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Analog Sky Drifter is a Customizable 3D Printed Binocular Telescope

The Analog Sky Drifter is a customizable, mostly 3D printed binocular telescope which will be on Kickstarter soon.

by Hanna Watkin
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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.

by Alex Haysler
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Filament Brand rigid.ink Ceases Production Permanently

In the face of increasing competition, the UK-based filament brand has halted their production of FDM 3D printer filament for good. They intend to transition to a services business model, providing educational material on FDM printing behind a subscription service.

by Mika Yeap
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New Initiative Aims to Recycle PLA Waste, Empty Spools

Printing 3D models from Thingiverse in different colors and materials can certainly be fun, but have you ever stopped to consider the impact this plastic has on the environment? A new Kickstarter campaign, Project PLA, might have you covered with its plan to recycle PLA 3D printing waste.

by Mika Yeap
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Second Generation is Here
Local Motors Upgrades 3D Printed Autonomous Shuttle and Launches Olli 2.0

Olli, the 3D printed electric autonomous shuttle from Local Motors for use on campuses and in cities, has had an upgrade which is aptly named Olli 2.0. 

by Hanna Watkin
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Anet ET4 is an Affordable All-Metal 3D Printer with Advanced Features

In an increasingly competitive market, a desktop 3D printer needs to do more to stand out. With a wealth of safety features and automations, the new Anet ET4 does just that.

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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.

by Mika Yeap
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3D Printed Gear Head
Edelkrone Launches Partially 3D Printable Tabletop Dolly for DSLR Cameras

Edelkrone, the creator of photography and filmmaking solutions, has developed Skater 3D. The3D printable tabletop dolly for DSLR and mirrorless cameras will add motions to your shots.

by Hanna Watkin
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Tumblr Briefly Became a New Hub for Banned 3D Printed Gun Group

A 3D printed gun group, which is banned on all major social media platforms, briefly moved to Tumblr, a microblogging website, before being banned by them too.

by Hanna Watkin
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MyMiniFactory Launches In-Browser 3D File Customizer

MyMiniFactory, an online community for makers, has launched an in-browser 3D file customizer called Customizer, which is in its beta phase.

by Hanna Watkin
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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.

by Hanna Watkin
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She's Electric
How 3D Printing is Speeding up the Development of Electric Cars

Electric vehicles are becoming ever more popular and 3D printing is helping to speed up their design and development in the case of many manufacturers.

by Hanna Watkin
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Epax X1 Resin 3D Printer: Review the Specs

Is the Epax X1 UV LCD Resin 3D printer a worthy competitor to the Anycubic Photon S? Read on as we review the specs of this machine.

by Azzura Lalani
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This Website Creates Multicolor Lithophanes

Get creative with your lithophane making, thanks to the excellent suite of tools at Lithophane Maker.

by Matthew Mensley
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Zortrax Launches Castable Resins, Opens Z-Suite to Third-Party LCD Printers

Zortrax, the manufacturer of the Inkspire LCD 3D printer, has opened up its Z-Suite slicing software to third-party hardware. The move makes it a highly advanced option for users of budget LCD systems such as the Anycubic Photon and Elegoo Mars.

by Matthew Mensley
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[Project] Keep it Cool With a 3D Printed Retro Rocket LED Lamp/Thermometer

UK-based maker Vahe Agababian created a 3D printed Retro Rocket LED Lamp equipped with a digital thermometer so you can light it up and and read the temperature of the surrounding atmosphere at the same time.

by Tyler Koslow
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Laser Cut Leather – What You Need to Know

Leather is a premium material that's been used for centuries but also exists in modern fabrication processes. Find out how to laser cut leather in this guide!

by Sherwin Emiliano
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Liver of Life
3D Printed Liver Model Makes Live Donation Possible for Mother and Son

To plan a liver transplant between mother and son, surgeons from Salt Lake City, Utah used 3D imaging to 3D print the models of both livers to make surgery easier. 

by Hanna Watkin
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Monoprice MP Mini SLA: Review the Specs

The Monoprice MP Mini SLA LCD is a high-resolution 3D printer that provides compelling value for your money. Read on as we review its specs.

by Mika Yeap
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When Stock Won't Cut It
Ender 3 Glass Bed – What to Consider & Which to Buy

The Creality Ender 3 sure is a popular machine, but not everything about it is perfect. Learn more about Ender 3 glass bed replacements in this nifty guide.

by Matthew Winter
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