TCT Show + Personalize is the UK's leading additive manufacturing, 3D printing and product development technology show, and in 2013 the event is boasting a first, as it is welcoming the RepRap community to set up camp in a dedicated space on the show … [Read more...] about TCT Show + Personalize 2013 to host dedicated RepRap 3D Printing Hub
Personal 3D printers
Experience 3D printing at Youngstown State University’s McDonough Museum of Art
NAMII, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, awarded on August 2012, and driven by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), announced that it is one of several organizers to bring a free exhibition, … [Read more...] about Experience 3D printing at Youngstown State University’s McDonough Museum of Art
NAMII developing a National Additive Manufacturing Roadmap
NAMII, the National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute, awarded on August 2012, and driven by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), had an interesting booth at the 2013 RAPID Conference and Exposition, at the … [Read more...] about NAMII developing a National Additive Manufacturing Roadmap
MakerBot adds 3 PLA colors to 3D printing line
MakerBot is coming out with new PLA Filament colors. New this month are three new additions to the PLA Filament line-up, including: True Black, True Blue, and True Purple. These colors are fully stocked, with no lead-time on shipping and available … [Read more...] about MakerBot adds 3 PLA colors to 3D printing line
Amazon offers MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D printers
MakerBot, a leader in desktop 3D printers, announced that its MakerBot® Replicator® 2 Desktop 3D Printers will be available in Amazon’s recently launched 3D Printer Store. Amazon is now an official reseller of the MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D … [Read more...] about Amazon offers MakerBot Replicator 2 Desktop 3D printers
MakerBot® Releases MakerWare 2.2.0
MakerBot’s 3D printing software, MakerWare, for operating a MakerBot Desktop 3D Printer, has been made easier to use. MakerWare 2.2.0, released on June 12, 2013, offers expanded features and updates that make the 3D printing experience more … [Read more...] about MakerBot® Releases MakerWare 2.2.0
RAPID report: Highlights from the state of the 3D printing industry
In today’s RAPID news, Terry Wohlers gave his annual State of the Industry address. Here are a few of his points I found most interesting. --Even though this industry is 25 years old, we are just getting started in gaining the knowledge we will … [Read more...] about RAPID report: Highlights from the state of the 3D printing industry
Autodesk buys Tinkercad
Here's a recent note from Kai Backman, Founder & CEO of Tinkercad. You may have heard that, briefly, Tinkercad was going to be discontinued as a CAD tool. Many in the personal 3D printer market have used Tinkercad to create their designs, as … [Read more...] about Autodesk buys Tinkercad
Autodesk and MakerBot bring 3D Printing and Design to the home
Autodesk and MakerBot have partnered to market 3D design software and 3D printing hardware, making 3D printing at home more accessible to everyone. Autodesk and MakerBot previously announced that the companies would jointly market a combination of … [Read more...] about Autodesk and MakerBot bring 3D Printing and Design to the home
“Out-of-the-box” 3D printer designs
Faster build speeds, tighter tolerances, smoother finishes, desktop size, and lower costs are just a few of the wishes of many who work with or who desire 3D printers. How can developers deliver such features? Some will argue better components. Some … [Read more...] about “Out-of-the-box” 3D printer designs