology writer and editor residing in London, UK. Mountain enthusiast and early riser.

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Environmental Impact of 3D Printing Jul 13, 2018
New German Study Concludes 3D Printing Health Challenges

A free new study, published by German Bundesumweltamt, discusses the benefits and potential environmental and health challenges of 3D printing technologies.

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But are they comfy? Jul 10, 2018
Fashion Design Graduate Takes Major Step With Woven 3D Printed Shoes

In the world of fashion, 3D printing has opened the door for a whirlwind of new looks and styles, and designers have leveraged this technology to showcase just how unique their concepts can be.

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Ceramic 3D Printers Jun 19, 2018
Wasp Launches 2 New Ceramic 3D Printers

The Italian 3D printing manufacturer tested its new range of ceramic 3D printers on a remake of Michelangelo’s famous David sculpture.

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Robot with Boundary Issues Jun 19, 2018
This 3D Printed Robot Can Crawl Underneath Doors

A designer has developed a 3D printed robot that can auto-adjust its height to maneuver a wide range of spaces.

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Real-time Rendering Jun 15, 2018
Vectary Updates Platform to Expand 3D Modeling Tools

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3d printed chair for gamers Jun 13, 2018
IKEA Lets You Play in 3D Printed Gaming Chairs

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Walking on a Cloud Jun 8, 2018
Larger-Than-Life 3D Printed Architectural Structure on Display at 2018 Venice Biennale

Architects Alisa Andrašek and Bruno Juričić have designed the "Cloud Pergola / The Architecture of Hospitality", a larger-than-life art display that some are considered the largest and most complex 3D printed structures in the world. It's currently on display at the 2018 Venice Architecture Biennale. 

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Healthy Sugar?! May 25, 2018
Engineers Develop 3D Printing Method That Produces Tissue Scaffolding From Sugar

A team of engineers from the University of Illinois have developed a free-form isomalt 3D printing technology that produces intricate sugar-based scaffolding, which could potentially be used to grow tissue or study tumors. 

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3d printing complex bio-tissues May 24, 2018
UCLA Bioengineer Develops SLA 3D Printer That Produces Complex Artificial Tissues

Researchers from UCLA have developed a SLA-based bioprinter that is able to create therapeutic biomaterials from multiple materials. This advancement could potentially be used for on-demand printing of complex artificial tissues for use in transplants and other surgeries.

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Respect Your Elders May 23, 2018
Humanetics is 3D Printing Crash Test Dummies That Resemble Elderly People

The crash test dummy manufacturer Humanetics is using Markforged's 3D printing technology and Onyx carbon-composite material to produce dummies the resemble elderly drivers, helping them accurately reflect injuries that could occur in a real car accident.

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Featured image of Arevo Boosts Expansion of Carbon Fiber 3D Printing With $12.5 Million Funding Round
How about a Customized Carbon Fiber Bike? May 22, 2018
Arevo Boosts Expansion of Carbon Fiber 3D Printing With $12.5 Million Funding Round

Featured image of Yamaha’s Bike Racing Team Uses Mark One 3D Printers Inside The Pit Box
Start your Printers! May 16, 2018
Yamaha’s Bike Racing Team Uses Mark One 3D Printers Inside The Pit Box

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Over and Out May 15, 2018
3D Printing Used to Develop Walkie-Talkie Device That Helps Parents Keep Tabs on Kids

The Relay is a safer alternative to smartphones created for parents worried about keeping in touch with their kids when they're out and about. Republic Wireless used 3D printing technology to speed up the prototyping process and develop new iterations of the walkie-talkie styled device. 

Featured image of Aspect Biosystems Secures $1 Million in Funding to Boost 3D Bioprinting Platform
Speeding up Bioprinting May 14, 2018
Aspect Biosystems Secures $1 Million in Funding to Boost 3D Bioprinting Platform

Aspect Biosystems has been busy working on 3D bioprinting technology. Now, the company secured a substantial investment to speed up its commercialization. 3D bioprinting is undoubtedly one of the most exciting and also challenging 3D technologies currently in development.

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Prusa - now with lasers May 11, 2018
Turn Your Prusa i3 MK3 into a Laser Engraver

Featured image of Student 3D Prints Prosthetic to Help Girl Learn to Play the Violin
Pulling the Strings May 10, 2018
Student 3D Prints Prosthetic to Help Girl Learn to Play the Violin

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3d printed aluminium extrusion fasteners May 9, 2018
Start Building with Aluminum Rods and 3D Printed Brackets

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3D printed prosthetics May 1, 2018
Million Waves Project 3D Prints Prosthetic Limbs From Ocean Plastics

Charitable non-profit Million Waves Project combines a passion for cleaning up the ocean with helping young people in need: this young organization aims to provide prosthetic limbs 3D printed from reclaimed ocean plastics for children in need, worldwide, free of charge.

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Formlabs ROI calculator makes it easy to assess cost of 3D printer Apr 27, 2018
Formlabs Launches ROI Calculator to Assess Costs Of Purchasing a 3D Printer

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Printing Molecules Apr 24, 2018
Nano-3D Printing Technology Helps Develop Improved Biochips

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