Over that past year or two we have seen a handful of large companies decide to enter the 3D printing/additive manufacturing space in one way or another. Typically these companies have already dabbled in the space, whether from a product or services perspective, and were publicly recognized as a possible contender by the competition within…
More and more people are demanding that the basic appliances and functional components of a building also be aesthetically pleasing. From designer washing machines to high style cooking equipment, the functional aspects of a space are no longer things to be hidden away. Instead, these machines have become central parts of the overall design scheme.…
Amsterdam-based 3D Hubs has released its September 2015 Trend Report. The newest report in the series indicates that it is up another 1,000 3D printers this month for its community, totaling 21,000. The 3D Hubs’ community now has 3D printers in over 450 countries. The desktop figures from 3D Hubs show the Prusa Steel and…
For the first time in China’s 3D printing revolution, an application of the technology has been released to the masses that will potentially change bodies are repaired when they breakdown. A collaboration between Peking University and a privatized Chinese medical company has produced the country’s first 3D printed hip replacement to ever be made available to…
As yesterday commemorated the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, many Chinese celebrated in some rather unique ways. While Beijing hosted a massive military parade to commemorate the historic day, a company in Shanghai, China marked the occasion on a bit of a smaller scale. Shanghai’s largest state-owned dairy enterprise, Bright Foods,…
Founded in 2010, German RepRap ,the Munich-based manufacturer ,specializes not only in making and distributing 3D printers but also develops other solutions such as 3D printing software, scanners, filament, and peripheral accessories. Their client base consists of industrial corporations and businesses, designers, architects, schools, and far more–with a focus on product development and prototyping, as…
If you were to look ahead 10 or maybe 15 years from now, the education system will likely have undergone a series of seismic changes. As numerous technologies converge, education will be more interactive and hands-on, providing a more intelligent, entertaining way of learning. It’s becoming especially difficult for children to sit still and direct…
The use of 3D printing in the auto industry is set to quintuple over the next five years to a value of $1.25 billion. The total current value of the car industry’s 3D printing work is about $267 million. But that number is expected to grow to $1.25 billion by 2019, according to a survey.…
