There's been a slew of 3D printers appearing on Kickstarter and Indiegogo in the last couple of weeks. We take a look at some of them and speak to the people who know crowdfunding.
On this oh so apt of days possibly the world's leading aerospace company reveal a breakthrough in the 3D printing of blades that are in excess of 50% lighter than their counterparts.
The House of Mouse are taking 3D printing seriously as their Research labs continuously publish studies on how the technology could be implemented into the wider business. Here's a rundown of the projects thus far...
The Univeristy of Sheffield project has revealed that studies showed that by using dithering the process can improve and change tensile strengths of parts.
The internationally recognised brand known for their data storage products are to sell both PLA and ABS developed by their parent company Mitsubishi Chemicals.
Sam Cervantes set up Solidoodle in 2011 and in the years since has grown the firm into one of the most recognised desktop 3D printer firms. Their latest offering could be set to take a huge slice of the consumer 3D printing pie.
Tomorrow in Copenhagen, 3D Hubs and co. will attempt to 3D print using 100% wind power. TCT talks to the brains behind this project and finds out what the real reason is behind it.
The University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Centre have acquired a new grinder to smooth 3D printed parts to a suitable surface quality to be used in artificial joints.
