World’s First 3D Printed Braille Phone
OwnFone is a UK-based company that has taken the guesswork out of making phone calls. Their phones are designed with children and seniors in mind, to make the process of making phone calls simpler –something…
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13-Year-Old Selected as Autodesk’s Maker of the Day
May is Autodesk’s Maker Month – a month-long celebration for creative makers and artists alike. On May 13, 13-year-old Ritik Mehta was selected as the 13th “Maker of the Day.” If the name Ritik Mehta…
3D Printed Hip Replacement Allows 71-Year-Old to Walk Again
Thanks to 3D printing, 71-year-old Meryl Richards has been saved from the prospect of life in a wheelchair. After having had six previous hip surgeries, Ms. Richards’ pelvic bone had become so weak that the…
3D Printable Jigsaw Chair
World-renowned artist Joris Laarman uses 3D printing to create much of his work. His exhibition at the Friedman Benda in New York City features many of his elaborate furniture concepts, including a bench and some…
3D Printed Shark Skin Allows Scientists to Study Sharks’ Secret for Speed
Harvard scientists have recreated shark skin, and in the process have discovered that the structure of the skin can actually increase shark swimming speeds by 6.6 percent. If you were to ever get up close…
Stratasys Launches 3D Wax Printers for Dental Labs
With 3D printing already making revolutionary advances in the field of medicine, it’s no surprise that it’s also entering the world of dentistry and starting to make changes for the better. 3D printer company Stratasys…
3D Printed Sesame Street Characters
Most of us are familiar with the educational program of the day: Sesame Street. Thanks to MakerBot, this educational program is continuing to make an appearance in our lives. MakerBot has launched an online digital…
Callout for a 3D Printable Heart Library
3D printing is helping to improve heart surgeries. A 3D printed heart allows surgeons to investigate the damaged heart before going in for surgery. While in the past, the only option would be to go…
RSscan and Materialise Team Up to Create Customized Insoles
Belgian 3D printing company Materialise has just announced the launch of a new joint venture with RSscan International, an expert in Plantar Pressure Measurement systems. The project is called “RSPrint Powered by Materialise.” The companies…
Wake Up With Nescafe’s 3D Printed Alarm Cap
What better way to start your morning,than with a cup of coffee? Unfortunately, for most of us, we are usually made aware that morning has arrived by the alarming sound of, well, the alarm clock….