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Chris Anderson: 3D Printing Will Be Bigger Than the Web
Chris Anderson, visionary author and former editor-in-chief of Wired magazine, sees a future where 3D printing drives the next industrial revolution. “It will be bigger than the Web,” Anderson predicts.
Speaking at a Culturazzi event where he was also signing copies of his new book, Anderson drew analogies from the Spinning Jenny and today’s 3D printers. He also noted how the entire desktop publication industry eventually boiled down to one icon on a computer called “Print.” The next revolution will simplify to one icon: “Make.”
Anderson is so convinced of this future that he left his post as editor-in-chief of Wired to become a pioneer of 3D printing. We are excited to see what he comes up with!
Of course, 3D printers were on hand – along with wine – to inspire the Culturazzi guests. In the photo above, a Cubify printer shows off how simple 3D printing has become.
Full story via ZDNet.
Photos by Tom Foremski.
3D Systems Releases Mac Client for Cubify 3D Printer
Cubify is now Mac compatible!
ROCK HILL, S.C., Nov. 13, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – 3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced today the immediate availability of Cubify® Client Software for Mac OS, available for free downloads on Cubify.com.
Cubify Client Software for Mac OS opens up the world of at-home 3D printing to Apple users. The software allows users to bring their own .STL creations and make them real on the Cube 3D printer. Users can also download 3D print files directly from Cubify.com, from the Cubify marketplace and 3D creation apps, and quickly place, size, and send to print directly on the Cube 3D printer.
“We are excited to open the world of 3D printing for Apple users and invite all Mac lovers to play on Cubify and 3D print their creations at home,” said Cathy Lewis Vice President Global Marketing, 3D Systems.
Cubify Client Software for Mac OS is available for download on Cubify.com and is free for use with the Cube 3D printer.
Must-See Infographic: How Long Until the 3D Printing Revolution?
In this must-see extensive infographic, the emerging 3D printing revolution is profiled and detailed. Who are the players? Where is the industry going? Will there be a legitimate marketplace or will pirated 3D printed goods emerge? It’s all here.
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3D Printing Photo Booth Opens in Japan: 3D Print Your Self Portrait
A new medium for the classic self portrait (or family portrait) is emerging in Japan thanks to 3D printing. As part of an exhibition called EYE OF GYRE in Harajuku, you may make a reservation to have your 3D printed portrait taken between November 2012 and January 2013.
Below is an illustration of the process of digitizing your portrait and creating miniature replicas in your likeness.
3D printed portraits come in 3 sizes: 10 cm, 15 cm, and 20 cm. The smallest print costs 21,000 JPY ($264 USD) and the largest costs 32,000 JPY ($400 USD) per person in the portrait.
Reservations and more details on the product are available at the Omote 3D website.
