The 3D printing industry is continually using advanced materials to further technology. Most recently, they have developed shark skin. Scientists have long turned to nature to look for ways to improve tech, but shark skin has been somewhat problematic. A shark’s skin is comprised of tiny little scales called denticles which cut back on drag [...]
Share and Share Alike: 9 Places to Find 3D Printing Designs Besides the bevy of logistical advantages, 3D printing also inspires and supports online repositories and communities of 3D print designs from all over the world. Users upload, sell, share and download 3D design files in seconds, in a kind of virtual Walmart that lets you [...]
One of the perks of 3D printing is being able to create things cheaply. 3D printing and prosthetics are a natural fit, and one man says he prefers his new 3D printed hand to the pricy prosthetics. Jose Delgado Jr. was born without most of his left hand, and he’s seen his fair share of [...]
You can print some remarkable things with 3D printers, and while the tech isn't as new as it used to be, we consistently hear about all sorts of cool new uses and concepts. Such is the case with the Osteoid Cast, a 3D printed cast that’s aims to make those itchy old plaster casts a [...]
The reach of 3D printing technology goes far beyond hobbies or simple startup enterprises. The revolutionary potential of 3D printing in industry promises to provide a creative leap forward with its speed, efficiency and, most importantly, remarkable precision. So which industries stand to benefit most from the technology? Here’s the list of beneficiaries… Custom-made Organs [...]
Image credits: Citrus Juicer by walter, Flexbot-quadcopter by Flexbot, bracelet by cunicode A revolutionary technology, a starring role in this year’s SXSW and headlines in nearly every tech and industry publication for the last three years...yet 3D printing is still not in your home office. Americans are chronically impatient; in this case, they have every right to be. For those [...]
3D Printing Dominates the 2014 SXSW Lineup Just like Twitter’s home run at the 2007 SXSW, 3D crushed the 2014 South By Southwest Interactive. 3D printing inventors and innovators wowed the crowds with tangibles ranging from 3D selfies to foodstuffs. Here are the most memorable 3D printing events from the Austin festival: Oreo’s Futuristic Take [...]
Common 3D Printing Materials There are many types of materials being explored in the world of 3D printing, but we will focus on the most common materials used with consumer 3D printers. In order to create a 3D printed object, you need to choose a printing material, generally in the form of a filament. Keep in mind [...]
Even though 3D printing has been making headlines in recent times thanks to it becoming much more mainstream, the technology needed to create physical 3D objects from digital information has existed for quite some time. If you look at paper printers, there are lots of ways to get a 2D image on a piece of [...]
How do you convey a revolution to someone? How hard was it for Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak to convey the importance of an invention like the personal computer back in the 70s? If you had stopped anyone on the street back then and asked them if they would like a computer in their homes, [...]
