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 »
Video: Think You Can Solve Rubik’s Cube? Try 3D Printed X-Cube
Dane Christianson, a student at the Illinois Institute of Technology, used CAD and 3D printing to create X-Cube, a version of Rubik’s Cube for serious puzzle experts. Dane comments on his creation.
I created this using CAD and 3D printing. It’s a Rubik’s type puzzle with fully functional additional layers on four of the faces of a typical Rubik’s Cube.
This project was completed through the Idea Shop at the Illinois Institute of Technology.
Watch the video below to see the mega-puzzle in motion.
Top 3D Printing Headlines Last Week: will.i.am and Britney, M&A, Staples, Holiday Gift Guide
A roundup of the top news On 3D Printing brought you from December 4 to December 9.
Tuesday, December 4
Wednesday, December 5
- Video: BBC Reports on the Growth of 3D Printing
- Review: Mixee Me Lets You Design and 3D Print Your Own Mini-Me
Thursday, December 6
- Make Magazine Publishes a Holiday Gift Guide for 3D Printing
- Video: A Look Inside Staples Easy Button Solution For 3D Printing
Friday, December 7
Sunday, December 9
Top 10 Countdown: Most Popular 3D Printing Stories in November 2012
Here are the top 10 most popular stories On 3D Printing brought you in November 2012.
10. Attend the First International Maker Meetup Dedicated to 3D Printing
9. Go Shopping! Black Friday 3D Printing Deals: Shapeways, MakerBot, i.Materialise
8. MakerBot Joins the Race For 3D Printing Your Self-Portrait
7. Startup Mixee Me Launches Beta: 3D Print Your Own Mini-Me Likeness
6. Phantom Geometry Technique Wins Gehry Prize for 3D Printing Innovation
5. Chris Anderson: 3D Printing Will Be Bigger Than the Web
4. Paper-Based 3D Printing, Now in Color and Photo Realistic
3. Incredible 3D Printing Design: Blending Real Objects with Lego
2. Must-See Infographic: How Long Until the 3D Printing Revolution?
1. 3D Printing Photo Booth Opens in Japan: 3D Print Your Self Portrait
Thanks for reading in November!
Video: Objet’s Largest Ever 3D Printer Objet1000 Hits the Market
The Objet1000 is Objet‘s largest ever 3D printer. With a build platform of 1000 x 800 x 500 mm (39 x 31 x 20 inch), the system enables designers, engineers and manufacturers to quickly and easily create large and very precise models for prototyping parts and products in automotive, defense, aerospace, consumer goods, household appliances and industrial machinery sectors. The system features Objet Connex multi-material technology offering standard and ABS plastic performance, a choice of over 100 materials and the ability to mix up to 14 different materials in a single prototype or model to achieve the true look, feel and function of your intended end product.
will.i.am, Britney Spears, and 3D Printing = 20 Million Views
Which 3D printing video has over 20 million views on YouTube? The new music video for Scream & Shout by will.i.am featuring Britney Spears released in November 2012.
will.i.am taps into much of today’s modern lifestyle, from smartphones to digital cameras to fast cars, in the music video. And there is a special cameo by a MakerBot 3D printer that creates a replica of will.i.am’s head. This is probably the most publicity MakerBot has received since it was founded in 2009!
Watch the MakerBot 3D printing segment on YouTube, or watch the whole music video below.
