Schlagwort: Features
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Markforged Cleared of Desktop Metal IP Infringement Claims
Reading Time: 15 minutesIn March, Desktop Metal filed a lawsuit against Markforged for allegedly copying portions of its patented metal 3D printing processes. Last week, a federal jury decided to clear Markforged of both IP infringement allegations, marking a major victory for the defendant. UPDATE (7/30/18) – Court Clears Markforged of IP Infringement Accusations Earlier this…
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2018 3D Printed Gun Report – All You Need to Know
Reading Time: 14 minutesShould you fear 3D printed guns? Read our 2018 3D printed gun report to learn about the latest news, laws and actual threats to help you sort facts from fears. BREAKING NEWS UPDATE (7-12-2018): After taking the U.S. government to court, Cody Wilson and Defense Distributed have reached a settlement that will allow…
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All3DP Heads North to Visit the Metal 3D Printing Pioneers at Desktop Metal
Reading Time: 9 minutesWe recently had the pleasure of paying a visit to the Massachusetts-based headquarters of Desktop Metal, the pioneering 3D printing company that is making affordable metal 3D printing a reality. Check out our in-depth tour of the facilities and exclusive interview with co-founder Jonah Myerberg. When one thinks of Boston, one typically…
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New Ceramic 3D Printed Jewelry from Nervous System
Reading Time: 3 minutesPorifera is a new jewelry collection by Nervous System inspired by the forms of deep-sea glass sponges. It’s 3D printed using an experimental Ceramic Resin from Formlabs. Nervous System is a generative design studio that produces unique collections of art, fashion, jewelry, and housewares. What makes their work so unique? Because it…
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Interview with Ultimaker: Looking at the Ultimaker S5 and Shift Towards Professional Market
Reading Time: 13 minutesAll3DP travelled to Hannover Messe 2018 to witness the unveiling of the new Ultimaker S5 3D printer. To learn more about this professional-grade 3D printer and the company’s refined focus, we sat down with to Siert Wijnia, the co-founder of Ultimaker; and Paul Heiden, Senior VP of Product Management. Back in 2011, a…
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3D Printed Intravaginal Ring Helps to Avoid Unwanted Pregancy and HIV Infection
Reading Time: 6 minutesRahima Benhabbour is a woman on an amazing mission. Not only is she a professor at the Eshelman School of Pharmacy University department in Chapel Hill, North Carolina she’s also founder of AnnelleO, a 3D printed intravaginal ring. Benhabbour’s invention could have a major impact in helping women with a multitude of health issues from…
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What Would it Take to 3D Print a 1:1 Scale Death Star?
Reading Time: 4 minutesA 3D printed Death Star in its original size and glory – that’s a 3D printing project of galactic proportions. Franklin Houser has crunched the numbers. So, what does it take to 3D print a 1:1 scale Death Star? The question I have asked myself depends on several variables. For simplicity, I will…
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Skateboard Trucks Optimized for Downhill Racing with Metal 3D Printing
Reading Time: 3 minutesEngineering student Philipp Manger designed a pair of custom skateboard trucks for downhill racing — combining topological optimization and lattice structures — and had them 3D printed in metal. Downhill longboarding is an extreme sport combining skateboarding and surfing, capable of speeds of more than 90 miles per hour. Naturally, optimizing your…
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Helping the Visually Impaired with DOTS RPG Dice
Reading Time: 3 minutesOn an epic quest to make roleplaying games more accessible to the visually impaired, Jack Berberette uses professional 3D printing services like Shapeways to fabricate his unique DOTS RPG braille dice. Roleplaying Games are a special pastime enjoyed by a broad audience. The DOTS RPG project is supporting a segment of the…
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How 3D Scanning Can Optimize Food Packaging
Reading Time: 3 minutesSwiss specialists Bachmann Forming use Artec 3D scanners to digitize handcrafted chocolate bunnies, so they can create custom food packaging. Easter is long gone, and your teeth may feel a little tender after scarfing down all that delicious chocolate. But spare a thought for the elaborate packaging of that confectionery, and the…
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3D Printed Artefacts in the Classroom with Museum in a Box
Reading Time: 3 minutesBringing a new dimension to history and museum education, the Museum in a Box is a brilliant interactive learning experience. It uses 3D printed objects with NFC chips to trigger audio commentary, all managed by a Raspberry Pi. A field-trip to a museum is an integral part of every schoolkid’s education. It’s…
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US Army is Recycling Plastic Bottles for 3D Printing
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe US Army is exploring ways to convert discarded plastic bottles into recycled PET filament. Soldiers will become even more self-sufficient in the battlefield by 3D printing useful spare parts from waste material. A collaboration between the US Army Research Laboratory and the US Marine Corps has resulted in the discovery of…
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Significant Findings in 2017 Shapeways Transparency Report
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe 2017 Shapeways Transparency Report shines a light on how the world’s biggest 3D printing marketplace handles accusations of infringement of intellectual property. For those folks studying the shifting dynamics of the 3D printing marketplace, the Shapeways Transparency Report 2017 is as good a place to start as any. Published in March…
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Canadian Software Company Caboma Promises Mass Customisation of Consumer Products
Reading Time: 3 minutes“The future is custom” according to award-winning software company Caboma. Their software SpecifX allows companies to instantly personalize their products and create bespoke solutions through 3D printing. Founded in Montreal, Canada in 2015 by co-founders Jean-Philippe Carmona, Jonathan Borduas, and Julien Arnaud, Caboma has been honing its software to bring personalized products…
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JGAurora A5 3D Printer: Review the Facts Here!
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe JGAurora A5 is a big machine – if you want to add it to your workshop, you’ll definitely need to clear some space. The printer itself is capable of producing prints as big as 305 x 305 x 320 mm, which puts it in the range of the popular Creality CR-10 (300 x…
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12 Kickstarter 3D Printer Projects Live Right Now
Reading Time: < 1 minutePitch: “High-quality PLA filament featuring the patented Furling SLIDER, which prevents your filament from getting tangled-up!” Comments on this Kickstarter 3D Printer Project: Utilising an in-house production system, these campaigners want to develop a full rainbow spectrum of 3D printing PLA filament that’s easy on the wallet. They’ve also devised a…
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Creality Ender 2 3D Printer: Review the Facts Here!
Reading Time: 2 minutesComing in (at the time of writing) around the USD $200 mark, the Creality Ender 2 3D printer is not the cheapest of 3D printer kits currently available on the market. Regardless it still falls within the category of budget 3D printer kits. For such such a barebones kit, there are some…
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Bring your community together with Rooms
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLast year at TwitchCon, we shared with you a brand new way to connect with your community. Rooms are always-on, custom chat spaces available right on the channel page. Today, it’s available worldwide on web and mobile (desktop coming soon!). Whether you want a room for spoilers, permanent sub-only chat, or…
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Anet E12 3D Printer: Review the Facts Here!
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Anet E12 undercuts the popular CR-10 by approximately $60 depending on where you look. At the time of writing, we found it going for anywhere between USD $319 and $369. But despite this disparity in pricing the Anet E12 3D printer provides, on paper, largely the same printing capabilities as its…
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3-in-1 Snapmaker 3D Printer: Review the Facts Here!
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe concept of the Snapmaker 3D printer is a modular machine with three distinct functions. The intended audience is the workshopper pushed for space. First and foremost, the Snapmaker is an all-metal 3D printer. The aluminum frame encases all wiring, with the exception of a few tidy ribbon cables. But the…
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34 Best 3D Printing Services 2018
Reading Time: 3 minutesShapeways Worldwide (DHL, UPS, USPS) Instant Metal, Plastic, Ceramic, Sandstone, Wax SLS, Binder Jet Steel, Wax casting 3D Hubs Worldwide (depends on chosen Hub), pickup is free Instant Metal, Plastic, Paper, Resin, Stone, Wax FDM, Jetting, Metal Sintering, Paper, PolyJetting, SLA, SLS, CFF, Wax Casting i.materialise Worldwide (UPS) Instant Metal, Plastic, Ceramic,…
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34 Best 3D Printing Services 2017 / 2018
Reading Time: 3 minutesShapeways Worldwide (DHL, UPS, USPS) Instant Metal, Plastic, Ceramic, Sandstone, Wax SLS, Binder Jet Steel, Wax casting 3D Hubs Worldwide (depends on chosen Hub), pickup is free Instant Metal, Plastic, Paper, Resin, Stone, Wax FDM, Jetting, Metal Sintering, Paper, PolyJetting, SLA, SLS, CFF, Wax Casting i.materialise Worldwide (UPS) Instant Metal, Plastic, Ceramic,…
