3D Printing News

A roundup of the top 3D printing news from July 8 to July 14:

Monday, July 8

• 3D Printed Batteries Showcased as Future Energy Solution

Tuesday, July 9

• 3D Printed Spider is So Life-Like It’s Scary (Video)
• 3D Printing Startup Mixee Labs Launches Customizable 3D Printed Cufflinks

Wednesday, July 10

• MakerBot and Stratasys Take Center Stage at the Inside 3D Printing Chicago Keynote
• 3D Printing Sparks Innovations in Art – MGX by Materialise at Inside 3D Printing Chicago
• Microsoft Confirms Plans to Take 3D Printing to the Masses at Inside 3D Printing Chicago
• Top Photos from Inside 3D Printing Chicago Conference Day 1

Thursday, July 11

• Canadian Actress Ellen Page Tweets “No F ing way” About 3D Printing – Our Response
• Inside 3D Printing Conference Chicago: Day 1 Top Stories
• 3D Systems CEO Predicts Moore’s Law Will Hit 3D Printing Technology – Inside 3D Printing Chicago
• Simulation-Based Design for 3D Printing: Special Effects and the Store of the Future
• 3D Printed Fashion: From Fantasy Gowns to Accessible Couture – Inside 3D Printing Chicago

Friday, July 12

• Inside 3D Printing Conference Chicago: Day 2 Top Stories

 Saturday, July 13

• eBay Breaks into 3D Printing with iPhone App eBay Exact – Our Review

eBay Exact is an iPhone App for 3D Printed Goods

Leading auction marketplace eBay is the latest major e-commerce company getting into 3D printing, following the recent news by Amazon, Tesco, and others. eBay launched an iPhone app called eBay Exact that lets users customize and order 3D printed goods.

How eBay Exact Works

eBay has partnered with 3D printing companies and designers, including MakerBot, Sculpteo, and Hot Pop Factory, to source 3D printed goods that can be customized and purchased.

Here’s the description from the eBay Exact product page:

Unleash your creativity by customizing select products to create exactly what you want with eBay Exact. Simply select a product, choose a design, and add your own personal flair to create a unique item for yourself or someone special!

With our first foray into 3D printing technology, we have partnered with Sculpteo, MakerBot, and Hot Pop Factory who are leaders in 3D printing technology to hand-select a range of special products including, iPhone cases, figurines, and jewelry.

Take the power of creation into your own hands and download the app now to start customizing right away.

Bring your style to life. Choose from a variety of materials, including plastics, wood and metals. Use the engraving feature to further customize your product.

Be the first to use new technology to create one-of-a-kind iPhone cases, jewelry, and figurines based on self-portraits.

Build your collection. Whether you love jewelry or figurines, eBay Exact allows you to create as many unique products, exactly as you like, based on your personal desires and preferences.

Reviews

There are just a few reviews so far, but some of them are glowing.

“Really cool app that gives affordable access to 3D Printers. I’d love to see more templates to customize and buy. Opening up to user generated content – a deviantart like community for 3D models would really make this a very addictive app!”

“App is beautiful- first company to do something like this, impressive.”

Below is a gallery that shows how you can discover an item, customize it and preview your design before ordering it.

Get the app for iPhone and iPad at iTunes or learn more about eBay Exact at eBay.