Ben Heck -- this guy is amazing. Watch this video and be entertained as he shows everyone how he built a portable, foldable 3D printer.
A new twist for animated movies–3D printed characters
The new animated film called ParaNorman, is the first stop-motion film to have its characters created by a 3D printer.
Top 12 functional 3D prints
Contributing author Chris Waldo shares with us his top 12 "functional" models that were 3D printed. These are 12 videos that are sure to entertain you.
Is the Rostock the coolest 3D printer yet?
We've been blown away over and over watching the magic of 3D printers, but I think this one has got me more excited than any other.
3D printing lets artist Kevin Mack be a mad scientist
Mark Frauenfelder is Editor-in-Chief of MAKE magazine, interviews artist Kevin Mack about how he is using 3D printing to create his mathematical art.
FoldaRap: The first foldable, portable 3D printer
Want to take your home 3D printer on the road with you, and be able to easily set it up at your destination? Then you might want the FoldaRap.
RA 3D printer controller on Kickstarter for $149
Another great 3D printing project has popped up on Kickstarter. This time it's the RA 3D printer controller board for as low as $149.
3D printing the key to escaping handcuffs
Here is a yet another way for criminals to use 3D printing: by creating copies of high-security handcuff keys.
3D Printer Community Survey Results Video
Here's a nice video showing some results from the Statistical Studies of Peer Production's survey of the 3D printing community.
10 3D printed objects that defy traditional manufacturing
Here is an interesting and fun list of things created through 3D printing which “defy” the rules of traditional manufacturing.
3D printing to make jet engines lighter, more efficient
GE is working on a 3D printing process that will produce parts for a new family of turbofan engines, cutting weight and materials by 30-40%, reducing fuel consumption by 15%.
VentureBeat profiles 3D printing shop, Moddler
We're seeing many new 3D printing shops opening up. VentureBeat noticed and profiled one such company named Moddler. Watch the video.
NPR reports on 3D Printing
NPR reports on 3D printing. Soundbites from Shaan Hurley of Autodesk, Duann Scott of Shapeways, Richard Borrett of Ponoko and Tiago Rorke of SketchChair.
An Introduction to IPRs (finally)
Ronald Yu continues in his series on intellectual property and 3D printing, by proving an introduction to the various intellectual property rights.
The Cubify Cube makes Stuff magazine’s “Cool List.” But it should have been #1, not #4.
Stuff magazine's new 2012 Cool List, includes 3D Systems' Cubify Cube home 3D printer. It's ranked #4 out of 19 items. But I certainly don't understand how the first, second and third place gadgets beat it.