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Artistic Touch Oct 20, 2017
3D Printing Helps Blind “See” Civil War Artifacts at Virginia Museum

The Virtual Curation Laboratory in Virginia is 3D scanning and 3D printing Civil War artifacts to offer a "touch tour" for blind visitors.

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Spin Cycle Oct 19, 2017
Electrolux 3D Printing Spare Parts for Home Appliances?

The multinational home appliance manufacturer Electrolux is conducting a feasibility study into 3D printing spare parts on-demand.

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Wanted: Acronyms for OTT Tech Oct 19, 2017
Samsung Unveils 360-Degree VR 3D 4K Video Camera

Korean electronics giant Samsung has revealed the 360 Round camera, promising professional streamable 4K VR content on demand.

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Turtle Time Oct 19, 2017
Patches the Turtle Dons 3D Printed Prosthetic Mask After Facial Injury

The University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine 3D prints a resin mask for an injured turtle from the Zoo Knoxville.

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It’s Pricey. And It’s Worth It. Oct 19, 2017
Prusa Research Offers MK3 Upgrade Kit for Older MK2/S Models

Good news for Prusa Mk2 owners: An upgrade kit to Mk3 is now available. But be prepared to replace most of the old parts.

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A Hermit's Dream Oct 19, 2017
Drone Delivers Burritos and Medical Supplies in Rural Southeast Australia

In Australia, Alphabet is trialling their Project Wing drone delivery system with real people and is initially offering medicine and fast food.

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Always Be Making Oct 19, 2017
Ultimaker 3 Source Files Now Available to Download

One year after it was launched, the Ultimaker 3 Source Files for both Ultimaker 3 and Ultimaker 3 Extended have now been released.

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Startup Launch Oct 19, 2017
Meet the Aerospace Engineers Using Giant 3D Printers to Create Rockets

The California startup Relativity Space Inc. is building rockets at a faster and more affordable rate using only gigantic 3D printers. 

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Now Trending Oct 19, 2017
Major Gains for Prusa and HP in New 3D Hubs Trend Report

Prusa! HP! Formlabs! London! Some dramatic developments in the 3D printing industry, if the latest 3D Hubs Trend Report is any indication.

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New Matter Replacing Old Matter Oct 19, 2017
New Matter launches MOD-t (2nd Gen) 3D Printer Kickstarter Campaign

New Matter launches a new crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter with the MOD-t (2nd Gen) raising $41,331 of the $100,000 goal.

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Featured image of Millie the Greyhound is First Dog in Australia to Receive a 3D Printed Prosthetic Leg
Plastic Paw Prints Oct 18, 2017
Millie the Greyhound is First Dog in Australia to Receive a 3D Printed Prosthetic Leg

Millie the greyhound is thought to be the first dog in Australia with a 3D printed prosthetic leg, proving prosthetics don't need to be expensive.

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Bath Time Oct 18, 2017
LUSH Cosmetics to Invest in 3D Printing Technology

Customers can soon look forward to 3D printed bath bombs and laser-etched soap, promises LUSH Cosmetics managing director Mark Constantine.

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The Cycle Continues Oct 18, 2017
World’s First 3D Printed Bicycle Bridge Opens in the Netherlands

The concrete 3D printed bicycle bridge created by the Technical University of Eindhoven and BAM Infra is open in Gemert, Netherlands.

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Mirror Image Oct 18, 2017
Free AR App Brings you Face to Face with 30,000-Year-Old Sungir People

Visual Science created an app so you to see scientifically accurate faces of the Sungir people who lived 30,000 years ago, called VRScience.

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New Frontiers Oct 18, 2017
What is Mixed Reality? Microsoft Launches New VR Hardware

In tandem with its Fall Creators update for Windows 10, Microsoft has launched its new 3D visualization platform: Mixed Reality.

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Rank and File Oct 18, 2017
MyMiniFactory Joins Next Generation 3MF Consortium

Online 3D printing platform MyMiniFactory is now supporting next generation 3MF files, and becomes a member of the 3MF Consortium.

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Substantial Update to Solid Software Oct 17, 2017
SolidWorks 2018: Faster Workflows, VR Integration, Collaborative Features

The go-to-engineering platform of many engineers, SolidWorks, is receiving a long-awaited make-over this year. The update is due for release in November.

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Clarity of Vision Oct 17, 2017
Eyeglass Factory with Formlabs x 3DBrooklyn 2017 Roadshow

Curious about custom eye-wear made using stereolithographic 3D printing? Learn about the Eyeglass Factory from design studio 3D Brooklyn.

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Designs for the Ages Oct 17, 2017
Dutch High-Tech Design: Joris Laarman Lab Exhibition in NYC

Dutch studio Joris Laarman Lab, designer of the MX3D steel bridge, is subject of an exhibition at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.

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Print Your Own Steve? Oct 17, 2017
Minecraft Update Lets You Officially Export 3D Models

World-building gets a new meaning in the latest Minecraft update. Players can now export creations to Remix 3D - possibly 3D printing them.

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