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Open-Source Snapper
The Goodman One: A 3D Printed Open-Source Camera

Made to be modified, the Goodman One is an open-source medium format camera. The majority of components are 3D printable.

by Matthew Mensley
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Make a Splash!
[Project] Have a Pool Party with this 3D Printed Cricket Paddle Wheel Boat

The Ruiz Brothers of Adafruit are at it again with another fascinating 3D printing project: the 3D printed Crickit Paddle Wheel Boat. This water rover even has an underwater camera mount, so you can capture footage at your end of the summer pool party!

by Tyler Koslow
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Sneak PEEK at New Materials
Victrex Introduces New PAEK Products for Additive Manufacturing

Victrex, the British-based supplier of high performance polymer solutions, has prepared new high performance PAEK powder and filament for SLS and FFF 3D printing. 

by Hanna Watkin
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3D Printing Made Easy
Venturi 3D Launches 3D Printer on Kickstarter with 1,000 Pre-Installed 3D Models

Venturi 3D, the 3D printing startup, has recently launched a Kickstarter campaign for a fully assembled 3D printer which promises an enclosed 4 color, multi-material setup as well as 1,000 pre-installed, ready-to-print 3D models.

by Hanna Watkin
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Machine Created Masterpieces
Producing Animations with an Automated Light Painting Rig

A recent University of Maryland graduate has shown how he automated the light painting process using a custom built rig, precise camera movements and robot-controlled lights. The results are spectacular.

by Hanna Watkin
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FossilFab
Materialise to 3D Print a Full Mammoth Skeleton

In a holistic demonstration of its abilities, Materialise is creating a complete life-size replica of the Lier Mammoth. The new mammoth skeleton will go on display in the city of Lier, where the original was discovered, in October.

by Matthew Mensley
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Multiple Models in One
How to Do Parametric 3D Modeling with Free Software

Imagine downloading a 3D printable model for a stylish pair of shoes, only to discover that they don't fit your feet! This article takes a look at a technique that allows you to easily customize not only shoes, but all kinds of models: parametric 3D modeling.

by Herb Weiner
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Ready, Aim, Print
3D Printed Gun Models to Return Online as Defense Distributed Wins Court Settlement

After a lengthy legal battle, Cody Wilson and his organization Defense Distributed have settled a lawsuit against the U.S. State Department that will allow them to put 3D printable gun models back online.

by Tyler Koslow
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But are they comfy?
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.

by Anne Freier
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Armed with Arduino
Arduino Robot Arm – 5 Best Robot Arms For Your Arduino

Robot arms are already great, but they're even better when combined with everyone's favorite microcontroller: the Arduino. Keep reading for a list of the best Arduino robot arms available today.

by Emmett Grames
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Filament Friday
Polymaker PolyLite PLA (Lulzbot Green) Filament Review

Polymaker offers its PolyLite PLA in a bright green color. Join us as we take a spool of Polymaker PolyLite PLA Lulzbot Green filament for a test ride.

by Anatol Locker
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Hammy Birthday
World’s Oldest Ham Celebrates Birthday, to Receive 3D Printed Portrait

This Saturday, July 7th, a birthday party for a ham will be held. The 116-year-old hock will be the at the center of ham-related festivities, receiving a cake and even a present -- a 3D printed portrait of itself.

by Hanna Watkin
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Tested and Tough
Makerbot’s New Tough Filament Offers a Mechanically Superior Alternative to ABS

The 3D printer manufacturer Makerbot has recently unveiled Makerbot Tough, a filament that is designed for 3D printing functional prototypes. This new material seems to be an upgrade over ABS, offering twice the impact strength and reduced warping.

by Hanna Watkin
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Bungie Pls Buff
3D Print Your Own Destiny Helm of Saint-14

Anyone still playing Destiny? No? Not that it matters -- a good print is a good print, and this one is particularly spectacular. Print one for yourself and walk in the footsteps of Saint-14 himself.

by Matthew Mensley
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Best in Class
MakerBot Certification Program Gets ISTE Seal of Approval

Bolstering it's already robust educational offerings, MakerBot's new Certification Program for educators has earned the ISTE Seal of Alignment -- verification of a resource's quality for educational development.

by Matthew Mensley
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Certainly No Heart of Glass
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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A Hemp Farmer's Path to Fortune
The Best Bio Filaments for 3D Printing

Humans make things from non-renewable resources. Take a greener path! Check out the best bio filaments for 3D printing.

by Mika Yeap
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Solar Powered Printing
Students Develop 3D Printer Power System for Impoverished Colombian Communities

To help provide access to 3D printing in impoverished areas of Cali, Colombia, engineering students from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) have developed a solar power system that allows 3D printers to operate in areas where electricity is unstable.

by Hanna Watkin
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Now on Kickstarter
Control Your PC and Presentations with a Fidget Cube

Inspired by the fidget cube, Masta Box is a controller gadget which serves a range of purposes, such as a Micro SD card reader, anAir Mouse, a Joystick and a Laser Pointer.

by Hanna Watkin
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Don't Sweat It
[Project] Cool Down With This 3D Printed Bladeless Desk Fan

Summertime is here and the weather is heating up! Why not use your 3D printer to create a sleek bladeless desk fan to keep you cool. 

by Tyler Koslow
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