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106 Pounds Heavier Than Traditional Designs
Old and Fat Crash-Test Dummies to Better Represent Humans

As Americans age and gain weight, the traditional crash-test dummy is losing its relevance. Instead, 3D printing has helped create older - and even obese - alternatives.

by Hanna Watkin
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Peak Print
BP Studies the Impact of 3D Printing on the Oil Industry

Oil giant BP is studying the impact of 3D printing on their businesses. With its potential of disrupting logistics, it could become a serious threat to the companies.

by Anatol Locker
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Feeling the Squeeze
3D Printed Flexible Pliers Made With Dual Extrusion

Dutch filament company ColorFabb demos a set of 3D printed flexible pliers made using dual extrusion with solid and flexible nGen filaments.

by Bulent Yusuf
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Layer are Building Better Wheelchairs with 3D Printing

Benjamin Hubert and his company Layer are using 3D printing to create customized wheelchairs, making them more comfortable for the user.

by Hanna Watkin
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Blooms: 3D Printed Sculptures that Animate Under Strobe Light

Artist John Edmark has created a 3D printed sculpture called Blooms which animates when placed on a turntable under strobe lighting.

by Hanna Watkin
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Mo Money, Mo Printers
Voodoo Manufacturing Raises $1.4 Million To Expand 3D Printing Factory

Brooklyn 3D printing manufacturing company Voodoo Manufacturing just raised $1.4 million in funding from KPCB Edge. They will expand their team and add 50 3D printers to their printer cluster.

by Tyler Koslow
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Can’t Touch This
Nine out of Ten Teachers Restrict Access to 3D Printers

With 3D printers becoming more affordable, they also can be found at schools. So everything’s A-ok? Not quite. According to a recent study, nine out of ten teachers restrict the access to 3D printers.

by Anatol Locker
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EducatorBot
New MakerBot Educators Program to Empower Teachers

MakerBot is launching a brand new 'MakerBot Educators program' to promote the use of 3D printing in classrooms.

by Hanna Watkin
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No Giggling at the Back
Helping Blind Students Learn with 3D Printed Sex-Ed Organs

Visually impaired students may miss out on cringy sex education videos, but 3D printed sex-ed organs can help them learn through touch.

by Hanna Watkin
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Different Strokes
Robot Picasso is a Broken 3D Printer that Turns Photos into Art

Launched on Kickstarter as part of the Make 100 campaign, Robot Picasso is a modified 3D printer which converts pictures into cubist art.

by Hanna Watkin
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Crossing the Finish Line
McLaren Honda Boosts Formula 1 Cars With Stratasys 3D Printing

The McLaren Honda Formula 1 team will utilize Stratasys 3D printing for visual and functional prototyping, customized use-end parts, and production tooling.

by Tyler Koslow
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The Lens Safe is a 3D Printed Camera Security Ring

Got a DSLR camera? Then you'll be interested to hear about Lens Safe, a 3D printed security ring that prevents expensive lenses being stolen.

by Bulent Yusuf
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Goin’ Up the Country
Kuunda 3D Tested an Ultimaker 2 Go 3D Printer in Rural Tanzania

East African company Kuunda 3D took a 3D printer to rural Tanzanian village where they showed locals the technology and tested out its utility.

by Hanna Watkin
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Abandon Ship?
Next Dynamics Embroiled in Kickstarter Controversy

With 48 hours left on their Kickstarter campaign, Next Dynamics facing questions about having a working prototype of their NexD1 3D printer.

by Bulent Yusuf
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3D Printed Puzzles for Math Lovers

Is there any way to make math fun? Andreas Kaiser believes 3D printed puzzles are the way forward, especially if students can make their own.

by Hanna Watkin
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Super Efficient, Reduced Emissions
3D Printed Automotive Parts Could Reduce CO₂ Emissions

Lightweight automotive parts made with selective laser melting (SLM) 3D printing can improve fuel efficiency and reduce CO2 emissions.

by Tyler Koslow
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3D Print a Totally Awesome Nintendo Switch Replica

Swiss Maker Robotobi came up with a perfect replica of the new Nintendo Switch console. If you want to get hold of a console model before the official launch, this is one to make.

by Anatol Locker
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The Art of Tomorrow
Heritage Science Project to Preserve 3D Printed Art

As more artists begin using 3D printing in their work, the need grows for heritage science to preserve their work for future generations.

by Hanna Watkin
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Twister Metal
3D Printed Liquid Metal Ford Torino Steals the Spotlight at Arizona Auction

Based off of a 1971 Ford Torino, Romanian artist Ioan Florea designed a liquid metal 3D printed vehicle that was auctioned off for $5,500.

by Tyler Koslow
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That's a Keeper!
KeepaFish Scoop Can Save the Lives of Many Fish

A fisherman from New Zealand has invented a plastic gripping device called the "Keepafish scoop". It helps you to safely handle your catch.

by Hanna Watkin
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