This is one of the strangest videos ever. Octogenarian John Predescu demonstrates how to play Ping Pong with a 3D-printed Springball that you can purchase at Shapeways.
Student 3D prints Northwestern University campus
Northwestern University student Ben Rothman set out to create a build 3D model of the NU campus and then produce it on a 3D printer.
The Voxeljet Concept “continuous” 3D printer:
800mm x 500mm x Infinity!
The Voxeljet Concept conveyor belt "continuous" 3D printer has a build area of 800mm x 500m by "infinity!" This is a revolutionary idea.
3D printed custom running shoes could mean Olympic Gold in 2016
London student Luc Fasaro is using 3D printing to design and print ultra light and perfected fitted shoes for the 2016 Olympics. Video.
3D Printing to help power most innovative decade in history
We are about to witness the most innovative decade in history, says a columnist in Forbes. And 3D printing will play a big role.
Futurama creators Cohen and Groening talk about their Makerbot
Matt Groening and David X. Cohen, the executive producers of Futurama, are big fans of 3d printing, and are more specifically, Makerbotters. Listen to them tall about their love for 3D printing.
Makerbot Replicator 3D printers now shipping in 30 days or less!
Makerbot cut the delivery time for a Replicator 3D printer from 12 weeks to 30 days or less. In fact, last week they shipped one on the same day it was ordered!
Don’t transplant organs, 3D print them with living cells
What if you could 3D print new organs, rather than waiting for a transplant? It's being done now by Dr. Anthony Atala, as he discusses in this excellent, and inspiring, TedTalk.
NPR asks, “Can 3D printers reshape the world?”
NPR's Science Friday's host Ira Flatow interviewed three important people in the 3D printing world this week. He welcomed guests Bre Pettis, Terry Wohlers and Hod Lipson. Listen in on this great 23 minute recording.
Microsoft used 3D printers in secret underground bunker to design Surface
Microsoft used 3D printers in a super secret, high-security underground bunker to design the new Surface tablet computer.
Shapeways on a tear! Gets $6.2 million funding and millionth sale.
3D printing service Shapeways has announced a $6.2 million funding round, plus that they have 3D printed and sold one million objects.
Objet 3D printers now have a range of 107 materials
Objet 3D printers now can print any of up to 107 materials, and they can print up to 14 different materials in one model.
Objet donates beautiful 3D Prints to auction for youth
3D printer company Objet donated 70 incredibly beautiful art pieces to non-profit organizations who work with at-risk youth. Enjoy the video of the models and their making.
9 ways 3D printing will disrupt the future
Here are nine ways that I see the new technology of 3D printing will disrupt the future. All for the better.
How to 3D print your own carbon fiber bicycle
Andrew Leinonen has created a step-by-step Instructable on how he has used a 3D printer to create a custom bike frame.