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The PocketSHOT 3D Is a Print-It-Yourself Flexible Monopod

Edelkrone, a photography and cinematography accessory producer, has released yet another 3D printable product. The latest in its Ortak line, the PocketShot3D gives you a versatile handheld camera setup that you can mostly print yourself.

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Wanna Have Fries With That?
Redefine Meat Raises $6M in Seed Funding Round for Alt-Meat 3D Printer

Redefine Meat, an Israel-based 3D printing start-up, uses 3D printing to develop the world's first professional 3D vegetarian "meat" printing solution. For this, it raised $6M in a seed funding round.

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Cutters Break Too
Best Sites For CNC Router Parts

CNC routers can operate with accuracy for long periods of time, but things inevitably wear out. Check out the best online sources for CNC router parts to fix or upgrade your beloved machines.

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3D Printing with Light – Zoom in on This Technology

Light is a potent force when directed properly, and 3D printing is certainly no exception. Explore this guide where we break down 3D printing using light, or rather the processes which make use of light.

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Empire Not Included
3D Printed Functional Darth Vader Suit to Debut on Kickstarter

Star Wars is undoubtedly one of biggest fandoms out there, and Darth Vader is arguably its most iconic character. Soon, you might be able to dress up as the Sith warrior in a super realistic, functional Darth Vader suit.

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No More Stair Stepping
Nonplanar 3D Printing Gives Curvy Top Layers

Researchers from the University of Hamburg are developing a Slic3r modification that improves print surface quality using Nonplanar layers. Printing in three dimensions simultaneously it results in smooth surfaces with no stair-stepping effect.

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Blender: Mirror Modifier – Simply Explained

Having a hard time getting your symmetries nice and even, or want to flip an object the opposite direction in Blender? Learn more about the Blender mirror modifier which makes this task straightforward!

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The Future Is Clear
Acrylic Cutter – How to Cut Acrylic

Acrylic is an inexpensive and versatile material used for anything from props to canopies. Spice up your home projects and learn how to cut acrylic!

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Create Your Own Characters
Could You Design a Labyrinth Board Game Figure?

MyMiniFactory announces a partnership with Ravensburger to find designers for officially licensed 3D printable Labyrinth board game pieces.

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3D Printing Gets Easier
Cura 4.2 Launches: Promises Greater Stability Than Before

Ultimaker, a manufacturer of professional open-source 3D printer, has launched the latest version of the easy-to-use print preparation software. Cura 4.2 is now available to download from the company's website.

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Put Your Cat on a Diet With a 3D Printed Food Dispenser

Cat lover Piotr Westfalewicz spent a year and a half building an automatic cat feeder which also tracks the cat's weight and eating speed. The design is open source so you can create your own. 

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DIY-ing of Thirst
[Project] Stay Hydrated with a 3D Printed Drinks Tap

Want to bring the convenience of a soda fountain machine into your own home? Take a refreshing sip from the 3D printed Drinks Tap created by That Robot Guy. 

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Closing the Loop
3D Printing Sustainability – Solving the Plastic Trash Crisis

By 2050, there is predicted to be more plastic in the ocean by weight than fish. Learn about the institutions and organizations taking a stand.

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One Small Step for a 3D Printer
Celebrate the Moon Landing with a 3D Printed Bootprint

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, memorabilia creator, Master Replicas, made a 3D printable version of Buzz Aldrin's footprint.

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Old Meets New
3D Printing vs Injection Molding – Know the Differences

3D printing and injection molding may be vastly different processes, but both hold valuable places in manufacturing. Learn more in this handy guide!

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Octoprint: Pocket Edition
Octopod Enables Easy Printer Control from Smartphone

Octoprint is a massively popular printer control solution that runs in desktop browsers - but what if you don't have a computer at hand? That's where Octopod comes in.

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Polish Electric Motorbike Brand Falectra Developed 3D Printed Prototype with Zortrax

Designer Piotr Krzyczkowski created an environmentally and economically friendly motorbike for urban environments – without the help of 3D printing, this wouldn’t have been possible.

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Rembrandt Comes to Life
Nachtwacht 360 is a Replica of Rembandt’s Night Watch with 3D Printed Props

“Nachtwacht 360" by photographer Julius Rooymans and fashion designer Hans Ubbinkis is a photographic replica of “The Night Watch” painting by Dutch artist Rembrandt brought to life with the help of 3D printing.

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Body Language
3D Body Scanner Guide – All You Need to Know

3D body scanners are revolutionizing industries that thrive on customization. Their process picks up thousands of data points for a holistic picture of their scanned objects.

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Flexible Yet Tough
MIT Engineers 3D Print Flexible Mesh to Support Healing of Soft Tissues

MIT’s engineers have designed 3D printed mesh materials for ankle and knee braces which they can "tune" to a patient's body to support soft tissues during the healing process.

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