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3D printing inventor Chuck Hull accepts nomination as winner of 2017 Washington Award

Chuck Hull, the inventor of the first 3D printing technology, Stereolithography, has accepted his nomination as the 2017 winner of the Washington Award. Hull becomes the 98th recipient of the award which is conferred to an engineer every year.

By TCT Team

/ 21 Feb 2017

Open Bionics wins $1 million award for 3D-printed bionic hands

Open Bionics, a developer of affordable 3D-printed bionic hands for amputees, has won the International UAE Robotics for Good Award in Dubai and a $1 million prize fund. The Bristol-based company beat nine other finalists to the award.

By TCT Team

/ 20 Feb 2017

Open Bionics $1m award The Open Bionics team pose with their AI & Robotics Award for Good - Open Bionics/ Facebook

3D printing at the heart of Tanzanian project to reduce plastic waste and save lives

A small technology and innovation company is working to create a healthier environment and produce more medical tools with re-used plastic waste as 3D printer filament. The project is called ReFabDar and focuses on the city of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

By TCT Team

/ 20 Feb 2017

Tanzania plastic waste Dar es Salaam generates an estimated 400 tonnes of plastic waste every day. - ReFabDar/ YouTube

Strata Manufacturing to consider 3D printed aircraft components through partnership with Reliance Defence

Advanced composite aero-structures manufacturing company, Strata Manufacturing and Reliance Defence Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on advanced aerospace manufacturing capabilities between India and the UAE.

By TCT Team

/ 17 Feb 2017

Strata Manufacturing Reliance Defence The deal will see both companies address the emergence of 3D-printed aircraft components and deepen the bilateral ties developed between the UAE ...

Verashape announces Beta Testing of new software program SOFTSHAPER is ready to begin

Just days after licensing Siemens PLM Parasolid Communicator, Verashape has announced its programming work on the software is about to begin. Candidates interested in testing the new software program can already apply via a dedicated website.

By TCT Team

/ 17 Feb 2017

Verashape Softshaper software Licensing the Siemens PLM Software, Verashape has become one of the first 3D printer manufacturers to create software based on Parasolid Communicator in ...

WATCH: Metal part from an FDM start - Polymaker at 3D Printing Tokyo 2017

At 3D Printing Tokyo 2017 Polymaker were showcasing some pretty miraculous desktop tech, the new Polysmooth filament coupled with the aforementioned Polysher produces glossy parts that would put a billiard ball to shame!

By TCT Team

/ 17 Feb 2017

XYZprinting launches four 3D printing technologies enabling consumers to work, play and create

Desktop 3D printer manufacturer, XYZprinting has announced the launch of four new 3D printing technologies, available from this month. Available on XYZprinting’s online store and Amazon.com, the new products are suitable for use at home and at work.

By TCT Team

/ 17 Feb 2017

XYZprinting da Vinci 1.0 Pro The da Vinci Jr 1.0 Pro, is a compact 3D printer for professionals. - XYZprinting

PrintLab strike partnership with Shining3D to distribute its EinScan 3D scanner series

Global distributor of 3D technology, PrintLab has signed a strategic partnership with Shining3D to distribute the Chinese company’s award-winning EinScan range of 3D scanners. PrintLab will distribute the scanners to 20+ countries around the world.

By TCT Team

/ 16 Feb 2017

Shining3D EinScan The EinScan-S and EinScan Pro scanners are now available to purchase locally in the 20-plus countries that PrintLab operates in.

WATCH: Chemical expert Kuraray demonstrates water soluble materials at 3D Printing Tokyo 2017

Kuraray is one of the world's leading manufacturers of PVOH water soluble plastics. The chemical company's materials that are used on products like dishwasher tablets are now available for desktop 3D printers.

By TCT Team

/ 16 Feb 2017

Stanford Marsh Group acquires 3D printer supplier Tri-Tech 3D

Tri-Tech 3D, a leading provider of Stratasys 3D printing technology, has been acquired by the Stanford Marsh Group. Stanford Marsh Group will look to continue the progress Tri-Tech has made in the 3D printing sector over the last nine years.

By TCT Team

/ 16 Feb 2017

Tri-Tech 3D Stanford Marsh Group From left to right: Jonathan Marsh, Stanford Marsh; Paul Webber, Tri-Tech 3D; and Adrian Painter, Stanford Marsh.

atum3D and 3D center partner to bring 3D printing solutions to Northern Europe

Digital Light Processing solutions company, atum3D announced an extensive partnership with 3D Center, the largest reseller of 3D printers, peripherals and supplies in Northern Europe.

By TCT Team

/ 16 Feb 2017

3D Center atum3D partnership As per this agreement, 3D Center will represent atum3D and its products, with an open material platform and exceptional accuracy to professional customers...

MakerBot announce 30% reduction in staff

MakerBot has announced it will see a 30% reduction in its staff as it attempts to adapt to an ever-changing market. The company will now attempt to further integrate its hardware and software product development under one team.

By TCT Team

/ 16 Feb 2017

MakerBot Replicator+ MakerBot's latest technology, the Replicator+, was well-received but it hasn't stopped the company having to make a 30% reduction in staff.