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Flux’s Modular 3D Printer Can Also be a Scanner and a Laser Engraver
With consumer interest in 3D printers waning after early excitement, the latest offering on Kickstarter may reignite its appeal. Flux, with its unique modular design, can also become a 3D scanner, a laser engraver, and even a ceramics and pastry printer, just by swapping out the included modules, making the…
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Amazon.com Now Selling Customisable 3D Printed Items
3D printing continues to shake up the world of manufacturing and has begun offering innovative and creative solutions for consumers. The latest to jump on the 3D printing trend is Amazon.com as they begin to offer customisable and pre-designed products that are 3D printed for you after you order them.…
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Solderdoodle, a USB Rechargeable Wireless Soldering Iron
It seems I have to crack out my dusty old soldering iron less and less these days, but the one thing that really bugs me about having to use it is that it has to be plugged in; I have to create a work space and move what ever I…
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BAE: Drones Able to Self-Heal Using 3D Printer Technology to Fly By 2040
BAE Systems thinks 3D printing technology will become extremely powerful, and could be able to print small unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) technology by 2040. The idea of a 3D-printed UAV able to conduct surveillance or rescue missions is a rather futuristic idea that BAE systems is currently considering. The use…
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European Space Agency Studying Potential Benefit of 3D Printing in Space
The lure of 3D printing technology in space is appealing, and the European Space Agency (ESA) is now studying implementing 3D-printed technology. The use of 3D printing could help reduce waste, so the ESA Clean Space initiative wants to see how effective it would be on the International Space Station (ISS). Although…
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Will.i.am Partners With Coca-Cola to Create the 3D Systems Ekocycle Cube 3D Printer
Coca-Cola is teaming up with pop star Will.i.am to create the Ekocycle Cube 3D printer, scheduled for release later this year. The printer from 3D Systems prints with filaments based on recycled plastics and is the first product after 3D Systems named Will.i.am chief creative officer earlier in the year.…
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3D Printed Moving and Tracking Portal Turret is Full of Win
Got a 3D printer and a few basic electronic components at your disposal? Then good news, you too can build your own motion tracking Portal gun turret, and lets be honest, why wouldn’t you want to do this! Using 3D printed body panels, an Arduino for the movement and light,…
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NASA Clears 3D Printer For International Space Station
NASA will send a 3D printer to the International Space Station (ISS) in August, utilizing the printer manufactured by Made In Space. The custom unit was completed and finished testing ahead of schedule, which is why it will head into space three months earlier than initially expected. As part of the…
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Cheap 3D Food to Help Bring Delicious Meals in Nursing Homes
People who have been in a nursing home and inside the cafeteria will know that eating is one of the most difficult activities for an elderly person. They are most probably being served food which is easy to chew, such as puree and mashed food, but in most cases this…
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3D Printing For Just $250! Latest 3D Printing Crowdfunding Campaign Is Launched
3D Printing has captured the public imagination so it probably isn’t surprising when I tell you that a new $250 3D Printer reached its crowd funding target in less than 2 days. New Matter’s MOD-t 3D printer reached its $375,000 target on Indiegogo in under 2 days as the printer…
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3D Printer Hacked To Create Ultimate Air Hockey Robot
Owning an air hockey table is cool, they’re a great thing to have in the house for a few cheeky games with your friends. Having a 3D printer is also very cool, being able to create all kinds of crazy things with relative ease, but what if you combined that…
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3D Printed Aircraft Parts, 3D Printed Toys And…. 3D Printed Food?
Reports are pointing out to a variety of 3D printed foods heading for us this year and for many years to come. It is said that companies are testing with 3D printed food, mixing recipes an shapes together and bringing an awesome design as well as a great taste on…
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Royal Air Force To Use 3D Printed Parts For Their Tornado Jets
3D printed things have been the thing since 3D printers came out. There is no limit, except your imagination of course, to what you can make with them. This apparently is also the case for the Royal Air Force (R.A.F.) which started using 3D printed parts for their Tornado jets.…
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3D Printed Toys Made Their Way To 4,000 Disadvantaged Children This Christmas
3D printing has been one of the biggest trends of last year. Just about anything could be printed out, from guns to smartphone motherboards. It has been one of the most favourable tech discoveries form all times, and very useful indeed. Although the full extent of its usefulness cannot be…
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Deltaprintr A Simple Affordable 3D Printer?
The Deltaprintr, cheap option of those wanting a 3D printer University student Shai Schechter of SUNY Purchase University in New York, had enough of not being able to have access to an affordable 3D printer he did the next best thing he designed his own. Upset that the 3D printers…
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