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Hanna Watkin

Hanna is a freelance journalist and writer from a dead-end county in deepest England who has come to Berlin to seek her fortune and write about the future (see:3D printing). Avid internet enthusiast and night owl.

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Learning is Fun May 29, 2019
Office Depot Collaborates with 3Doodler to Launch Educational 3D Printing Kit

Office Depot is launching four new education-focused kits, one of which will teach kids about the wonders of 3D printing thanks to a collaboration with 3Doodler.

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Making your 3D printing life easier. May 29, 2019
Ultimaker Cura 4.1 Improves Upon Existing Tools

Just last week, Ultimaker launched the beta version of Cura 4.1. However, the stable version is now available to download boasting improvements to print preparation software and expert-configured print profiles.

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Standing 5-meters tall May 28, 2019
Art meets Additive: Neri Oxman and Stratasys Create Beautiful Nature-inspired Objects

Stratasys, the 3D printer manufacturer, announced that it has recently supported two art and design projects developed by acclaimed designer Neri Oxman and "nature-inspired" design company, The Mediated Matter Group.

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10/10 Would Poll Again May 28, 2019
Professional 3D Printing: The State of the Industry

Sculpteo, the French 3D printing service, has polled a global slice of professionals using 3D printing, compiling the results into a 'State of the Industry' report. Let's take a look at a few of its more interesting points. 

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Tiny Boards, Big Projects May 24, 2019
Arduino Launches New Affordable Nano Microcontroller Boards

Arduino, the open-source computer hardware and software company, announced new affordable "Nano" microcontroller boards at the Maker Faire Bay Area last weekend.

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Dual Extrusion May 23, 2019
When Nature Calls: The World’s First 3D Printed Bathroom

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) researchers created the world's first 3D printed bathroom which took nine hours to print in concrete casting.

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New Medium, Classic Sculptures May 22, 2019
How A Russian Artist Creates Classic Sculptures with a 3D Printing Pen

Ekaterina Dobrolyubova creates stunning sculptures using the 3Doodler 3D printing pen. All3DP spoke to the artist to learn more about how she develops her art. 

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New Name, New Updates May 22, 2019
Prusa Renames Slic3r PE as PrusaSlicer and Gives it a Huge Revamp

News from Josef: Prusa has been simplifying and improving its open-source slicer Slic3r PE, offering a ton of interesting new features and introducing a new name PrusaSlicer.

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Diamonds Are Forever May 21, 2019
Sandvik Unveils 3D Printed Industrial Diamond Composite

In a world first, Sandvik engineers have created a 3D printed industrial diamond composite which they believe will revolutionize the machining industry. It will be unveiled at RAPID + TCT in Detroit.

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Non-invasive, Safer Alternative May 21, 2019
Bobcat Kittens Receive 3D Printed Tracker Collars to Improve Tracking of Population

Brady Neiles is a resource biologist from South Dakota’s Game, Fish & Parks who used 3D printing to change the way wildlife populations are tracked. 

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Productive Production May 20, 2019
How 3D Printing Transformed Ashley Furniture’s Production Process

American furniture manufacturer Ashley Furniture uses 3D printing to improve production by reducing costs and lead times and encouraging employee creativity.

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Sculpting sound for audiences May 20, 2019
Researchers Develop 3D Printed Metamaterials to Improve Sound Quality

British researchers developed a method of 3D printing materials to allow for sound manipulation which they believe could one day result in better sound delivery in concerts and theatres.

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The Big Gets Better May 20, 2019
BigRep Reveals STUDIO G2 Large-Format 3D Printer at RAPID+TCT

BigRep, the large-scale 3D Printer manufacturer, will be displaying its all-new STUDIO G2 large-format 3D printer at RAPID+TCT this week. A highlight of the presentation is the G2's ability to print engineering-grade materials.

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From Prototyping to Production May 17, 2019
Bombardier Transportation Installs Stratasys 3D Printer for End-Use Parts

Stratasys, the 3D printer manufacturer, announced that Bombardier Transportation, the mobility solution provider, will use its Stratasys F900 3D Printer to create parts for trains and trams in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. 

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Finally, You Can Position Panels May 16, 2019
Ultimaker Cura 4.1 Beta Released with UX Improvements and Slicing Enhancements

Ultimaker has launched a new beta update to its open-source 3D printing slicer, Cura. This version, Cura 4.1, promises to bring more control to a user's 3D printing workflow.

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Super Cute or Super Sad? May 15, 2019
3D Printed Models Teach Children the Dangers of Short-Nosed Dog Breeds

Vets from the University of Queensland are using 3D printing to create models of dog skulls which help educate children on why popular short-nosed dog breeds are problematic pets.

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Hussle And Motivate May 15, 2019
Rapper Nipsey Hussle Immortalised in 3D Printed Gold Pendant

Nipsey Hussle, an American rapper and community activist, was killed in March. Charlamagne tha God, a radio presenter, gave Hussle's partner Lauren London a 3D printed pendant of the rapper to commemorate him.

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It's A Nubbin May 14, 2019
Could 3D Printing Tissue Scaffolds Improve Nipple Reconstruction?

Researchers from the Queensland University of Technology propose 3D printing tissue-engineered constructs as a graft to assist in nipple reconstruction for women who've undergone a mastectomy.

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Cha-ching May 14, 2019
Xometry Raises $50 Million in Equity Funding Led by Greenspring Associates

On-demand manufacturing marketplace Xometry announced it raised $50 million in equity funding, bringing it to a total of $113 million raised.

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Breathe Easy May 13, 2019
3D Printed Newborn Baby Manikin Improves Resuscitation Training

A researcher at the Eindhoven University of Technology created a lifelike 3D printed baby manikin using MRI scans to improve resuscitation training for medics.

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