Motorola Mobility, a Google company, is building a 3D printed modular phone, and has partnered with 3D Systems for commercial fulfillment. More »
The Captured Dimensions pop-up studio was located in the Smithsonian Castle and featured approximately 80 digital cameras all connected to 3D software. More »
Microsoft expanded their support for 3D printing by launching a Windows 8 app called 3D Builder. It includes a library of objects you can edit and 3D print. More »
3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced the availability of the Sense 3D scanner, the first 3D scanner designed for the consumer and optimized for 3D printing. More »
With rumors circling that 3D Systems will be purchased by IBM, the stock soars. We look at why IBM might be interested in the 3D printing giant. More »
MakerBot CEO Bre Pettis to Keynote Inside 3D Printing Chicago
MakerBot CEO to Keynote Industry Conference
Fresh off of MakerBot’s $403 million acquisition, CEO Bre Pettis has just joined this summer’s Inside 3D Printing Conference & Expo, July 10-11 in Chicago. Pettis will sit down with Stratasys Founder S. Scott Crump to discuss the future of these two powerhouse brands.
You can read our full analysis of the MakerBot acquisition.
Use our exclusive code ON3D to get a discount when you register for the conference.
Top 10 Countdown: Most Popular 3D Printing Stories in June 2013
Here are the top 10 most popular stories On 3D Printing brought you in June 2013.
10. Buttercup the Duck Gets 3D Printed Prosthetic Foot and a Facebook Page
9. 3D Printing Startup Mixee Labs Expands Portfolio with Artisan Jewelry Launch and Platform
8. Amazon.com Launches Extensive 3D Printing Category
7. MakerBot Celebrates Dads and Grads with 3D Printing Deals
6. SupplyBetter Launches 3D Printing Comparison Engine to Give Designers More Choice
5. Watershed Moment: Windows 8.1 Offers Native Support for 3D Printing
4. Full Analysis of the Stratasys and MakerBot 3D Printing Acquisition
3. Modibot Defeats All 3D Printed Action Heroes on Kickstarter
2. MakerBot Acquired by Stratasys for $403 Million
1. Buccaneer 3D Printer Closes Epic Kickstarter Campaign Raising $1.4 Million
Thanks for reading in June!
iPhone App PhotoUpLink Launches 3D Printed Photo Frames
Photo App Developer Publishes Designs for 3D Printed Photo Frames
Since 2006, independent software designer Mark S. Morris has been working on PhotoUpLink® for various platforms, first for Mac and Windows then for iPhone, allowing multiple photos to be conveniently uploaded by iPhone users to Tumblr photosets, Facebook albums, FTP sites and email attachments.
Morris has added to his repertoire by creating a 3D printed picture frame. Called the PhotoUpLink Picture Frame, users can download the files and print it themselves to serve as frames for their favorite photographs The PhotoUpLink Picture Frame is an answer for those who are always looking for that perfect picture frame to store their most memorable photographs – now both the frame and photo can be printed at home.
The picture frame will hold one wallet size 3” x 2” photo print. This frame size is built for compatibility with most 3D printers for personal use, and has been extensively tested to be home 3D printable with ABS, PLA and even wood FDM filament types. The frame files include desk stands for landscape or portrait photo orientation, and it 3D prints with rear holes for wall hanging.
The PhotoUpLink Picture Frame is a free download available now on MakerBot Thingiverse. The frame can also be purchased with no logo on Cubify as a 3D print in a variety of materials including color plastics, ceramics, sandstone or metals, then shipped to your door.
You can view photos of the 3D printed frame on Flickr.
The frame will take about an hour to print, each stand about 30 minutes at 50 – 70% fill. A higher fill percentage makes a sturdy frame with a good base weight. The stand slot is designed to be a tight fit, you may need to trim and manually finish the print. Wallet size photo prints are easily home printed or ordered online.
Bukito 3D Printer: Portable 3D Printer on Kickstarter
Bukito 3D Printer is Portable, Affordable and Fast
Last year, Diego Porqueras from Deezmaker launched a Kickstarter campaign for the Bukobot 3D printer and raised $167,410 from 290 backers, or an average of $577 per backer. With that successful track record, Diego’s team has launched a new campaign for the portable and affordable Bukito 3D printer.
What is the “Bukito”?
Industrial 3D printers are massive machines. While desktop 3D printers like the MakerBot Replicator 2 are much smaller, they are still far from portable.
The Bukito is a sturdy, fast and portable 3D printer. It has 100 micron resolution, speeds up to 150 mm per second, and can be taken anywhere. Think about taking your 3D printer to school for projects, the local coffee shop, a friend’s house, on a family roadtrip, or even library (yes, it’s quiet enough).
Kickstarter Campaign
Deezmaker is looking to raise $54,000 in crowdfunding on Kickstarter. With 32 days to go, they have already raised $38,094 from 84 backers, or $454 per backer. To get the Bukito 3D printer kit, the minimum pledge is $549.
Watch the video below to learn more about the new Bukito portable 3D printer.
Hat tip to Hack Things who also covered this story.
Top 3D Printing News Last Week: NASA, Poppy, Win 8, Tesco, Buccaneer
3D Printing News
A roundup of the top 3D printing news from June 24 to June 30:
Wednesday, June 26
- Watershed Moment: Windows 8.1 Offers Native Support for 3D Printing
- Poppy Launches Kickstarter to Turn Your iPhone into a 3D Camera
Thursday, June 27
- NASA and Made in Space Launch 3D Printing Space Experiment
- Tesco Hints at 3D Printing Coming to Retail
Friday, June 28
- Only 3 Days Left to Enter CGTrader’s 3D Printing Competition
- Inside 3D Printing Early Bird Prices End This Week
Saturday, June 29
- Buccaneer 3D Printer Closes Epic Kickstarter Campaign Raising $1.4 Million
- Buttercup the Duck Gets 3D Printed Prosthetic Foot and a Facebook Page
