Cecily the Chicken Gets 3D Printed Leg
Cecily the chicken is one lucky bird. When the pet chicken’s owner learned her foot and part of her leg would have to be amputated, she sought out the help of a veterinarian willing to…
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Man Creates 3D Printed Bust to Remember Lost Brother
On June 28, Christopher Hoffman suffered a sudden and traumatic loss. His brother James died after his arm was cut on a window. James and Christopher were close and shared a love for technology. So…
3D Printing Helps Nursing Home Residents Enjoy Their Meals
For many nursing home residents, problems chewing and swallowing make pureeing meals a necessity. Yet, eating mush every day is unappealing and boring. Now, one group of nursing home residents in Germany will again get…
Would You Want a 3D Printed Model of Your Unborn Child?
Expectant parents in England can now have an unusual keepsake of their pregnancy. For around $230, they can order a 3D printed model of their unborn child. British firm Baby:Boo started as a way to provide…
This 3D Printed Rubber Band Gun Can Sense Targets and Fire Automatically
A student from Bienne, Switzerland has designed the ultimate 3D printed rubber band gun. Kevin Thomas had long thought about designing a rubber band gun. Then he saw a design on Thingiverse that made his…
Guy 3D Prints Tiny Circular Saw – And It Works!
A man from New Zealand has 3D printed a little tiny circular saw and apparently it works. Lance Abernethy first started his tiny tool venture with a 3D printed tiny power drill. After it garnered international…
College Kid Develops 3D Printed Wind-Powered USB Charger
It is not quite perfected yet. Still, Anthony Dorsa’s 3D printed wind-powered USB charger is pretty cool. The sophomore at Binghamton University said his simple charging solution was inspired by a Makerbot challenge. “I’ve been…
Guy Creates Awesome Bubble Maker Especially for Special Needs Kids
A maker who goes by the name of“Scratchhax,” has used 3D printing to take bubble making to a whole new level. His bubble making bucket is capable of blowing 14,000 bubbles a minute filling a…
Israel Military Now 3D Printing Drones
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have started 3D printing drones using American-made printers. The IDF has been testing 3D printers capable of making pieces for drones. While not working on printing the electronic components just…
3D Printed Casts Help Promote Healing
Anyone who has ever broken a limb knows how inconvenient it is to be weighed down by a heavy cast. Now, prosthetics company Bespoke has designed a waterproof, personalized cast that promotes healing and won’t…