Mcor Technologies has announced that its flagship Mcor IRIS paper true-colour 3D printer is the first 3D printer to abide by a global colour accuracy standard.
Formlabs has unveiled the Form 1+ 3D printer at RAPID. The new stereolithography machine offers superior prints at higher speeds and can now print in black resin.
Envisiontec is proving its additive manufacturing industry dominance at RAPID 2014, as the exhibitor's technology is respected and used by a slew of innovators speaking at the event.
There is still time for those wishing to get involved in Solid Concepts' latest 3D printing challenge, which tasks makers with designing a skateboard. The winner will have their design 3D-printed.
Nike has used 3D printing technology to produce a kit bag for three football stars and hi-tech shin pads for the World Cup 2014, which begins in Brazil this week.
New Scientist has revealed the UK Government has been assessing the danger of 3D-printed guns, potentially nipping possible threats in the bud before Cody Wilson's Liberator appears in the UK.
A scheme that has already boosted 3D printing's position in the UK manufacturing supply chain is providing a further £100 million to strengthen British manufacturing.