If you have heard of Project ARA, then you might be aware of Google’s plans to release their first modular smartphone by January 2015. This device is projected to enable users to personalize their own device via 3D printing and miniature components. Originally announced last year, Google made a quick move to sign a deal with 3D Systems in February 2014. This deal was for…

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Wohlers Associates, a research consultancy with a focus on 3D printing and additive manufacturing has announced their publication of Wohlers Report 2014. The consultancy firm has been tracking the industry for the last 25 years. Their report has been available for the last 19 consecutive years, and offers an in-depth analysis and review of 3D printing and additive manufacturing the world over. The 2014 report…

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The caxixi is a percussion musical instrument that is popularly found in Brazil and other African countries. Made from a hand woven closed basket that contains seeds or particles, the caxixi musical instrument has today been made available in the form of 3D printed rattling rings. Pronounced Kah-shi-shi in Brazilian Portuguese language, the 3D printed instrument can today be used both as a percussion instrument…

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Based in Orange County, New York, Orange County Choppers is a company that has recently built two custom motorcycles or choppers using a large commercial 3D printer. The two dragon-themed motorcycles were built for a Chinese client and recently went on display at a shopping mall in Nanjing, China. The bike was designed in the shape of a Chinese dragon, in response to the ambitious…

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Mixed Dimensions Inc. recently announced that it is beta-testing software to allow anyone to create and edit 3D models by drawing on a screen. Founded in late 2012 by two online gaming engineers living in Amman, the Jordanian startup is backed by a little under $1 million in funding for this project. What led the pair to set up MXD3D was their frustration with the…

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UK based Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology has launched an interactive online 3D object library that enables visitors to view artifacts just as the curators do. With the help of funding from the Arts Council of England, the Museum has been making high quality 3D images of artifacts from its collection that is now available in a web-based library. At the online library, visitors are…

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In order to stand out from the crowd, companies are increasingly turning to 3D printed concept models as smart marketing tools for launching innovative promotion campaigns. The latest kid on the block to do this is Broken Bells, an American indie rock band. To help in the promotion of “After the Disco”, their latest album, Broken Bells has offered fans the ability of 3D printing…

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Staples has launched an in-store 3D printing service in Los Angeles and New York, thereby allowing customers to walk in, play with 3D printers and print out objects on-demand or on-site. This is a pilot program by Staples which, if successful, could lead to the retailer expanding their 3D printing services to other stores that are located across the country. Staples already began offering their…

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3D Stuffmaker EVOLUTION Gen2 3D printing technology company 3D Stuffmaker, recently announced the launch of 3D StuffmakerEVOLUTION Gen2, an upgrade to the existing popular Evolution. The upgrade offers unique and innovative 3D printing features including: •Advanced tools & customization: Personalize the Evolution Gen2 by tweaking, modifying or calibrating to your heart’s desire. • High Performance Filament Extruder: Precise friction-free feeding that offers simplified changeover, QuickChange…

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