California Senate Passes Bill Regulating DIY Guns
By Michael Molitch-Hou This weekend saw a number of historic bills signed by the California state legislature, which are all on their way to Governor Jerry Brown’s desk to await his signature before...
View ArticleTungsten Checks In: Smit Röntgen Unveils 3D Tungsten Printing Technology
By Michael Molitch-Hou Tungsten is known for having the highest melting point (at 3,422 °C/6,192 °F), the highest tensile strength, the lowest vapor pressure, and a name reminiscent of the titular...
View ArticleKwambio to Launch Customizable 3D Printing Marketplace
By Michael Molitch-Hou 3D printing marketplaces have become ubiquitous in the past couple of years, with free repositories like Thingiverse and Youmagine allowing users to download 3D printable files...
View ArticleEOS CEO Invests in Lithoz High-Performance Ceramic 3D Printing
By Michael Molitch-Hou Vienna-based manufacturer of high-performance ceramic 3D printing systems Lithoz has just gotten a financial boost from Dr. Hans J. Langer, founder and CEO of EOS, the industry...
View Article3D Systems Partners with Vortex VR to Launch 3D Printed Virtual Reality Smart...
By Michael Molitch-Hou Numerous stories have come out about individuals and companies creating DIY virtual reality headsets powered by smartphones, including at least two 3D printed varieties and...
View ArticleFABtotum Hybrid 3D Printing, Scanning, and Milling Machine Open for Pre-Orders
By Michael Molitch-Hou Last year, we reported on FABtotum, a hybrid 3D printing, 3D scanning, and 3D milling machine that had launched on Indiegogo. The personal fabrication device had earned more than...
View ArticleBrewPrint Gamifies 3D Printing with Print Management Software and Ecosystem
By Michael Molitch-Hou There are currently a wide number of 3D printer management programs out there to control a variety of 3D printers and handle 3D printable files. These range from...
View ArticleInside 3D Printing Santa Clara to Feature Consulting Dinner with Terry Wohlers
By Michael Molitch-Hou Terry Wohlers, Principal Consultant & President of the industry leading Wohlers Associates, often tours with MecklerMedia’s (OTCQX: MECK) Inside 3D Printing Conference &...
View ArticleTinkerine Studios Begins Asia Pacific 3D Printer Distribution with SoftBank’s...
By Michael Molitch-Hou Canada’s Tinkerine Studios Ltd. (TSXV: TTD and OTC Pink: TKSTF), manufacturers of the Ditto Pro 3D printer, is steadily solidifying its position as a global player in the desktop...
View ArticleArcam Solidifies Medical 3D Printing Position with Acquisition of DiSanto
By Michael Molitch-Hou After partnering with medical 3D printing service bureau DiSanto Technology in February of last year, Arcam, the industry leading manufacturer of EBM metal 3D printers, has made...
View ArticlePodfo High-End 3D Printed Insoles from Peacocks
By Michael Molitch-Hou Over the past year, Sols has made a good deal of headlines by offering 3D printed insoles, tailored specifically to the feet of podiatry patients. And, while they’ve raised...
View ArticleBBC’s Children’s Programming to Focus on Tech, Including 3D Printing
By Michael Molitch-Hou BBC Children’s and BBC Learning are releasing a slew of kid’s programs that will make you wish you were young again. That is, if you aren’t already young or don’t already wish...
View ArticlecolorFabb’s XT-Copolyester 3D Printing Filament Designed to Be Low-Odor and...
By Michael Molitch-Hou At the London 3D Printshow, colorFabb will be displaying its broad range of 3D printing filaments and, among them, the filament retailer will be including its latest...
View ArticleAdafruit’s Latest Tutorial: a 3D Printed Daft Punk Helmet
By Michael Molitch-Hou Adafruit, Noe Ruiz in particular, is quickly becoming my favorite developer of 3D printable content. Ruiz’s latest project for the DIY retail/community site is especially...
View ArticleStepping Up, Not Stepping Down: Bre Leaves MakerBot for Position at Stratasys
By Michael Molitch-Hou After rumors began to fly surrounding Bre Pettis stepping down from his position as CEO of MakerBot, we checked in with the company to find out their context. Though the founder...
View Article3Doodler 3D Printing Pen Accompanied by Foot Pedal and 12 New Colors
By Michael Molitch-Hou As jaded as some folks might be about the 3Doodler as a “3D printing product”, I try not to let my cynicism about the world get in the way of my fascination with human ingenuity....
View ArticleXYZprinting Releases da Vinci 2.0 Duo Dual Head 3D Printer for $649
By Michael Molitch-Hou As Rachel prepared us for last month, XYZprinting, manufacturers of the low-cost da Vinci 3D printer, had more products in their pipeline. And, today, after the da Vinci 1.0...
View ArticleSintratec to Launch €3990 Desktop Laser Sintering 3D Printer in October
By Michael Molitch-Hou It’s exciting to see desktop 3D printers proliferate in waves, corresponding with the patents that expire with each technology. The FFF/FDM 3D printers that exploded with the...
View Article6th Dimension Seeks Funds with 3D Printing Portals
By Michael Molitch-Hou Rachel forwarded some info regarding a new company to me and asked me to snoop around a little bit. The company: 6th Dimension Technologies, a subsidiary of another company...
View ArticleAppinions Publishes Questionable Report on Top Influencers in 3D Printing
By Michael Molitch-Hou A number of publications have been relaying a report from a marketing research firm called Appinions, including Forbes, with which Appinions has previously partnered. The report,...
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