3D Systems announced that it acquired U.K. based 3D printer maker botObjects and plans to launch the CubePro® C, a new desktop full-color 3D printer powered by botObjects’ technology. The company did not disclose the terms of the transaction, but … [Read more...] about 3D Systems acquires botObjects, introduces CubePro® C full-color 3D printer
Personal 3D printers
Design choices–an interview with Roland 3D printer developer
Roland is also a developer of 3D printers. The company's most recent 3D printer is the monoFab ARM-10, which uses a layered projection system and resin material. This printer is in the category of professional, desktop stereolithography or vat … [Read more...] about Design choices–an interview with Roland 3D printer developer
Do you want an easy way to buy a Mojo 3D printer?
Then check out Amazon.com. Not only does Amazon sell a number of low-cost 3D printers for makers and students, you can now buy a Stratasys Mojo 3D printer on the site. Several Stratasys MakerBot 3D printers are already available on Amazon.com. … [Read more...] about Do you want an easy way to buy a Mojo 3D printer?
Will MakerBot and Martha Stewart sell more desktop 3D printers?
MakerBot printers are used by a number of engineers in their preliminary design work. But it’s clear that these 3D printers are primarily designed for use by the maker/hobby user, the student, and the engineer who wants to give his/her children … [Read more...] about Will MakerBot and Martha Stewart sell more desktop 3D printers?
Solidscape to reveal all-in-one 3D printing system at Euromold
Solidscape®, Inc., will unveil the Solidscape Base at the Euromold Tradeshow in Frankfurt, Germany, Nov. 25-28, booth B111 in hall 11. In addition, Solidscape will also demonstrate two new software programs that enable users to operate printers … [Read more...] about Solidscape to reveal all-in-one 3D printing system at Euromold
3D printing improves the taste of wine
Famous actor and director Orson Wells may not have tasted any wine before its time during the endorsement phase of his career. Wine connoisseurs, however, know you can improve the taste of some wines by “opening” them--infusing the wine with air. … [Read more...] about 3D printing improves the taste of wine
Formlabs announces new suite of functional resins
Formlabs, the makers of the Form 1+ SLA 3D Printer, announced a new family of high-performance functional resins. The new resins, Castable and Flexible, add capabilities to the Form 1+ 3D Printer, allowing for the investment casting of metal parts, … [Read more...] about Formlabs announces new suite of functional resins
3D printing helps create the smallest breathalyzer
If you can dream it, you can 3D print it. The range of items coming from engineers and innovators is amazing. For example, how about a 3d printed breathalyzer? The inspiration behind the 3D printed DrinkMate was “Be safe and make the right … [Read more...] about 3D printing helps create the smallest breathalyzer
Can 3d printing sustain the momentum?
For many people, 3D printing and additive manufacturing are new, novel, fun, and empowering. For many engineers, though, this is the second time 3D printing and additive manufacturing have been presented as transformative technology. The first time, … [Read more...] about Can 3d printing sustain the momentum?
3DRV and Autodesk: Helping to spread the word about 3D printing
When the 3DRV tour rolled into Toledo, Ohio, we drove over to see the latest in 3D printing technology. The RV tour is driving across the United States with a mission to explore how 3D printing and additive manufacturing are changing the way things … [Read more...] about 3DRV and Autodesk: Helping to spread the word about 3D printing
