What’s going to happen to open source and 3D printing? Clearly there are benefits, but as it’s not predominant in our markets, there must be some drawbacks.
Forbes to HP: reinvent yourself with 3D printers!
There have been numerous articles this last year, suggesting that HP get involved in 3D printers. Today, Forbes magazine runs with the idea.
Tinkercad introduces their Shape Scripts API
3D modeling platform, Tinkercad, has just launched a powerful and easy-to-use shape scripts API that lets users define shapes mathematically in Javascript.
U.S. Patent granted to prevent 3D printer piracy
Uh oh, you knew it was coming. Nathan Myhrvold, called a patent troll by many, has been granted a U.S. patent for a method of preventing 3D printer piracy. Will it fly?
Printed Stainless Steel in HD
Online 3D printing service i.materialise has a new trick up its sleeve: high detail stainless steel (HS), an experimental high grade steel with a level of strength and definition.
Leaked Report: EU to ask countries to invest in 3D printing
The European commissioner in charge of industrial policy Antonio Tajani will launch new proposals, including asking companies to use 3D printing.
CNET on the Cube
The Cube is one of the easiest to use personal 3D printers, and according to CNET, this printer’s success depends upon that feature. Here's CNET's review video.
Woodn’t you know? Wooden Filament for 3D Printing
LAYWOO-D is the new rave with RepRap users and you’ll probably agree that’s its potential is treemendous. It’s wood filament. Enough said.
3D Printing will be massively disruptive to the global logistics industry
This white paper examines how 3D printing will revolutionize production techniques, which will threaten the global transportation and logistics industry.
5 easy ways to ensure your 3D printing SharkTank project doesnʼt TANK
A design is never perfect, but there are things you can do from the beginning that can increase your chances of success dramatically.