Cura, the free, open-source 3D printing slicer is in the process of being updated to Version 4.0. Ultimaker’s "early Christmas gift" has launched as a preview of the software's new user interface is available now.
Mark Rober, the former NASA engineer turned YouTuber, has developed the perfect ploy to get his revenge on unsuspecting package thieves by building a Glitter Bomb trap which blasts them with glitter and a stinky smell triggered by a 3D printed actuator.
If you don't have access to a 3D printer, the local library could be the way to go. It's also a great way to learn! All you need is a few loose coins.
Thomas Brewster, a Forbes journalist, 3D printed a life size model of his own head to discover just how safe the data on our phones is when we use facial recognition. Turns out, a lot less safe than you might think.
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Matterhackers is offering a flash deal on a Peopoly Moai 3D Printer Kit Holiday Bundle: If you buy the 3D printer, you get a liter of Model Resin and the FEP vat upgrade thrown in for FREE!
It's always a good idea to connect with people with whom you share interests -- in this case, 3D printing. Here are some of the best ways to connect with people who are doing 3D printing.
A senior at Louisiana State University (LSU) studying Biological and Agricultural Engineering has used a 3D printer to aid her research by printing a life-size human body for radiation therapy.
Let's face it, no matter how many digits were on your 3D printer's price tag, post-processing is still sometimes necessary. That's where detail sanders come in.
Weta Workshop is a New Zealand special effects company which has acquired a large format Massivit 3D printer to use in producing intricate props, costumes and animatronics for the big screen.
Autodesk created a 21-foot-long additive manufacturing "toolbox" for the construction industry which houses two Panasonic TS-950 robots for 3D printing large metal components.
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It's the most wonderful time of the year, and you know what that means: it's time for some Christmas lights! Here are five different 3D printing projects to help jumpstart your decorative planning this holiday season.
The term "All-Metal 3D Printer" has been thrown around a lot lately, but don't get it confused with an actual metal 3D printer! Here's an explanation about what it is, along with the best models.
Through the power of desktop 3D printing, facilitated by Barcelona-based printer manufacturer BCN3D, pastry chef Jordi Bordas has concocted the ultimate nutty treat -- the Golden Peanut.
Anyone who has bought "transparent" filament will confirm maker Gluck's feeling that the resulting prints are translucent at best. Rather than making do, Gluck decided to find the perfect print setting to create truly transparent prints.
Starting next year, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice will be using 3D printers to create dentures for inmates making it the first corrections agency in the USA to use the technology onsite, rather than waiting months for traditionally molded dentures.
A research team from Washington State University is working on a project to develop a glucose monitoring 3D printed biosensor which would be integrated into wearable monitors.
Amputee war victims in Jordan are receiving 3D printed prostheses thanks to a Doctors Without Borders reconstructive surgery hospital. They hope to enable patients to regain functionality of missing limbs for an affordable price.
Now on crowdfunding platform Indiegogo is a new campaign launched by Origin Robots called the ORIGIBOT2 which is a telepresence robot that you can move around and pick things up with remotely.
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Ever gone for a dip in a lake or the ocean and wished you could get closer to the music? That's exactly what Instructables user BryantM thought when he developed his floating portable speaker, which we'll look at in this Weeked Project.
Master's student Elen Parry has developed HeX Earbuds, 3D printed wireless earbuds that have a sleek geometric design and enhance the hearing experience, while also protecting users and preventing further hearing loss.