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 3D Printing Brings Richard III Back to LifeIf you’ve been following the story of the king in the car park, you’ll know that the remains have been confirmed as those of Richard III. Scientists have been able to bring him spectacularly back to life with a combination of techniques, including 3D printing.  Turn Your iPhone into a 3D ScannerThe home 3D printing revolution takes another step forward with an app that turns your iPhone into a 3D scanner. Previously, 3D modelling software allowed you to upload and print your own designs but 123 Catch goes a step further. Now you can scan, upload and print a 3D object using a simple, free app.  Beauty the Bald Eagle Gets 3D Printed BeakFrom the
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25th September 2012 in 3D Printing
Beauty the bald eagle was discovered at a landfill in Alaska, slowly starving to death. Part of her beak had been destroyed when she was shot by a poacher, making it almost impossible for her to eat. Now, thanks to the wonders of 3D printing, Beauty is sporting a bionic beak, which has restored her looks and her ability to feed herself.  3D Printing the Next Mars RoverMars rover Curiosity has been in the news a great deal as it explores the surface of Earth's nearest planetary neighbour. Whilst Curiosity still has nearly two years of its mission left, NASA is busy working on its successors and is employing 3D printing technology to create the next generation of Mars rovers.  US Army Sends 3D Printers to AfghanistanIs there anything you can't do with a 3D printer? Well, yes lots but the list is growing smaller all the time. The United States Army is the latest organisation to recognise the potential of 3D printers as it begins using them to manufacture replacement equipment in the field.  Building Houses with a 3D PrinterFrom the
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17th August 2012 in 3D Printing
Behrokh Khoshnevis from the University of Southern California has developed an idea for a 3D printer which, he says, can build a house in less than 24 hours. If it works, it could have a massive impact for the homeless and those living in inadequate housing around the world. The only problem is that the printer is still a long way from actually being built.  3D Printed Magic Arms Help Four Year Old Emma to Hug and PlayFrom the
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3rd August 2012 in 3D Printing
Every now and then a story comes along that really tugs at the heartstrings but rarely, if ever, does it have anything to do with the world of printers and printing. However, we've been quite fortunate lately to feature a few feel-good stories and we don't think you can have too much of a good thing.  Creating Human Organs Using a 3D PrinterFrom the
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29th June 2012 in 3D Printing
Printing a fully functional human organ using a 3D printer has been the Holy Grail of the medical world ever since it became a realistic possibility. Although a working human organ fit for transplant has yet to be created artificially, advances in 3D printing mean that there is huge potential for this to become a reality very soon.  Portable 3D PrintersFrom the
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29th May 2012 in 3D Printing
3D printers – they just won't go away, will they? Having moved out of the laboratory and into the commercial world, 3D printers then started finding their way into people’s homes. Now they've gone a stage further and actually gone mobile. It's not like there's just one of them, either, as there are several portable 3D printers already available.  Robot 3D Printer Makes Its Own ToolsFrom the
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25th May 2012 in 3D Printing
It had to happen. With the 3D printing revolution in full swing, there are almost limitless uses for the technology and, as a result, 3D printers are being incorporated into the design of many robots. Now, a robotics team in Zurich has gone one stage further by creating a robot that can manufacture its own tools.  3D Printing Show Coming to London in OctoberFrom the
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11th May 2012 in 3D Printing
October will see the launch of a new event in London as the 3D Printshow gets under way for the first time. The event will bring together some of the leading names in the world of 3D printing for three days, starting on October 19th.  3D Printing Smart WingsFrom the
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12th April 2012 in 3D Printing
3D printing technology has been combined with printed electronic circuitry to create the world’s first fully printed hybrid structure – a 'smart' wing for an unmanned aircraft. The technology has huge potential to revolutionise manufacturing, not just for military aircraft but also for commercial aircraft, medical devices and the automotive industry.  3D Chocolate Printer Now On Sale3D printing in chocolate is now a commercial reality as British-based company Choc Edge goes to market with the Choc Creator Version 1. Although too late for this Easter, the Choc Creator is nonetheless generating a great deal of interest and it won't be long before customised confectionery becomes readily available.  3D Printer Creates Tiny Landmarks and F1 Race CarFrom the
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22nd March 2012 in 3D Printing
3D printing is getting faster and more accurate all the time and, for most people, the focus has been on making printers that can create larger objects. However, a team of scientists at the Vienna University of Technology has taken things in a different direction.  3D Printing Applications Benefit the DisabledFrom the
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7th March 2012 in 3D Printing
Amongst the many and varied applications for 3D printing, some of which seem merely aesthetic, or even frivolous, there are some which genuinely have a positive impact on people’s lives. Here, we look at just a couple of examples where 3D printing is actually being used to improve people's quality of life, or make it easier in a meaningful way.  Palaeontologists Print 3D Dinosaur BonesEver since 3D printing became fashionable again, it seems that hardly a week goes by without someone finding a clever, innovative or downright bizarre use for 3D printers. Now the technology is being applied in a somewhat unusual way as palaeontologists use it to create replica dinosaur bones.  The Impact of 3D Printing on Intellectual PropertyAs the juggernaut of 3D printing rolls on and every day sees new uses emerge for this maturing technology, it inevitably throws up a few conundrums as well. Manufacturing, it seems, is now for the masses and, despite the many benefits, there could be problems too.  A 3D Printer For The Price Of A Colour Laser PrinterFrom the
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8th February 2012 in 3D Printing
Technology inevitably becomes cheaper as it becomes more accessible and easier to produce. Although 3D printing has been around for decades, it's now becoming practical for home use. Until now, it's still been out of reach for most consumers but a company from Hong Kong might be about to change all that.  Woman Has Jaw Replaced With 3D Printed ProstheticFrom the
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6th February 2012 in 3D Printing
If you've been following the technology news of late, you'll know that 3D printing has recently become a big talking point but now it’s hit the mainstream headlines around the world. A medical team in The Netherlands has just announced the successful replacement of an 83 year old woman’s lower jaw with a 3D-printed version.  3D Printer Prints Objects Made of PaperFrom the
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6th February 2012 in 3D Printing
We've looked a number of 3D printers recently, machines capable of printing with substrates from plastic to food. However, Irish based company Mcor Technologies has built a printer that turns traditional printing on its head by using paper as the 'ink'.  3D Food Printing Could Be Just Around The CornerIf you've been following the recent goings-on in 3D printing, you'll know that the technology isn't exactly new and even the idea of printing food has been around for a couple of years. However, given that practical food printing is that much closer to becoming reality, we thought it was worth another, closer look.  The Future of 3D PrintingFrom the
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27th January 2012 in 3D Printing
A quick trawl through a few print- and technology-themed websites, blogs and social media feeds will probably give you the impression that 3D printers are about to take over the world. The technology has been with us for some time but, thanks to a number of recent developments and the interested generated at CES 2012, 3D printing is a hot topic again. It could be that 3D printing is finally about to come of age.  3D Printing At HomeFrom the
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23rd January 2012 in 3D Printing
3D is the future – or so it seems. Films, TV programmes and computer games are increasingly being made available in 3D and NASA recently announced plans to develop a 3D printer for the International Space Station. It’s fair to say, however, that 3D printing wasn't something that the average person was likely to get excited about….until now. |
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