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Ten-High 40W Laser Engraving Machine: Review the Specs

The TEN-HIGH 40W laser engraving cutting machine is a CO₂ gas laser engraver that strikes the balance between affordability and professional quality. Review the specs to learn more.

by Tyler Koslow
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Cura 3.5 Update: New Slicing Features and Improved UX

Ultimaker Cura, the free, open source, 3D printing slicer is now getting another update which offers new slicing features and improved UX. Download Cura 3.5 from the Ultimaker website.

by Hanna Watkin
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Canadian Start-up is Turning Organic Food Scraps into 3D Printing Filament

Genecis, a start-up comprised of graduates from the University of Toronto Scarborough, has developed a biological process that turns organic waste into 3D printing materials.

by Tyler Koslow
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Kickstarter Partners with Autodesk to Release 3D Printer Assessment STL

In an attempt to standardize a measure for a 3D printer's abilities, Kickstarter and Autodesk have collaborated to create an open-source 3D printing quality test.

by Matthew Mensley
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Researchers Optimize Silicone Mold Fabrication with 3D Printed “Metamolds”

Researchers have developed a new tool to produce 3D printed "metamolds", which can be used to fabricate optimized silicone molds in a quick and cost-effective manner.

by Hanna Watkin
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Shining3D EinScan Pro+ 3D Scanner: Review the Specs

The EinScan Pro+ is our Top Pick for 3D scanner in fall 2018. Read on as we review the specs of this professional-grade handheld 3D scanner.

by Matthew Mensley
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High Resolution 3D Printer – What Does It Mean

The resolution is an indication of printing quality and must be understood from all the three dimensions. Here, we dig deeper into what resolution means on both the vertical and horizontal planes, helping you understand what exactly resolution means in desktop 3D printing

by Brian Obudho
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New Nintendo Labo Kit to Teach Basic Engineering

Earlier this year, Nintendo released its Nintendo Labo platform. A series of cardboard accessories, it enables you to build extensions and peripherals for its Nintendo Switch video game platform. The latest set to be released is the Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 3: Vehicle Kit.

by Hanna Watkin
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Monoprice Quietly Releases the New MP Select Mini Pro

Packing a removable heated bed, auto-leveling and a slick new Aluminum bod, the Monoprice MP Select Mini Pro looks to be a winning update to the popular Select Mini range. Review the facts of this 3D printer.

by Matthew Mensley
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3D Printed Lab – Get Scientific with this Open-Source Laboratory Rocker

Need some affordable scientific equipment to experiment and make a breakthrough discovery? This 3D printed open source laboratory rocker is a terrific tool for biological and molecular mixing applications.

by Tyler Koslow
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Printrbot Shuts Down After Seven Years of Creating Open-Source 3D Printers

Printrbot, the 3D printing manufacturer which was founded in 2011 with the launch of its original Printrbot printer on Kickstarter, has announced that it's now sadly closing its doors. 

by Hanna Watkin
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[Project] 3D Print These Seaworthy Voronoi Jellyfish Lights

Give your home an aquatic feel with these incredible 3D printed DIY Voronoi Jellyfish lights created by German maker and Thingiverse user UniversalMaker3D. 

by Tyler Koslow
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Students 3D Print Prosthetic Feet for “Debbie Harry” Chicken

Students from West Michigan Aviation Academy recently worked on an extracurricular project which was rather different from the average. Their task was to create prosthetic feet for an urban chicken who lost hers to frost bite.

by Hanna Watkin
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How I 3D Printed A 3D Printer from Scratch

It seems ridiculous that someone without any 3D printing knowledge should, or even could, build a 3D printer entirely from scratch, but I did just that. Here's why, and how.

by Mika Yeap
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[Project] Create Your Own 3D Printer Monitor for OctoPrint

Keep the status of your 3D printer with you at all times with this WiFi-connected 3D printed monitor for Octoprint. Created by maker David Payne, this project uses a Wemos D1 Mini and OLED to display your printer's progress. 

by Tyler Koslow
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Creality CR-20: Review the Specs

The Creality CR-20 recently hit the market. Review the specs and see how the 3D printer compares to its very popular predecessor the CR-10.

by All3DP
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MIT and BMW Develop “Liquid Printed Pneumatics” for Inflatable Car Interiors

BMW and MIT's Self-Assembly Lab have collaborated to develop "liquid printed pneumatics", the first reported 3D printed inflatable material that can morph from one state to another and expand into any shape or function. 

by Hanna Watkin
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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.

by Anne Freier
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Project of the Week: 3D Print a Solar-Powered Open RC Boat

Want to spend the summer days sailing the seven seas and soaking up the sun? Thingiverse user UniversalMaker shows us how to build a 3D printed Open RC Boat equipped with solar panels.  

by Tyler Koslow
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Google Maps to Improve Walking Navigation with AR Fox and Giant Arrows

At Google's I/O Developers conference this week, the company's Vice President, Aparna Chennapragada, demonstrated how AR could be used to improve navigation using Google Maps. The result is a cute AR fox and huge arrows to point you in the right direction. 

by Hanna Watkin
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