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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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Swift 3D Jan 25, 2018
Researchers 3D Reconstruct Face Of Famous Irish Writer Jonathan Swift And His Muse Johnson

Using 3D facial reconstruction and 3D printing technologies, a team of researchers has revealed what Jonathan Swift, the Irish writer best known for “Gulliver’s Travels” looked like at the time of his death.

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Print For Life Jan 24, 2018
3D LifePrints Secures £500,000 in Funding to Expand UK Medical 3D Printing Hubs

The UK medical 3D printing company 3D LifePrints completes Series A funding round worth £500,000, and will use the investment to expand the number of embedded medical 3D printing hubs across NHS hospitals and academic institutions. 

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Clearing the Air Jan 23, 2018
Sinterit Lisa Printed Masks Helps Protect Kids from Pollution

Designer Bartlomiej Gaczorek has created a novel 3D printed face mask for children. Printed using Sinterit's desktop SLS 3D printer, the Lisa, the masks protects their wearers from air pollution.

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Fab-Drug-Lab Jan 22, 2018
Researchers 3D Print Synthesizers to Create Pharmaceutical Drugs

Using a chemical to computer-automated design approach, University of Glasgow researchers propose a 3D printing production method that enables the localized creation of pharmaceutical drugs quickly at a low cost.

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Scanning with Raspberries Jan 20, 2018
Creator Shows How To Make a 3D Scanner Using Rasperry Pi Cameras

The arrangement takes four images at the same time to create a 3D model of the object. A creator on Hackaday has developed a novel scanner which can instantly capture a 3D surface. Going by the name ‘Jolar’, the developer has been busy refining his 3D scanner project from Oxford Hackspace.

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What's In Store? Jan 19, 2018
You Can Now Buy 3D Printable Files From Sketchfab

Popular with the 3D modeling and scanning folks of the world, file hub Sketchfab has launched its very own store to help creators monetize their 3D printing, VR and AR content.

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Carbon Kicks Jan 19, 2018
Adidas Launches Futurecraft 3D Printed Shoe, Exec Joins Carbon’s Board

Adidas finally releases the Futurecraft 4D shoe. Featuring a 3D printed midsole created with Carbon's Digital Light Synthesis platform, the move is considered a watershed moment for 3D printed consumer goods. Coinciding with the occasion, Adidas exec Eric Liedtke joins Carbon's Board of Directors.

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3D for medical precision Jan 18, 2018
3D Systems Partners With Stryker To Launch Virtual Surgical Planning Service

The collaboration of 3D Systems and Stryker allows surgeons access to 3D printing and medical imaging technologies to help develop patient-specific procedures.

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Walking on 3D Jan 17, 2018
New Balance Installs Russell Finex Compact Sieve To 3D Print Footwear

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Reinforcing composite fiber layers Jan 16, 2018
New 3D Printing Technique Allows For Better Control Of Composite Material Fiber Orientation

A newly developed 3D printing technique is making it easier to control the orientation of fibers of engineered composites.

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Old Dinosaur, New Tricks Jan 15, 2018
Researcher 3D Prints 200-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Skull

Researcher develops downloadable 3D surface file to print 200 million year old dinosaur skull. And you can do the same at home.

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Top Taps Jan 13, 2018
New KALLISTA Faucets 3D Printed in Metal with 3D Systems

Luxury kitchen and bathroom product maker KALLISTA partners with 3rd Dimension and 3D Systems to rapidly develop an innovative new faucet from 3D printed stainless steel.

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Starting Young at 3D Prosthetics Jan 12, 2018
Boy Helps 3D Print Prosthetic Hands For Other Children

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Comfort the Sole Jan 12, 2018
KWSP to Launch ‘While You Wait’ 3D Printing Service for Custom Insoles

KW Special Projects is teaming up with the orthotic manufacturer Podfo Ltd to launch a ‘while you wait’ 3D printing service for customized insoles.

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Cryogenics Advance Jan 11, 2018
3D Printed Super-Soft Structures that Replicate Brain and Lungs

Researchers have developed a novel method to fabricate softer super-soft structures for organ regeneration.

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Sweet Success Jan 10, 2018
Stratasys 3D Printing Helps The Chocolate Factory Sweeten Up Production Efficiency

The 3D printing service provider Visual First is helping its Dutch client The Chocolate Factory create 3D printed replacement parts. Using Stratasys 3D printing technology, the chocolate producer has increased production efficiency and reduced costs. 

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Grand Theft Auto Jan 10, 2018
Law Enforcement to Recreate Vehicle Accidents with 3D Printing

Meanwhile in Canada, 3D technologies are gaining in popularity among law enforcement officials to help recreate crime and accident scenes.

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The Nexa3D Thing Jan 9, 2018
Nexa3D Showcases NXV Fast SLA 3D Printer at CES

Previewing its new machine amid the crowded halls of CES, Nexa3D will demonstrate its debut ultra-fast stereolithography 3D printer. Interested parties can check out NXV in the flesh, with the company saying it will  provided non-stop demos of the machine in action.

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Hot Wheels Jan 9, 2018
This Swerve Drive is Almost Entirely 3D Printed

Got a lightweight robot in need of some locomotion? Maker LoboCNC has you covered with this 3D printed swerve drive.

Featured image of Aleph Objects to Put on Impressive 3D Printing Display at CES
Doing it Live Jan 8, 2018
Aleph Objects to Put on Impressive 3D Printing Display at CES

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