Showcasing the endless possibilities of the Thing-O-Matic, the New Museum MakerBot Challenge is open to the entire creative community. Embodying the New Museum’s mission of “New Art, New Ideas,” this interactive and experiential Challenge aims to push the concept of the “derivative,” by improving on or personalizing established design conventions.
We already know about how 3D printers have created tiny spy planes with insect-like wings. But that’s not the only animal mechanism being replicated through printing. Researchers at Michigan State University are working on an artificial fish that can explore underwater environments and detect signs of pollution.
One of the exciting technology trends of the future is 3D Printing. The technology allows companies to create rapid prototypes using an ABS plastic. Essentially, CAD designers create 3D models and the printer prints layer upon layer using plastic (usually ABS) instead of ink jets.
Objet Ltd., the innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing, today launched a new Bio-Compatible 3D printing material (MED610™). According to Objet, the material combines bio-compatibility with high dimensional stability and clear transparency.
D Systems Corporation /quotes/zigman/5280737/quotes/nls/ddd DDD -0.30% announced today that it acquired Formero Pty, Ltd., a leading provider of on-demand custom parts services and 3D printing solutions headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.
3D Systems Corporation /quotes/zigman/5280737 DDD -0.06% announced today that CalComp Graphic Solutions ("CalComp"), a recognized, well established California based value-added reseller of digital graphic products and solutions joined its growing reseller network.
World Maker Faire returns to the New York Hall of Science Sept. 17-18 for an unforgettable weekend of science, art, and DIY culture in a festival atmosphere. Solder for the first time, race MakerBot 3D remote control turtles, ride a swing under water without getting wet and learn how to use felt in vertical spaces to create an urban garden.