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Amazon Secures Patent for Custom 3D Printing Service

The e-commerce retailer has finally secured a patent for an idea it started back in 2014. Amazon wants to 3D print products as a service, shipping or holding them for local  pickup.

by Anne Freier Jan 6, 2018
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Academics 3D Print “Game Changing” Heat Exchangers

At the University of Canterbury, academics have developed original tech to produce heat exchangers that could have wide-ranging applications, from motorsports to laptop batteries.

by Matthew Mensley Jan 5, 2018
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Burning Man 2018 Temple to Feature 3D Printed Mandala

London-based architecture studio Mamou-Mani has successfully pitched to build Burning Man 2018's Temple. The winning design, Galaxia, will feature a 3D printed mandala symbol at its heart.

by Matthew Mensley Jan 5, 2018
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Building the Resistance
Star Wars Models Made by Zortrax Machines

A lot of work goes into modeling Star Wars ships like the U-Wing and the Resistance Bomber. For that, model maker Alexander Hutchings trusts Zortrax machines.

by Sean Rohringer Jan 5, 2018
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Renishaw Metal 3D Printed Sundial Installed in Berkeley Castle Gardens

Inspired by the 12th-century Berkeley Castle in Gloucestershire, UK, this metal 3D printed sundial is a high-tech slice of history. Installed on a pedestal in the castle grounds, visitors can enjoy the 'dial for themselves.

by Matthew Mensley Jan 5, 2018
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Organovo Gets Orphan Drug Designation for 3D Printed Liver Tissue

by Anne Freier Jan 5, 2018
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bendy microchips!
New Flexible Silicon-on-Polymer Super Memory Chip Created with 3D Printing

The United States Air Force Research Lab teamed up with American Semiconductor to create an improved Silicon-on-polymer memory chip using 3D printing.

by Andrea Hunt Jan 5, 2018
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Virtual Life Lessons
VR Prepares Colorado Inmates for the Real World

These men were sent to prison before experiencing life as an adult. 20 years later, they're learning how to live in today's world with VR.

by Sean Rohringer Jan 4, 2018
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3D Selfie with a Hat
Sony’s 3D Creator Scanning App Integrates with New MyMiniFactory App

You can now 3D scan your face using Sony's 3D Creator, add a hat using MyMiniFactory's new app and 3D print the whole thing with a few simple clicks.

by Hanna Watkin Jan 4, 2018
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New Year, New Materials
New MDF and Plywood Laser Cutting Materials Available at Sculpteo

Sculpteo is offering two new materials on their laser cutting platform including MDF material of just 2mm thickness and Ceiba Wood plywood.

by Hanna Watkin Jan 4, 2018
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Historic Prints
Students 3D Print Diorama of Ancient Chinese History

by Anne Freier Jan 4, 2018
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Mwah!
Perfectly Personalized Lipstick Applicators Created Using 3D Printing Technology

The Cosmetic Science Research Group at London College of Fashion is using 3D scanning and printing to create a personalized lipstick applicator. 

by Hanna Watkin Jan 4, 2018
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Mo Money, Mo Problems
Thingiverse Vulnerability Allowed Pages to Mine for Cryptocurrency

A member of the Facebook group 3D Printing has exposed a vulnerability in the design of Thingiverse that allows commenters on Things' pages to embed cryptocurrency miners. Now fixed, the malicious comments hijacked vulnerable computers and used them to mine for digital currency.

by Matthew Mensley Jan 3, 2018
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A Blade Runner's Sheath
VR Tour of Deckard’s Blade Runner Apartment

BladeRunner 9732 is a virtual reality tour of Rick Deckard's Los Angeles apartment, developed by Quentin Lengel. It goes live on Steam on January 7th.

by Sean Rohringer Jan 3, 2018
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Binder-Jetting Ceramics
Kwambio Reveals Brand-New Ceramic 3D Printer at CES

by Anatol Locker Jan 3, 2018
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New Year, New Facility
Sintavia Announces New Manufacturing Plant & Breaks Ground in Florida

Metal additive manufacturing company, Sintavia, broke ground ready for the new facility to be built before late 2018. The site will be 55,000 square foot.

by Hanna Watkin Jan 3, 2018
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String Theory
Make Your Own 3D Printed Single String Harp

The brains over at Makefast Workshop have pieced together a foolproof single string harp design. All you need to make your own is a 3D printer, a guitar string, tuner, bearings, nuts and bolts.

by Matthew Mensley Jan 2, 2018
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Space Balls
AstroReality Uses 3D Printing to Create Realistic AR Moons

After fundraising on IndieGoGo back in the summer, AstroReality is taking its ridiculously realistic model Moons to CES. Fabricated with the help of industrial 3D printers, the tiny celestial bodies use AR to educate and inspire.

by Matthew Mensley Jan 2, 2018
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3D printed coaster laser cutter
The Coasty Toaster – Laser Cutter for 3D Printed Coasters Gets a Serious Update

Customized laser 3D printed coasters are a thing now. Design your own with The Coaster Toasty to liven up your parties at home.

by Anne Freier Dec 29, 2017
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Energetic Research
Researchers Develop 3D Printing Technique for Precise Deposition of Energetic Materials

Researchers from Purdue University have developed an inkjet-inspired 3D printing technique that offers a more precise and safer way to deposit energetic materials.

by Anne Freier Dec 29, 2017
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