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Embracing technology with guns blazing?  5/17/2013

The possibilities are endless, and even though this latest news might be somewhat controversial, exposure for the sector can only mean good things aren't far down the road.

Going, going, gone. 3D printed objects get even smaller  5/8/2013

Many experts in the industry are now looking to develop new products with this technology - ones that can barely be seen with the naked eye.

3D printing going mainstream sooner than thought  5/2/2013

With every new development, the technology gets closer and closer to zero hour - the day when it finally goes mainstream.

How do you draw out 3D designs  4/30/2013

Coming up with the prototype for a new model, figurine or other product is never an easy feat from a design standpoint.

Kids getting the hang of 3D printing  4/29/2013

3D printers causing many to spin their wheels  4/23/2013

Researchers and professionals have found out that using AutoCAD and 3D printers to create bikes and other vehicles is a very real possibility that is set to catch on.

3D printers will become more mainstream, easier to afford  4/22/2013

Many experts think the tools will become more affordable and will therefore be embraced more often.

Extraterrestrial exploration made easier with printing technology  4/18/2013

Materials printed using 3D printers are increasingly being included in vehicles for space travels and other tools used for extraterrestrial discovery.

3D printing rings in changes for cellphones  4/9/2013

These days, many people can't be found too far from their cellphones.

Crowd-funding success shows 3D printings appeal  4/8/2013

New projects have served to demonstrate the breadth of 3D printing's appeal.

New 3D printing breakthroughs move closer to human tissue creation  4/5/2013

In academic laboratories, scientists are hard at work on ideas that could inform the next generation of 3D printers.

3D printing myths punctured  4/4/2013

Some of the popular business conceptions about 3D printing are false.

Facial transplant made possible with 3D printing  4/2/2013

The medical community has made numerous advances in the last few years. Most recently, 3D printers have been at the helm.

Can 3D printers put a roof over your head  3/29/2013

The machines aren't being used to make hammers or make small materials used to build architectural features - the aim is to 3D print the entire abode.

3D printing puts a new spring in your step  3/25/2013

Using 3D printers for fashion needs seems to be one of the latest innovations coming out of the sector.

3D printing not quite childs play  3/14/2013

MakieLab recently launched an interactive program that will let patrons design detailed dolls online, and the business will take it from there, printing out the figurines once the order is placed.

Bite me takes on a whole new meaning  3/13/2013

People in Japan are now able to use the machines to create a more lifelike treat.

To infinity and beyond: 3D printing takes flight  3/11/2013

Some innovative scientists are now looking into how 3D printers can create rockets and engines that will propel astronauts and research materials into deep space.

3D models delivered just the way you want them  3/8/2013

Now, vending machines are being outfitted to contain 3D printers.

3D printing helps us embrace the little things in life  3/6/2013

To prove any detractors wrong, many corporations have been creating ultra-small, very detailed materials using the technology.

3D printing has world-changing potential  3/1/2013

The recent rise of 3D printing has fueled a lot of discussion about the technology's long-term potential. A PBS Off Book video exploring the potential of 3D printing concluded that the technology has the potential to have a major impact on society as a whole.

NASA working on 3D printed lunar base  3/1/2013

The European Space Agency recently announced plans to develop a lunar base that could be 3D printed on the moon. NASA seems to be following suit, as it recently developed a plan to use 3D printing to create a its own base, Wired reported.

3D printing being used in research  2/27/2013

Researchers around the world will soon have access to King Richard III's bones, in a way.

New company jumping on 3D printed house bandwagon  2/26/2013

Using 3D printing for home construction is emerging as a race between architects trying to bring innovation to buildings.

3D printing hitting retail industry  2/19/2013

The rise of 3D printing technology is having a major impact on a variety of industries. The retail sector, somewhat unexpectedly, is beginning to embrace the 3D printer revolution.

Canadian manufacturer develops 3D-printed car  2/14/2013

Kor EcoLogic is pushing the limits of what a 3D printer can do by using the technology to create a line of automobiles, the Pioneer Press reported.

3D printing not just a novelty  2/8/2013

The 3D printing industry has been getting a lot of attention recently for its ability to perform many fun, quirky operations that could be attractive in the consumer sector. While this market offers potential for the emerging technology, the value of 3D printers goes well beyond novelty items.

Department of Homeland Security considering 3D printing  2/5/2013

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security frequently searches for new ways to use technology to improve defense operations.

3D printing has sustainability implications  2/4/2013

Environmental efficiency is becoming a priority in many industries, especially as green systems are becoming more cost-effective in many sectors. A recent Huffington Post report explained that 3D printing could add more weight to this trend by expanding the role that recycling can play in many settings.

ESA working on 3D printed lunar base  2/1/2013

Applications for 3D printing are expanding, enabling the technology to be used in a wide range of settings. According to ZDNet, the European Space Agency is working on a way to use a 3D printer to create a workable lunar base for astronauts working on satellite.

Retail may soon be haven for 3D printing  1/31/2013

Implementing 3D printers has been a fairly longstanding trend in a variety of sectors, such as manufacturing.

Creativity being unlocked by 3D printing  1/30/2013

The widespread availability of 3D printing tools is beginning to change how people invent new items and refine existing ones. Essentially, 3D printers are making invention an open source movement because it gives everybody relatively easy access to easy-to-use prototyping solutions.

3D printing increasingly mainstream  1/23/2013

Reduced machine costs and more widespread uses are making 3D printing a mainstream technology.

Architect working on 3D printed home  1/21/2013

The rise of 3D printing has contributed to innovation in a variety of sectors, enabling businesses and consumers to explore methods of creating items that would have been impossible in the past.

New 3D Printing legislation could be coming  1/18/2013

Congressman Steve Israel is calling for legislation pertaining to 3D printing in light of the technology's use for the creation of firearm-related materials, TechCrunch reported.

3D printing becomes space race contender  1/14/2013

Missions can only be successful so long as the machines remain functional.

3D printing catering to a younger crowd  1/8/2013

3D printers are rapidly becoming the latest and greatest technology to be adopted in many industries.

Create your own mini-me with a 3D printer  1/2/2013

Now that we are in a virtual age, many people are taking this interest online, creating avatars in their likeness or ones that represent favorite characters.

Music comes to life thanks to 3D design  12/17/2012

A Mexican design firm is using 3D printing to create visual models of sound waves from popular songs, reports BetaBeat.

3D printing comes to the University of Missouri  12/17/2012

Students at the University of Missouri in Columbia are beginning to experiment with 3D printing to create new objects from the mundane to the academic, reports KOMU.

More 3D printed prostheses aid those in need  11/7/2012

3D printed has been used to create all types of medical devices, from custom arms to jaw replacements to a number of different prostheses.

3D printed building mimics bone growth  11/6/2012

Designers and researchers are constantly coming up with ways to use 3D printing for new purposes.

Initiative in England brings 3D printing to schools  11/2/2012

University students use 3-D technology every day, and a new initiative seeks to bring 3-D printers to a number of elementary schools in England.

Large 3D printing factory opens in Long Island  11/1/2012

3D printing is worming its way into the American landscape through new retailers, innovations and at-home 3D printers.

UK government believes in 3D printing  10/31/2012

The U.S. government has been championing 3D printing through initiatives like NAMII, which are positioned to aid the ailing manufacturing industry, but the UK government also believes in the benefits of 3D printing technology, having set aside a substantial sum to go toward innovations in the field.

3D printing useful to university students  10/26/2012

3D printing is becoming more accessible on the consumer market as printers become affordable, but universities are beginning to offer 3D printing to their students.

3D4D Challenge reveals its winner at 3D Printshow in London  10/25/2012

Techfortrade's recent 3D4D Challenge called for 3D printing enthusiasts to generate ideas for how the technology could help drive positive social change, such as in developing countries and for underprivileged populations.

3D Printshow hits London on October 19  10/19/2012

The much-anticipated 3D Printshow is set to open in London on October 19, showcasing the latest and greatest 3D printed designs, products and capabilities.

3D printing could be a green alternative  10/17/2012

Researchers, engineers and others are working to find green technologies that can compete in the industrial domain, and some have turned to 3D printing.

Home decorating industry turns to 3D printing  10/17/2012

Because 3D printing can create intricate, functional models, it's been used to create smartphone cases, guitar bodies, appliance components and more.

3D printing of chemicals and new compounds  10/15/2012

3D printing has been used in many industries for different purposes, and now, Professor Lee Cronin of the University of Glosgow has developed a 3D printer to build lab equipment to create chemical compounds, according to the Huffington Post.

3D printing spawns a guitar  10/12/2012

For those in the know, 3D printing has obvious potential in both the commercial and consumer markets.

3D printing changing the world of medicine  10/11/2012

As new medications, treatments and medical devices are brought to healthcare facilities around the world, doctors, healthcare providers and patients are seeing the benefits.

3D printing may need to be government regulated  10/9/2012

At-home 3D printing is gaining traction as people can now print their own objects and devices from cost-efficient printers.

3D printer manufacturers turn to Kickstarter  10/8/2012

The market for consumer 3D printers is blossoming as 3D printing technology becomes more widespread.

3D printing taking advantage of mobile popularity  10/5/2012

3D printing is taking advantage of mobile popularity.

Disney uses 3D printed lightbulbs in toy prototypes  10/4/2012

The capabilities of 3D printing technology seem magical, especially when they lend themselves to the making of children's toys.

New 3D printing retailers selling on opposite coasts  10/2/2012

Two new 3D printing retail shops have opened recently on opposite American coasts, signifying a shift from 3D printing's commercial use to its at-home potential.

3D scanning and 3D printing celebrate ancient art in San Francisco  10/2/2012

3D scanning and 3D printing technology have allowed for new discoveries, interesting artistic developments and exciting applications in the world of art and art history.

Consumers to 3D print synthesizer replacement parts at home  10/1/2012

As more consumers use 3D printing technology, manufacturers are beginning to suggest that various components are printed at home.

3D printing may happen in space- NASA takes on project  9/28/2012

3D printing technology is set for space launch as NASA takes on a new project called SpiderFab.

3D printing hits consumer markets, at home printers and market growth  9/27/2012

It's been 25 years since 3D printers began using additive manufacturing to create prototypes, but the technology is finally hitting the consumer market, according to Reuters.

3D printed blood vessels created by nanoengineers could lead to better ways of studying cells  9/26/2012

3D printing has held a solid presence in the field of medicine.

3D Printing for the birds, Beauty gets a beak  9/26/2012

3D printing is going beyond products for people, and is being used in the development of custom prosthetics for wildlife.

3-D printing taps into mobile user market through creation of cases  9/25/2012

With Apple's release of the new iPhone 5, 3-D printing will play a role.

A miniatures game developed using 3D printing and CAD  9/24/2012

A new miniatures game called Pocket Tactics has been designed with 3D printing as a key component.

Beautiful 3D printed guitars make music for 3D Printshow  9/24/2012

Innovations in 3D printing abound, but the development of the 3D printed guitar is particularly alluring to musicians. The guitars are unique, intricate and beautiful.

3D4D Challenge announces finalists in 3D printing competition  9/21/2012

Techfortrade, a charity in London that strives to bring technology to small producers, launched the 3D4D Challenge in 3D printing, and recently announced finalists.

3D printing facilitates the microscopic level  9/20/2012

3D printing is being used to facilitate innovation on the microscopic level, evident from the innovation of 3D-photografting and a 3D-printed agent that allows for mobile devices to take microscopic photos.

3D printed automobile named Areion hits the track  9/19/2012

The first 3D printed automobile was created in the form of a racecar called Areion. The car debuted on the track this July, according to Wired.

MIT portable 3D printer developed may provide opportunity  9/12/2012

A new 3D printer created by students at MIT is small enough to fit into a briefcase.

3D Printing offers innovation in healthcare, but could also create bioprinted meat  9/11/2012

The medical applications of 3D printing, such as in customized prosthetics and the development of synthetic tissue, are well documented, but new innovations may allow for the 3D printing of meat.

3D Printing and modeling can be utilized in home construction  9/7/2012

Developments in 3D printing prove that it may be extremely useful in construction, evident from its applicability in home building.

3D printing changing the world of consumer products  9/7/2012

New technologies may lead to new consumer products, evident from the growth of 3D printing among entrepreneurs.

3D printing brings joy to an old toy, accessibility is highlighted  9/6/2012

3D printing has lent itself to the toy industry through the creation of plastic records for a 1970s Fisher Price toy.

Game developer shows 3D printing potential  8/31/2012

While new technology is commonly pushed forward by large companies with ample resources, 3D printing has seen important contributions from individual developers trading designs through open source agreements.

Expert states 3D printing will rise, but not at home  8/30/2012

An expert recently predicted 3D printers will be communal objects, stored in spaces that resemble copy shops rather than homes.

Planned industry show demonstrates 3D printing potential  8/30/2012

In relatively few years, ambitious developers have turned 3D printing from a niche prototyping tool into an item of interest in numerous industries.

Belgian researchers create electric car with 3D printer  8/29/2012

A group of researchers in Belgium created an entire race car body in a single piece through a new stereolithography process.

Experts eye 3D printing for Australian industry support  8/28/2012

Nations with declining industrial production could take benefits from 3D printing.

Fashion firm prints pricey new shoes  8/28/2012

Someday soon, 3D printing could produce a wide variety of consumer goods. For now, however, it is mostly responsible for pricey, boutique options.

Materials expansion could change 3D printing  8/27/2012

Future 3D printers could harness a distribution model that has served traditional, two dimensional printers.

Car industry could embrace 3D printing  8/24/2012

Companies from a variety of industries, automakers included, have recently adopted 3D printing, either for use in rapid prototyping or a more involved role producing finished goods.

Mobile 3D printing lab set for tryouts  8/23/2012

While the ability to provide containerized 3D printing could someday help cope with high-speed production in undeveloped areas, it is currently in its early stages.

U.S. Army adopts 3D printed solutions  8/22/2012

One of the strengths of 3D printing is its ability to make the right tool for the job in a remote location. The U.S. Army hopes to add that capability to its strategies.

Movie producers anticipate future 3D printing endeavors  8/21/2012

Faced with the daunting task of creating a variety of faces for each of its stop-motion animated characters, the studio behind the recent movie "ParaNorman" turned to 3D printing.

3D printing excitement reaches new peak  8/20/2012

Researchers found widespread interest in moving 3D printers into the home.

Scientists hope to 3D print sustainable meat  8/17/2012

Researchers may have developed one of 3D printing's most helpful permutations to date - a method of creating edible meat, with no animals killed in the process.

Disney designers adopt 3D technology  8/15/2012

The Disney 3D lab's latest series of breakthroughs relate to the creation of animatronic characters copied from living human faces.

Retail's speed increases could lead to home 3D printing  8/14/2012

Retail shoppers hungry for fast deals could someday download purchases to a 3D printer.

Companies base business models on 3D printing  8/13/2012

As 3D printing innovators discover reliable methods to create new materials through the process, professionals in more industries are turning to additive manufacturing to fabricate their products.

Department of energy eyes 3D printing for carbon  8/13/2012

The U.S. Department of Energy has invested in a project to develop lightweight, new forms of carbon, with low energy output needed to fabricate them.

Maker develops folding 3D printer  8/10/2012

The search is on for innovative and useful new 3D printer designs. As is usual for the heavily crowdsourced maker community, some of the most exciting designs have emerged from individual innovators rather than large, corporate teams.

USC 3D printing expert thinks big  8/9/2012

The number of materials used to print objects and the size of those creations has gradually been increasing.

Ambitious designers create 3D printed objects with soil  8/8/2012

There are several developmental efforts simultaneously underway in 3D printing. Designers are excited by the possibilities unlocked by new fabrication materials and increases in the scale of created objects.

3D printed exoskeleton helps disabled 4-year-old  8/7/2012

Doctors developed a custom-printed device to help 4-year-old Emma Lavelle, who was born suffering from a congenital disorder.

Ultrasound becomes a 3D printed memento  8/3/2012

A company in Japan has begun to employ 3D printers to generate small sculptures based on ultrasound images of unborn fetuses.

Interior design embraces 3D printing  8/2/2012

While 3D printing originated in heavy manufacturing, its recent moves have taken it into the realm of design and customization.

Designers hope to bring animation to life  8/1/2012

The search is on for a way to bring 3D animated characters into the physical realm.

New 3D printer materials research underway  7/31/2012

The need for new and highly useful 3D printing materials has led to new research.

Designers make plastic boat with 3D printer  7/31/2012

Creators equipped with 3D printers have been involved in re-making designs in exciting new forms.

Contest brings out Olympics-based 3D printing  7/31/2012

A recent maker challenge demonstrated 3D printing's ability to adapt to suit any situation, and simultaneously showed how far home design has come.

MIT creation device incorporates 3D printer  7/30/2012

The development of new 3D printing technology is progressing rapidly. This increased rate could be due to the fact that designers are hard at work on new solutions both during the course of their research and in their spare time.

Advanced 3D printed objects could be laced with sensors  7/30/2012

One of the most exciting implications of 3D printing is that it can be used to create materials and products better than those currently on offer rather than just providing an alternative way to realize existing designs.

New industry forecast sees nearly $3 billion for 3D printing  7/27/2012

In a few short years, 3D printing has moved from a niche industrial process to the face of an exciting change in manufacturing.

Space agency develops advanced 3D printing tech  7/27/2012

Experts have long predicted that 3D printers would be indispensable on space missions, allowing astronauts to bring less specialized tools and print what is needed.

Gadget world star designs new 3D printer  7/26/2012

While 3D printing is a technology area with strong support from industrial sources, many of its most exciting developments are going on in the independent "maker" community.

Warehousing changes through 3D printing  7/25/2012

The concept of the spare parts warehouse is set to change considerably as 3D printers become part of the supply chain tool set.

Professors seek to 'app' medicine with 3D printing  7/25/2012

Apple's content strategy has become the guiding ethos behind an extremely ambitious 3D printing program at Glasgow University, led by Lee Cronin.

Insiders explain state of 3D printing  7/24/2012

Recent months have seen interest in 3D printing spike dramatically. Though it was once used only in heavy industry as a prototyping solution, the process has attracted attention from leaders across the industrial spectrum.

Complex processes simplified through 3D printing  7/24/2012

Some common household objects remain very difficult to manufacture, perhaps having a serious impact on their pricing structure and leaving an opening for 3D printing.

School debuts 3D printing at library  7/23/2012

The steady march of 3D printing into academic institutions has been relentless. The University of Nevada, Reno recently added a 3D printer to its offerings at the school library.

Fashion pioneer explains 3D printing's benefits  7/20/2012

The push for new and exciting ways to produce objects has led to increasing interest in processes such as 3D printing in many fields, fashion among them.

Future industrial 3D printers could be huge  7/19/2012

Airplane manufacturer Airbus has huge plans for printing technology, and hopes to one day generate full-size fuselages with 3D printers.

Software programmers seek to make 3D printing easier  7/18/2012

The ability to rapidly render a model in physical space can make a product's testing phase quicker or provide an impressive demonstration of an experimental new object.

Design process simplified by 3D printing  7/17/2012

While 3D printing is expanding its reach into consumer products and beyond, it is also still powerful in its original field - prototyping and product design.

Ancient shapes emerge from 3D printers  7/17/2012

While 3D printing is a cutting-edge process with implications for the future of fabrication and design, some of its most fascinating uses have to do with recreating the past.

Students craft 3D printed drone  7/16/2012

There are a theoretically unlimited number of uses for 3D printing. Some, however, may have immediate importance to industry and government.

3D printed shoes perfect for sprinting  7/13/2012

Luc Fusaro, a master's degree candidate at the Royal College of Art, recently used 3D printing to design an ideal sprinting shoe.

Strange-looking shoes demonstrate 3D printing  7/11/2012

Fashion designers are constantly in search of something new and unique. Therefore, 3D printing has been an excellent fit for the industry.

Supply chain benefits from 3D printers  7/10/2012

The ability to make objects with no assembly moves the manufacturing process to anywhere in the world, changing the complexion of shipping and production.

Customization a selling point with 3D printing  7/9/2012

While the economy of scale once ruled manufacturing, the ability to make a one-off part to certain specifications without creating a mold means that 3D printers allow firms to offer unique, one-of-a-kind products.

Research science field holds many 3D printing uses  7/6/2012

Scientists have taken to using 3D printing in their efforts.

Paleontology adapts to 3D printing  7/5/2012

Enormous, ancient and priceless, dinosaur skeletons seem like a natural choice to be re-created through 3D scanning and 3D printing.

New 3D printing advances raise hopes of tissue replication  7/2/2012

The eagerly pursued goal of 3D printed organic tissue may be closer than ever.

3D printing experts adapt tech for new ends  6/29/2012

The recent drop in 3D printing costs has led to strange and fun designs harnessing 3D printing equipment, often the product of young designers with an affinity for the printing process.

Nanotechnology emerges from 3D printers  6/29/2012

While 3D printers have recently made their name developing innovative and creative consumer goods, scientists are hard at work on advanced uses for the technology that could change a number of fields.

3D printing part of "most innovative decade"  6/28/2012

The recent crop of technological developments will allow small groups of creators to accomplish goals that entire countries once strove toward.

Market watcher observes 3D printing shift  6/27/2012

As new materials and techniques become available, 3D printer operators have changed their focus from creating convenient facsimiles of finished designs to innovative new products.

Maker gatherings show 3D printing progress  6/26/2012

While 3D printing originated as an industrial process, individual creators have spearheaded much of its recent development and public visibility.

Ice becomes 3D printing material  6/25/2012

Students and professors at McGill University have a project underway to develop ice as a 3D printing material.

Young innovators tackle 3D printing  6/22/2012

Young inventor Chris Olah wants to develop 3D printing to a point where it can address material needs in the world.

3D printing changes rules of production  6/21/2012

3D printing is ideal from an investor's perspective - a cutting edge technology with the power to change markets.

'Maker' designs 3D printed bicycle  6/20/2012

Creative and motivated designers have made great strides with 3D printing technology recently.

3D printing enables odd new shapes  6/19/2012

Designers hoping to put out unique-looking products have a friend in 3D printing.

3D printing could be manufacturing entry point  6/18/2012

The manufacturing industry has changed. 3D printing could be the key to entering the manufacturing profession.

3D printing finds a place in industry  6/15/2012

While the 3D printing movement is sometimes conflated with individual inventors and one-off creations, the technology began as an industrial process and remains quietly popular with large firms.

Commerce could change with 3D printing  6/14/2012

The mechanics of manufacturing, selling and purchasing products have remained largely the same throughout history. A twist could be coming, empowered by social manufacturing technology such as 3D printing.

Met embraces 3D printing  6/13/2012

New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art recently took a technological leap forward, inviting 3D printing enthusiasts and executives to scan its sculptural works.

3D printing predicted to change fashion  6/12/2012

Pursuing the latest trends in fashion may soon be possible without leaving home, thanks to 3D printing.

Doctors employ 3D printing in pioneering transplant  6/11/2012

Doctors developing reconstructive surgery techniques employed a 3D printer as an aid in a successful full-face transplant.

New product innovations benefit from 3D printing  6/8/2012

New innovations in product development have been enabled by technology such as 3D printing.

Houston companies embrace 3D printing  6/7/2012

Houston-area manufacturers and energy firms are inspecting 3D printing.

Sculptor embraces 3D printing  6/5/2012

While developed as an aid for industrial designers, 3D printing has moved into many other spaces, including art.

Data generated jewelry emerges from 3D printers  6/4/2012

A jewelry startup has decided to use 3D printing to create designs.

Laser upgrades lead to new 3D printing possibilities  6/1/2012

New 3D printing techniques have empowered dentists, jewelry designers and aerospace engineers.

Green manufacturing goes well with 3D printing  5/31/2012

Manufacturing could be greener in a world with widespread 3D printing.

3D printing to impact marketing strategies  5/31/2012

Soon, every company, especially those that create physical objects, will need to think about 3D printing.

3D printing has become "tool" of architecture  5/30/2012

3D printing is on the rise as a tool for architects taking their designs from concept to a physical model before presenting them for inspection.

Glasgow students create efficient wind turbine with 3D printing  5/30/2012

A team of students at the University of Glasgow School of Art used the technology to create a highly-efficient, small wind turbine with a 3D printer.

Makers learn to build 3D printers  5/29/2012

The mass appeal of 3D printing has taken the technology into the hands of ambitious creators, eager to use the form of prototyping to bring design ideas to instant, physical life.

'Craft industry' returns via 3D printing  5/29/2012

Mass production and standardization have been parts of the global production economy for over a century now. Experts believe that 3D printing could change the trend.

Exhibit shows of new 3D printing methods  5/25/2012

The Material ConneXion exhibit currently underway in New York's Flatiron District serves as a showcase for innovative new 3D printing techniques.

Virginia Tech vending machine harnesses 3D printing  5/24/2012

Virginia Tech engineers have combined four consumer-grade 3D printers to create a vending machine capable of making any object that can exist in 3D CAD software.

New materials on the way for 3D printing  5/23/2012

The story of 3D printing has been largely concerned with changing materials.

3D printing enables stop motion animation  5/22/2012

The process of model creation for stop motion animation is deeply complicated, requiring a different mouth model for each sound a character can make. While creating these models was once a time-consuming process, filmmakers have found 3D printing a great boon.

3D printing personalization yields brain-shaped candy  5/21/2012

Tech expert Andy Milns used a 3D printer to create a mold based on the shape of his own brain, and decided to employ the mold in chocolate-making.

Med students could train on 3D printed organs  5/18/2012

The U.S. Army is interested in developing 3D printing as a method of creating simulated human organs for medic training.

Disney brings 3D printing to park-going masses  5/17/2012

Disney intends to give 3D printing a high-profile outing at its Star Wars Weekend program.

Next step for consumer 3D printing - photo conversion  5/16/2012

Consumers will soon be able to convert photographs into printable CAD models.

Government agencies favor 3D printing  5/14/2012

3D printing has gone beyond the private sector. Government agencies, including the Department of Defense and Department of Energy, have declared their commitment to the technology.

3D printed phone glove shows tech's potential  5/9/2012

Bryan Cera employed 3D printing to create pieces for a glove that contains a phone.

Downloadable house emerges from 3D printer  5/8/2012

Creators have released house plans for free download on the internet. Customers with a 3D printer can turn the plans into all the pieces needed to construct an entire house.

3D printing promoted at Mashable conference  5/7/2012

When technology experts come together, certain new developments tend to draw intense interest.

Industry conference to show 3D printing coming of age  5/3/2012

The RAPID industry conference will soon showcase the new wave of 3D printing technology.

New Haven discovers 3D printing  5/2/2012

Piece by piece, 3D printing is making its way across the world. Maker spaces and companies are taking the previously-exclusive technology to new places, where it can capture the imagination of the next generation of inventors and creators.

Future of fashion may be 3D printed  4/30/2012

Designers of avant-garde fashions are interested in 3D printing as a future delivery model for their products.

Future of Mars exploration may come from 3D printers  4/30/2012

In its quest to return a probe to Mars, NASA is considering employing 3D printing technology. The project involves creating crafts that are structurally simple and collect data through on-board electronics, printed directly into their material.

From viral video to solid object through 3D printing  4/30/2012

CG to physical transformations are possible due to 3D printing's close relationship with 3D CAD software.

Disney's new 3D printing technology: custom balloons  4/27/2012

No longer restricted by conventional manufacturing methods, scientists at Disney Zurich have found a way to generate custom-shaped balloons through 3D printing.

Expert: 3D printing is the "next war" for manufacturing  4/27/2012

The last war is mass production, with the next war represented by craft production, changed and empowered by 3D printing.

DIY Culture expands to cellphones  4/27/2012

Ambitious designers at MIT have created a cell phone that can be assembled from affordable components and customized to an owner's liking.

Irish community space takes up 3D printing  4/26/2012

Once the domain of large manufacturers, 3D printing has become accessible to members of local communities around the world.

3D printing part of Earth Day festivities  4/25/2012

Earth day provides an opportune moment for those in the technology field to reflect on sustainability issues at play in the market.

3D printed car body takes inspiration from nature  4/24/2012

The Urbee, a small, rounded car with a body that can be produced on a 3D printer, takes the inspiration for its shape from honeycombs.

Historical relics duplicated with 3D printing  4/23/2012

The Palace Museum in Beijing, also known as the Forbidden City, is home to many fragile traces of China's ancient past. These objects are currently undergoing an intensive restoration effort aided by 3D printing.

3D printing scales down beloved ballpark  4/20/2012

For its 100th anniversary, Boston's Fenway Park received a special, high-tech tribute. Designers used 3D printing to create a scale model of the field in extreme detail.

Custom pills come from 3D printers  4/19/2012

The development of 3D printing on a molecular level has allowed for the creation of new alloys. According to a BBC report, researchers in Glasgow have found another use for custom-printed molecules - making medicine to order.

Hollywood prop departments turn to 3D printing  4/18/2012

The ability to create accurate physical renderings of 3D designs quickly makes 3D printing an ideal match for motion picture special effects houses.

Artist launches art-focused 3D printing initiative  4/17/2012

Ann Marie Shillito, a jewelry designer based in Edinburgh, Scotland has created a digital 3D platform to let artists create work on 3D printers.

3D printing inventor shows off innovative packaging designs  4/16/2012

For the kickoff of its design contest based on inventing sustainable packaging designs, Dutch beer company Heineken locked inventor Janne Kytannen in a room with a 3D printer.

Government tech chief endorses 3D printing  4/13/2012

3D printing is one of the technology areas that will empower the next generation of students.

3D probot printing service merges  4/12/2012

The popularity of an online robot design platform points to 3D technology's gradual move toward the mainstream, end user, far from its roots in industrial manufacturing.

Chocolate-making 3D printer sees commercial release  4/10/2012

One of the 3D printing developments that captured the public's attention in the past year was the development of a printer capable of printing with edible chocolate.

Ghanaian social center begins life as 3D printed model  4/9/2012

A 3D printer can rapidly turn an architect's designs into a detailed and accurate model.

MIT scientists develop 3D printed robots  4/6/2012

Always a bastion of forward-thinking technology programs, MIT has become home to an advanced 3D printing program.

New nanoscale construction enabled by 3D printing  4/5/2012

A scientific team intends to build miniscule structures in true 3D, using a device that polymerizes a special resin with a pulsed laser.

3D printing turns radiation readings into art  4/4/2012

Wired recently reported that artists turned a pulsar star's radiation information from a stream of data into a three dimensional work of art using 3D printing.

Circuitry offers new use for 3D printing  4/2/2012

According to a new report in Printed Circuit Design and Fab, the future of circuit boards could come from 3D printers.

Australian futurist expounds on 3D printing's potential  3/30/2012

Technology industry thinkers and dreamers are excited about 3D printing's future.

Nineteenth-century device mended by 3D printed parts  3/30/2012

One of the most attractive attributes of 3D printing for do-it-yourself enthusiasts is its ability to make any shape come to life from a CAD model.

Printed electronics could advance manufacturing  3/28/2012

Scientists successfully created the wing for an unmanned aerial vehicle, with working electronics, on a 3D printer.

Spare parts spring from 3D printers  3/27/2012

Anyone who has ever broken a piece on an imported appliance or an device no longer in production will immediately realize why 3D printing is catching on in the consumer space.

Inventor dreams of scalable 3D printers  3/27/2012

Interested in the creation of larger objects, inventor Ryan Robinson has laid out plans for a modular 3D printer that can grow to create more ambitious designs.

Universities enthusiastic about 3D printers  3/27/2012

Colleges and universities are among 3D printing's most eager adopters, adding the technology to labs and shops.

Strange, futuristic guitars emerge from 3D printers  3/26/2012

One of the advantages of 3D printing as a manufacturing technique is its ability to create oddly-shaped objects with forms that would be difficult to create with conventional technology.

Toys united by 3D printing dreamers  3/23/2012

For anyone who grew up playing with building toys from many different makers and wondered why the different sets couldn't all fit together, a group of creative modelers has the answer.

Concrete takes on new shapes from 3D printers  3/22/2012

A team of researchers has developed a 3D printer that can create specialized and complex forms out of concrete.

Streaming music gets a physical shape, courtesy of 3D printing  3/20/2012

Popular music-streaming website Soundcloud has leveraged 3D printing technology to offer custom iPhone cases shaped like the waveform of a user-chosen song or sound.

3D printing comes to local retail  3/19/2012

The time when 3D printing was an expensive process used only behind the scenes of large companies is over. The process is infiltrating small to medium sized businesses and private homes in towns and cities of all sizes.

Architecture benefits from 3D models  3/16/2012

Architects have taken the technology and used it to create scale replicas of the buildings of the future, finding the process faster and cleaner than traditional model making.

Artist simulates fluids in motion with 3D printing  3/15/2012

While it has not lost its place in the manufacturing space, 3D printing has made inroads into the world of art, where the unique fabrication process is bringing designs to life.

Bioprinting moving rapidly toward implementation  3/14/2012

Doctors and researchers interested in 3D printing have long held out hope that they would one day be able to create working human organs with the process, alleviating the need to take transplants from donors and making replacement organs that perfectly match hosts.

Austrian researchers 3D print on a tiny scale  3/13/2012

A group at the Vienna University of Technology have recently developed a 3D printing process to create objects on a nanometer scale.

Visionary robot includes 3D printer  3/12/2012

Inventors working with 3D printing often work in other cutting-edge fields as well. The latest field to be crossed this way is robotics, with a tiny, art-creating robot called Piccolo incorporating a 3D printer.

New vision for manufacturing enabled by 3D printers  3/7/2012

As 3D printing becomes more capable of creating finished products, it is posited that it will change not only the physical act of making things but the logistical and geopolitical landscape of manufacturing.

3D printing enables high concept designs  3/6/2012

When artists and fashion designers work with 3D printing, they take the technology outside the box and use it to realize new concepts.

New Zealand school gets technological boost  3/5/2012

All over the world, educators are deciding which technologies will arm the next generation of engineers. 3D printers are becoming a popular choice.

Weekend inventors employ 3D printing  3/2/2012

The Maker StartUp Weekend, held at a large San Francisco tool shop called TechShop, is designed to prepare inventors to make their ideas physical with 3D printers.

Toy startup builds business around 3D printing  2/28/2012

The power of 3D printing to create a small number of custom objects on demand has become attractive to entrepreneurs seeking to sell limited runs of specialized products.

Modern technology replicates historic objects  2/28/2012

Smithsonian researchers want to use the power of 3D scanning and 3D printing to send exact replicas of objects into the world while the originals stay safe in Washington, D.C.

Museums, collectors fall in love with 3D printing  2/28/2012

Galleries and private collectors are seeking out art works produced on 3D printers.

3D printed prosthetics provide enhanced customization  2/28/2012

The customization allowed by 3D scanning and 3D printing can be used to create outlandish shapes or, in some cases, very natural ones.

Inventors attracted to 3D printers  2/28/2012

An inventor with a brilliant idea once needed to partner with a massive company to take the concept from the drawing board to the masses. Now, technology allows users to create a prototype or even a finished product instantly through 3D printing.

Call has been made for 3D printed fashion  2/24/2012

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers is seeking submissions for a fashion show entirely for 3D printed fashion accessories.

3D printing points to brighter future, experts say  2/23/2012

Authors Peter Diamandis and Steven Kotler say that cloud computing technology and widespread 3D printing are the key to a new type of affordable manufacturing.

Paleontologists harness 3D printing  2/22/2012

Drexel University paleontologists have found new 3D printing breakthroughs give them a way to visualize their theories.

3D printing enhances Virginia Tech classes  2/21/2012

Students at Virgina Tech's College of Engineering and College of Architecture and Urban Studies have integrated 3D printing into their coursework.

3D printing struts its stuff at Fashion Week  2/17/2012

Fashion designer Asher Levine took advantage of the freedom afforded by 3D printing, incorporating the technology into his show during New York Fashion Week.

3D printing produces open-source sculpture  2/15/2012

Artist Micah Ganske, best known for his paintings, has partnered with a 3D printing service to give his work a close connection to the state of the art technology.

3D printed chairs are art in familiar shape  2/13/2012

Dutch designer Dirk Vander Kooji has found a new use for an old factory robot. By adding a nozzle to the mechanical arm, Vander Kooji created a giant 3D printer.

3D printers could change food consumption  2/10/2012

The practice of 3D printing food is in its developmental stages, but the scientists and artists behind the movement say it could change the way people eat.

PC Gamers feed fandom with 3D printing  2/9/2012

Some of the new uses that are gaining 3D printing visibility are outpourings of enthusiasm from amateurs.

Doctors predict medical 3D printing's future  2/9/2012

The next frontier of research in the field lies in creating replacement parts out of organic materials for smooth integration into the human body.

Textiles spring from 3D printers  2/8/2012

Taking 3D printing far from its manufacturing prototype origins, designers are using the technology to create high fashions, with designs, textures and forms exactingly planned.

Medical 3D printing makes breakthrough  2/6/2012

A team of Belgian and Dutch doctors has taken the technology forward by a considerable leap by creating an entire prosthetic jaw.

3D printing is tool of choice for innovative projects  2/3/2012

3D printing's present state of evolution is drawing out unique designs fashioned from numerous materials in all shapes and sizes.

Complex 3D printed violin draws wide attention  2/2/2012

An exact replica of a classic Stradivarius violin that was created last year through 3D printing.

RAPID conference to bring 3D printing luminaries together  1/31/2012

All of the great strides the 3D printing industry has made will be on display when the Society of Manufacturing Engineers hosts the RAPID 2012 Conference and Exposition in May.

Experts: 3D printing could bring U.S. manufacturing home  1/30/2012

Experts say the proliferation of 3D printing technology could help slow the outsourcing of American manufacturing labor.

Unique artistic visions modeled in 3D  1/26/2012

Based in Tel Aviv, Israel, Eyal Gever uses a 3D printer to generate the shapes of catastrophic collisions or explosions.

3D printing entrepreneurs take technology on tour  1/25/2012

Two designers have decided to see how far the technology's versatility can stretch, loading two 3D printers into their hybrid car and driving across the country peddling small objects created on the spot.

Animators 3D print their stars  1/23/2012

Aardman Animations, the U.K. studio behind the "Wallace and Gromit" series of films and this year's "Pirates!: Band of Misfits," have begun to experiment with 3D printing.

3D printed kite takes flight  1/18/2012

3D printing has gone many places in the past few years. Now, it is taking to the sky, in the form of a giant cross between sculpture and kite created by British artists Heather and Ivan Morison.

3D printing shows its artful side  1/16/2012

3D printers are a tool of industry, used for rapid prototyping and behind the scenes business work. One U.K. gallery, however, believes that the machines' creations are ready to be shown to the world as art.

3D printing hits show floor at CES  1/16/2012

The Consumer Electronics Show that recently concluded in Las Vegas brought a wealth of new devices to the public's attention.

Soon everyone will experience 3D printing benefits  1/11/2012

3D printing is being eyed for everything from organ transplants to building components for NASA. The technology's next step may be the one that brings it into the home.

3D printing represents future of transplants  1/11/2012

Today's 3D printers are impressive, creating detailed objects from digital models. Tomorrow's 3D printers might just save lives.

3D printing makes inroads in outer space  1/10/2012

A young technology with a possibility-filled and rapidly-approaching future, 3D printing has caught the imagination of clients ranging from cutting-edge fashion designers to the space program.

South Carolina engineering students explore 3D printers  10/19/2011

Engineering graphics students at Northeastern Technical College in Cheraw, South Carolina, recently got some early face-time with the future of their field when they were afforded a first-hand experience with 3D printing technology.

Taiwanese doctors making progress with 3D printed organs  10/13/2011

Medical innovations previously dismissed as the stuff of science fiction novels may soon become reality as doctors around the world continue to explore 3D printing technology.

Stadium developers pitch idea using 3D printing  10/7/2011

A Swedish creative group recently leveraged 3D printing to help promote a new sports arena while construction is still under way.

Trek partners with Objet for 3D printing project  10/5/2011

Trek, a global leader in bicycle manufacturing, has partnered with 3D printing specialists from Objet in an effort to streamline its prototyping procedures.

Objet expands 3D printing solutions into new channels  10/4/2011

Rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing specialist Objet recently announced plans to open additional distribution channels in the Asia-Pacific region, bringing its 3D printing innovations to new markets.

Doctors expand X-ray functionality with 3D printing  10/3/2011

X-rays provide doctors with a variety of crucial anatomical information, but 3D printing is allowing medical professionals to expand their biological models into all dimensions for better analysis and improved patient care.

Objet debuts 3D printed medical and dental solutions  9/30/2011

Leading rapid manufacturing firm Objet recently extended its 3D printing expertise into the healthcare sector with the debut of an innovative printing material.

Designers deliver innovations faster with 3D printing  9/30/2011

Designers from a wide range of industries are beginning to embrace the versatility of 3D printing for a variety of pursuits, but the speed with which manufacturers can produce their creation may be the most valuable advantage of the technology.

Objet integrates new materials with wider variety of printers  9/29/2011

Object, a leading manufacturer of 3D printing solutions, is hoping to expand the popularity of its product catalog by integrating its latest printing materials with a wider variety of 3D printers.

Popular TV program showcases 3D printed model  9/28/2011

The upcoming season of the public television series This Old House will feature a 3D printed model of a historic Revolutionary War era homestead.

Eyeglass owners use 3D printing for custom designs  9/27/2011

Rapid prototyping has enjoyed success in the industrial sector for several years, but fun, functional applications such as new 3D printed eyeglasses may help the technology gain a wider following among everyday consumers.

Origo offers kid-friendly 3D printer  9/26/2011

The rise of 3D printing is having transformative effects on manufacturing operations around the world, but the latest 3D printer from developers at Origo may introduce a whole new generation of consumers to the technology.

Manufacturers unveil eco-friendly, 3D printed car  9/22/2011

Mechanical engineer Jim Kor recently turned heads at the Winnipeg Art Gallery as he unveiled the Urbee Car - a 3D printed vehicle that may be the future of environmentally-friendly transportation.

Aircraft manufacturers solve complex problems with 3D printing  9/21/2011

It seems that no job is too big for 3D printing these days, as manufacturers of the Airbus A380 airliner have adopted the technology to help produce parts for its latest fleet of planes.

Ancient fossils get futuristic makeover with 3D printing  9/20/2011

Researchers from Lehman College in New York City are using futuristic technology to turn back the hands of time as they reconstruct ancient fossils with 3D printing.

Biologists turn to 3D printing for artificial blood vessels  9/19/2011

As innovators in all sectors explore the impressive versatility of 3D printing, a group of German scientists have come up with an intravenous application of the technology - artificial blood vessels.

Pushing the limits of 3D printing  9/15/2011

The future of the 3D printing industry appears to be in good hands as researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology continue to drive the field forward with new innovations.

3D printing primed for growth  9/14/2011

As 3D printing moves beyond industrial applications and into the consumer marketplace, experts are predicting that it will become one of a handful of digital innovations to transform the technology community during the next decade.

3D printing arrives at the dinner table  9/13/2011

Researchers from the Cornell Creative Machines Lab may inspire a new wave of consumer 3D printing applications with their latest innovation: food printing.

3D scanning leads to custom headphones, hearing aids  9/12/2011

One of the most recent innovations in 3D scanning and printing is the ability to create customized "earmaps" that can be turned into perfectly fitting headphone and hearing aid designs.

Reducing costs with flexibility of 3D printing  9/12/2011

With the advent of 3D printing, hobbyists and professional designers alike are discovering a faster, more realistic means of bringing their digital visions to life.

3D printing may save manufacturing  9/1/2011

A new report from Manufacturing Digital found that some in the industry believe 3D printing could bring a new efficiency to the process of creating household objects.

Engineering school creates 3D printing assembly kit, report says  8/31/2011

Since the 1980s, 3D printing has steadily advanced from an expensive technology to one that is more accurate and accessible to a wider audience, including do-it-yourself designers.

3D printing expected to revolutionize furniture production, report says  8/30/2011

As the price of 3D printing continues to decrease, more do-it-yourself designers stand to benefit from the technology's wide range of uses.

3D printing making an impression in the world of decorative art, report says  8/29/2011

3D printing has helped transform the manufacturing and prototyping industries, but according to a new report by the Independent, the technology has broadened its reach to the world of decorative art.

3D printing exposure may expand in 2012, report says  8/26/2011

3D printing has gained more users in recent years as the price of the technology continues to decrease, but, according to one industry observer, 2012 may be the year 3D printing takes a leap forward.

Fashion designer uses 3D printing to create unique clothing  8/24/2011

3D printing has been hailed as one of the tech industry's latest achievements, and its uses are expanding from traditional manufacturing purposes into the world of fashion.

3D printing has not reached its full potential, report says  8/23/2011

Although 3D printing has garnered a great deal of attention in recent years as its accessibility has grown, it has not reached its full potential just yet, according to a recent ITbusiness.ca report.

3D printing helps launch Stephen Colbert model into space  8/22/2011

While 3D printing has helped improve manufacturing capabilities significantly, designers continue to utilize the technology for recreational purposes.

Researchers hope to uncover evolutionary biology, promote 3D printing  8/19/2011

While 3D printing has helped manufacturers produce less expensive prototypes more quickly, the world of academia is also looking to utilize the technology.

US military interested in 3D printing technology  8/18/2011

While 3D printing has helped manufacturers and designers create useful prototypes at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods, the U.S. military also views the technology as beneficial.

3D printing expected to change everything, expert says  8/17/2011

A recent Forbes report highlighted the indelible affect that 3D printing technology will have in several areas moving forward.

3D printing may help produce new drones for military, report says  8/16/2011

Although 3D printing has made its way into the hands of novice designers, the technology may also prove beneficial to U.S. defense contractor Lockheed Martin.

3D printed miniature airplane an industry first  8/15/2011

A team of engineers from the University of Southampton's Computational Engineering and Design Research group may have revolutionized the aeronautical industry with the use of a 3D printer.

3D printing may lead American manufacturing evolution, report says  8/12/2011

According to a recent Washington Post report, 3D printing technology may shift the power of traditional manufacturing cities, such as Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Detroit, to the likes of San Francisco, New York, Austin, Texas, and Raleigh, North Carolina.

3D printing expected to play considerable role in the future, study says  8/10/2011

According to research firm Gartner's 2011 Emerging Technologies Hype Cycle, 3D printing is expected to become a more significant technology in the near future.

Designer uses 3D printer to create Super Mario Kart racers  8/9/2011

While Nintendo has established one of the most iconic video game franchises with Super Mario Brothers, one designer used a 3D printer to create turtle shell racers based on the popular Mario Kart games, according to a recent Dvice report.

3D printing expected to play key role in next 20 years  8/8/2011

As the web turns 20 years old, a recent report by the Next Web gauged what the next two decades will bring to the tech world, and 3D printing was a hot topic.

3D printing a whole new world  8/5/2011

According to a recent Express Buzz report, 3D printing may be the contemporary version of the so-called nanoforge technology made famous by the science-fiction novel Future Peace by Joe Haleman.

3D printer helps replace broken Bugaboo parts  8/4/2011

Rather than pay the $250 quoted to repair his damaged Bugaboo stroller, a designer used a 3D printer to produce his replacement part, according to a recent Instructables.com report.

Dassault Systemes, Local Motors awarded military vehicle design  8/2/2011

3D printing company Dassault Systemes, along with Local Motors, recently announced a joint partnership to produce the first co-created military vehicle.

Designer uses 3D printing to create hands-free skateboard truck  8/1/2011

As 3D printing becomes more accessible to do-it-yourselfers, many seasoned designers are using the technology to bring their dreams to reality.

Designers create worlds first full plane using 3D printing  7/31/2011

According to a recent New Scientist report, several aeronautical engineers have produced the world's first fully printed plane.

3D printing may be modern Star Trek replicator, report says  7/28/2011

For fans of the acclaimed Star Trek television show, there may be a contemporary machine much like the replicator used by the crew.

3D printing produces an array of unique models  7/27/2011

According to a recent Wired report, designers and manufacturers are using 3D printing to create myriad recreational products. For example, Tony Buser produced two Mars rovers that are comprised of 42 separate pieces and do not require any glue or screws for assembly.

MIT team creates robot to monitor nuclear pipelines with aid of 3D printing  7/22/2011

Harry Asada and his team of MIT colleagues have used 3D printing to create small, spherical robots capable of inspecting pipelines in nuclear power stations across the United States.

3D printing expected to aid technology world  7/21/2011

Dave Evans, chief technologist for Cisco's Internet Business Solutions Group, recently spoke at the Cisco Live event about 10 technologies that will have profound effects for the tech world.

3D printing helping dental prosthetics market rebound, report says  7/20/2011

The U.S. dental prosthetics market appears to be on the rebound after a down year in 2010. According to a recent iData Research report, the market is projected to reach more than $11.2 billion this year, representing a double-digit increase from last year.

3D printing process may help replacement teeth process  7/18/2011

According to a recent report by the International Journal of Rapid Manufacturing, mechanical engineers from Imam Hossein University in Iran are using 3D printing and scanning technology to improve the manufacturing process of creating replacement teeth.

3D printing: Both scifi and reality  7/15/2011

Science fiction novelist Charles Stross may have imagined how 3D printing would evolve and ultimately change the world.

Dental lab to provide 3D printing as part of new partnership  7/14/2011

Sensable Dental recently announced Attenborough Dental Laboratories from Nottingham, England, has joined the Sensable Intellifit Production Center Partner Program.

ConforMIS receives loan for its emerging technology  7/13/2011

The state finance and development agency for Massachusetts, MassDevelopment, recently announced it has given a loan from the Emerging Technology Fund of more than $1.4 million to ConforMIS to develop new types of orthopedic implants.

Teacher hopes 3D printing will make its way into the classroom  7/12/2011

According to an InformationWeek report, contributing author and California teacher Buzz Garwood recently attended a 3D printing conference and was impressed with what he saw.

Designers use 3D printing for unconventional car project  7/11/2011

According to a recent Plastics & Rubber Weekly report, a new car design from the Los Angeles architectural practice Emergent will be built with the aid of 3D printing.

3D printing leading American manufacturing revolution  7/6/2011

A recent Forbes blog report highlighted how 3D printing is becoming the "factory of the future," lending credence to what other industry experts feel about the technology.

University researchers use chocolate 3D printer  7/5/2011

For chocolate lovers, there may be a new development that will shape the industry. Researchers at the University of Exeter in the U.K. have built a 3D printer that uses chocolate, rather than plastic or metal, to create objects.

3D printers making their way into home  7/1/2011

According to a recent Ivanhoe report, Cornell University Ph.D. student Jeffery Lipton expects 3D printing to follow the path laid out by the personal computer.

Student develops solar-powered 3D printer  6/29/2011

A student at London's Royal College of Art recently developed a solar-powered 3D printer that uses sand to create glass objects quickly, according to Forbes.

3D finds it way to the big firms, soon to everyone  6/28/2011

DigitalTrends.com recently detailed the growing value of 3D printing in both large enterprises and small businesses.

Manufacturing may see revival thanks to 3D printing  6/24/2011

Forbes innovation blogger Rich Karlgaard recently reported that the American manufacturing industry may experience a rebirth of sorts as a result of increased access to 3D printing.

Future of 3D printing looks bright  6/20/2011

According to a recent CNET report, Janne Kyttanen of a small 3D printing company was not wowed by traditional manufacturing options, so he decided to turn to more innovative solutions.

3D printing continues to amaze  6/16/2011

While some experts have touted 3D printing as a game-changer in the manufacturing industry, a recent Geek With Laptop report expressed how the technology is "changing the world."

German students use 3D printer for race car design  6/15/2011

Engineering students from Berlin have created a race car design and working parts using a 3D printer, according to a recent European Plastics News report.

3D printing can do it all  6/10/2011

A recent Wall Street Journal report highlighted that 3D printing is becoming more accessible, especially for do-it-yourself designers.

Designer creates bikini using 3D printer  6/9/2011

While some companies use 3D printers to speed up the manufacturing process, other designers are utilizing the technology for different purposes.

3D printing will not go away, report says  6/7/2011

Previously, the cost of utilizing 3D printing was the main reason the technology had yet hit the mainstream.

Jeweler uses 3D printing for competitive advantage  6/2/2011

Competing against large jewelry retailers is difficult for smaller companies, but being able to utilize the latest technology may help in the competitive market.

Engineer creates keys with 3D printer  6/1/2011

While 3D printing is gaining momentum for large projects, including NASA prototypes for space exploration, some are using the technology to create much smaller objects - keys.

University receives funds for additional 3D printers  5/31/2011

Even as companies across the globe continue to adopt 3D printing for their manufacturing needs, universities are also utilizing the technology.

NASA uses rapid prototyping for space exploration  5/26/2011

As NASA continues to look at space for continued exploration, it will need the latest technology.

3D scanning, printing helping wounded soldiers  5/24/2011

For American soldiers with head wounds, recovery rates are improving with the aid of new technology, according to a recent report by Design News.

Objet to showcase 3D printers at Rapid 2011  5/23/2011

Objet Geometries is set to demonstrate its Connex multi-material 3D printing system at the Rapid 2011 conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Autodesk announces beta download for 123D  5/20/2011

Autodesk recently announced its 123D software is available for beta release for download.

Designer expects 3D printing to change design industry  5/19/2011

Christian Rasmussen, head of design at Fritz Hansen, spoke with Core77 about the past, present and future of furniture design and the role 3D printing may play.

Engineers construct compact 3D printer  5/18/2011

Researchers at the Vienna University of Technology have produced a compact 3D printer, according to a recent report by Thinq.

Wohlers Associates releases report on AM, 3D printing  5/17/2011

While some have claimed that 3D printing will transform the manufacturing industry, a worldwide study by Wohlers Associates recently revealed that the market for the technology rebounded in 2010.

New York event highlights 3D printing  5/13/2011

At an upcoming event in Brooklyn, New York, the city’s 3rd Ward and a New York-based startup company will showcase the MakerBot Thing-O-Matic - an open-source 3D printer.

US manufacturing market expected to step up production  5/12/2011

According to the Boston Consulting Group, manufacturing is expected to become more competitive in the next five years, bridging the wage gap from other countries, including China.

Objet Geometries shows off 3D printing  5/11/2011

Objet Geometries recently demonstrated the benefits of 3D printing to workflows at the LMT Lab Day West in Garden Grove, California.

3D printing a hit for entrepreneurs, VCs  5/10/2011

3D printing expert Lisa Harouni recently made the case to convince weary investors that the technology is about to transform the manufacturing industry, according to a recent Wired report.

GE, EADS design airplane hinge using 3D printing  5/9/2011

As airlines search for more efficient ways to save money, 3D printing may hold the key. According to a recent report by NextBigFuture.com, General Electric and EADS Innovation Works are designing a lighter, more intricate hinge for planes using 3D printing.

Additive manufacturing helps conjoined twins surgery, expert says  5/6/2011

For conjoined twins that have been successfully separated, most have benefited from additive manufacturing, according to a recent report by Plastics News.

GE establishes additive manufacturing lab  5/5/2011

GE Global Research, General Electric’s central technology development section, recently announced it has established a lab in the field of additive manufacturing.

Mini Strandbeests come to life using 3D printer  5/4/2011

Theo Jansen has created large kinetic sculptures in the past, but is now turning his efforts to construct smaller works with the use of a 3D printer, according to a recent report by Geekosystem.

3D printing for recreational use continues to grow  5/3/2011

Although 3D printing has been around since the 90s and is a relatively new field, it is already starting a manufacturing revolution in southern California, according to a recent report by Neon Tommy.

Mechanical engineers create bike prototype using 3D printing  5/2/2011

Five mechanical engineering students at the University of Pennsylvania have created a new “Alpha Bike” with the aid of 3D printing.

3D printing helping neurosurgical process  4/30/2011

3D models produced by a 3D printing company are being used to help the neurosurgical planning process, a recent EurekAlert report stated.

Rapid prototyping used for fuel efficiency  4/28/2011

As automotive companies continue to search for ways to improve fuel efficiency, rapid prototyping may be the answer.

Speedo reduces prototyping time by using Objet 3D printer  4/27/2011

The Objet Connex350 3D printing system has helped the swimwear company Speedo cut prototyping time by weeks, according to a recent report by TCT Magazine.

Power of Making showcase includes objects created by 3D printing  4/26/2011

Later this year, the Victoria and Albert museum and Crafts Council in the U.K. will showcase more than 100 crafted objects created using all types of designs, including 3D printing, according to a recent report by Creative Boom.

Royal wedding fans can download 3D modeling application for smartphones  4/25/2011

For people unable to attend the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, there is an application that combines laser scanning techniques and 3D modeling to provide users a first hand look at the church and location of the wedding.

Doosan designs forklift with aid of 3D printing  4/22/2011

The company Doosan was able to create a model of its intelligent concept forklift with the help of 3D printing.

3D printing used to create personalized chocolate candy for Easter  4/21/2011

Rather than design traditional chocolate candy, David Carr built a 3D printer along with his MIT colleagues to personalize his chocolate, according to a recent report by the Wall Street Daily.

Technologies enhance mass customization strategies  4/19/2011

After being touted as the future of products, mass customization is finally ready to reaching its potential, according to a report by Forrester.

Local business leaders look to tech, 3D printing for city  4/18/2011

To help restore the city of San Leandro, California’s employment rate, two local business leaders feel attracting more technology companies will help, according to a recent report by SanLeandroPatch.

3D printing application allows users to print 3D model of face  4/15/2011

Despite people saying that print is dead, 3D printing is ushering in a new era of human invention, including utilizing the technology with smartphones, according to a recent report by ReadWriteWeb.com.

3D printing changing the landscape of manufacturing  4/14/2011

Companies utilizing 3D printing are changing the landscape of product design and development, according to a recent report by Manufacturing Digital.

Objet releases 3 advanced materials for 3D printing  4/13/2011

Object Geometries recently announced the availability of three new advanced materials for 3D printing, bringing the company’s total to 65.

3D printing making its way into manufacturing industry  4/11/2011

Although 3D printing has yet to grab hold of the manufacturing industry, the technology may revolutionize the way people define and interact with manufacturing, according to a recent report by Mashable.com.

3D printing may lead to construction of buildings  4/8/2011

3D printing offers companies the ability to design models based on computer designs, but the technology may one day lead to the construction of buildings.

Clarks shoe manufacturer uses 3D printing for faster productions  4/6/2011

UK shoe manufacturer Clarks is utilizing 3D printing to reduce the time it takes for its products to reach the market, according to recent report by Eureka Magazine.

Kerrie Luft making name in fashion world using 3D printing  4/4/2011

A panel of industry insiders for fashion footwear recently awarded shoe designer Kerrie Luft with the Fashion Fringe at Covent Garden Accessory Prize, according to a ElleUK.com report.

Objet Geometries VP to present at 3D printing conference  4/1/2011

Objet Geometries recently announced its executive vice president for products Ofer Shochet will speak at the 3D Systems User Group Conference this month.

3D printing creates personal mini-me  3/31/2011

While the uses of 3D printing can be beneficial to certain industries, the technology also offers people a taste of fantasy as well.

The use of 3D printing no longer costs millions of dollars  3/31/2011

The additive manufacturing market increased 26.4 percent in 2010 due to more efficient and more affordable equipment, according to a recent report by PlasticsToday.com.

3D printing basics  3/31/2011

For those not familiar with 3D printing, a recent article by Reg Hardware’s Nigel Whitfield explains the nuances of the technology that is becoming increasingly popular worldwide.

3D imaging among topics for RAPID 2011 event  3/30/2011

At the RAPID 2011 Conference & Exposition in Minneapolis, Minnesota, a Smithsonian curator will discuss regarding additive technology and a 3D imaging event, the Society of Manufacturing Engineers recently announced.

Aston Martin Racing uses 3D printing for new race car  3/29/2011

Aston Martin Racing recently was able to meet its production schedule of the AMR-One race car using 3D printing.

3D printing conference set for April in Washington  3/28/2011

On April 28, the 3D printing community makes its way to Washington D.C., to tell policymakers what the industry is doing, according to a recent article by PublicKnowledge.org.

3D printing used for vacuum cleaner  3/24/2011

While the benefits of 3D printing applies to major industries, including the medical and dentistry fields, some are using the advanced technology to solve their household problems.

3D printing technology helps dentistry field  3/23/2011

At the International Dental Show in Cologne, Germany, Objet Geometries recently demonstrated how the dentistry field can benefit from 3D printing.

University scientists create 3D-printed insect wings  3/22/2011

Some may say that technology separates us from the natural world, but scientists at Cornell University are using the latest advances in manufacturing technology to improve their knowledge of the insect kingdom.

Combining additive and subtractive manufacturing creates superior process, expert says  3/16/2011

It may seem counterintuitive, but one expert recently asserted that additive and subtractive methods can be combined to create innovative manufacturing processes that exceed conventional methods.

Industry leaders to present at additive manufacturing seminar  3/15/2011

Several industry leaders are scheduled to appear about the upcoming New Additive Manufacturing Technologies Seminar hosted by Materialise and the International Digital Lab at the University of Warwick in Conventry, UK.

3D printing homes could expedite construction process  3/14/2011

While the idea of building an entire home using a 3D printer may seem like an insurmountable task, one expert recently asserted the technology may be less than 10 years away.

3D printing transforming manufacturing industries  3/11/2011

Recently, the technology also received attention from stock market trader Douglas House, who identified 3D printing as "truly transformative."

Navy to build swarm of 3D printing robots  3/10/2011

The U.S. Navy is seeking ways to improve manufacturing processes and recently issued a proposal to develop a "swarm" of micro-robots capable of performing 3D printing functions.

Expert: 3D organ printing can improve pharmaceutical testing  3/9/2011

While the current state of pharmaceutical drug testing is often slow and costly, one expert recently asserted that 3D printing could one day be used to improve this process.

3D printing brings new element to Minnesota classroom  3/8/2011

As it becomes more accessible, 3D printers have become more prevalent in smaller industries, including architecture, dental and even fashion. Now, the technology is making its way into the classroom.

Futuristic bike grown from nylon powder  3/8/2011

European aerospace and defense company EADS recently unveiled a new lightweight bicycle created using methods that could become the future of the manufacturing world.

New York event to explore 3D printing in architecture  3/7/2011

Later this month, architects will have the opportunity to discuss and explore the applications of 3D printing in their industry at an event in New York City.

3D printed organs could eliminate need for donors  3/4/2011

Showcasing the latest advances in regenerative medicine and 3D printing technology, Wake Forest Institute of Regenerative Medicine director Anthony Atala recently created a working kidney using a 3D organ printer.

Expert: 3D printing improves prototyping process  3/2/2011

In a recent report for Time Compression, Objet Geometries executive vice president Gilad Gans said 3D printing has the potential to disrupt the prototyping process and create a "mini industrial revolution."

NEW:UK 2011 highlights supply chain technology for electronics community  3/1/2011

Events organizer New Events recently announced rapid prototyping technology, such as 3D printers, will be one of the focuses of an upcoming conference aimed at the electronics supply chain community.

3D printing takes shoe fashion to new level  2/28/2011

Combining the concepts of high fashion with cutting-edge technology, Brazilian shoe designer Andreia Chaves recently debuted a pair of fashion forward platforms created using a 3D printer, Co.Designs reports.

Business Insider: 3D printing will have enormous impact on industry  2/28/2011

Echoing the opinions of 3D printing enthusiasts worldwide, a recent report by Business Insider suggested the technology has potential to impact the production cycle significantly.

Report: 3D printing on the verge of widespread use  2/25/2011

3D printing has been flying under the radar for some time, but, according to a recent Supply Chain Digest report, it is only a matter of time until the technology achieves widespread appeal.

Motley Fool: 3D printing will have significant impact on manufacturing  2/24/2011

While 3D printing has been around for decades, its popularity is still on the rise. And, according to a recent Motley Fool report, the technology has potential to disrupt the manufacturing industry significantly.

Cornell University researching 3D-printed organs  2/23/2011

Researchers from Cornell University's Fab@Home are exploring ways to create working human organs using 3D printing.

3D printing used to repair iconic sculpture  2/23/2011

The Singer Laren museum in the Netherlands has reportedly turned to 3D printing to repair damages done to one of its most iconic statues.

3D printing enables DIY instrument creation  2/18/2011

No one knows what the future of music holds, but there's a good chance it will involve 3D printing.

Metropolitan Works announces digital design workshop series  2/17/2011

Aspiring designers and artists in the UK will soon have the opportunity to learn about the latest in digital design technology thanks to upcoming workshops offered by London Metropolitan University's Metropolitan Works.

Rapid 2011 incorporates 3D Imaging conference  2/17/2011

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers recently announced the annual Rapid conference and exposition will also include a 3D Imaging event this year.

Dutch designer creates Penrose triangle with 3D printer  2/16/2011

While mathematicians have sworn for decades that it is impossible to create a Penrose triangle, Dutch designer Ulrich Schwanitz recently claimed he had made the impossible possible using a 3D printer.

Report: Additive manufacturing can aid development of fuel-efficient cars  2/15/2011

Automakers can reduce the cost of manufacturing and create lighter, more fuel-efficient vehicles using additive manufacturing, according to a recent Lux Research report.

Report: 3D printing changing manufacturing landscape  2/14/2011

As more companies realize the cost and production benefits of 3D printing, the technology has the potential to reshape the current manufacturing landscape, according to a recent Economist report.

3D printing enhances pitch process for Italian dam  2/10/2011

In an effort to give people an accurate idea of the impact the new structure would have on their region, Italian designer Marco Giubelli recently used a 3D printer to create a scale model of a proposed 90-meter dam for the Biella province.

New event focuses on lasers for manufacturing  2/9/2011

The Laser Institute of America recently announced it is inviting manufacturing professionals from around the country to participate in an upcoming event focused on the applications of laser in manufacturing industries.

Additive manufacturing use for real production increasing, report says  2/7/2011

Real production currently accounts for only 23 percent of all additive manufacturing output, but that figure is expected to rise to 49 percent by 2020, according to a recent Wohlers Associates report.

Haute couture designer uses 3D printing to take fashion to new heights  2/4/2011

Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herben recently unveiled her latest collection of haute couture skirts, dresses and other garments all created using 3D printing technology, Dazed Digital reports.

Mott Community College to open FabLab  2/3/2011

A Flint, Michigan-based community college recently held a ceremony to announce the opening of a new fabrication laboratory designed to increase students' understanding of manufacturing technology.

American artist creates miniature planters using 3D printing  2/3/2011

Signifying the increased accessibility and enthusiasm surrounding 3D printing, one American artist recently utilized the technology to create a unique and unusual way to care for houseplants.

UK medical group takes advantage of rapid prototyping technology  2/2/2011

Peacocks Medical Group was recently one of four UK businesses selected in a Europe-wide project to upgrade its production process by implementing rapid prototyping technology, the Journal reports.

Mercedes Benz sculpture highlights rapid prototyping technology  2/1/2011

German auto-manufacturer Mercedes Benz recently unveiled new artwork designed to call attention to the company's history while also ushering in a new era of innovation, Motor Ward reports.

Toy Story 3 director enthused over 3D printing  1/31/2011

While the applications of 3D printing have been seen across a number of industries, its uses in the film world are still being explored. Innovative film studio Pixar is on the forefront of that exploration by printing 3D models of its movie characters.

Summit aims to promote additive manufacturing awareness  1/28/2011

Objet Geometries is one of several additive manufacturing industry leaders that has agreed to participate in an upcoming CEO summit designed to increase awareness of 3D printing and other rapid prototyping technology.

French Culinary Institute explores applications of 3D printed food  1/27/2011

The French Culinary Institute in Manhattan recently introduced a new way of putting the icing on the cake, by implementing a 3D printer to the classroom, CNN reports.

Architect firm uses rapid prototyping for sustainable design  1/26/2011

In an effort to employ environmentally sustainable practices, HGA Architects will utilize rapid prototyping as part of the design process for a eco-friendly building at East Los Angeles College.

EuroMold moves to Brazil  1/26/2011

Event organizer Demat recently announced it is expanding its range of manufacturing industry trade shows to South America by introducing EuroMold Brasil 2012.

Objet highlights new printers, materials at SolidWorks World  1/25/2011

3D printer manufacturer Objet Geometries recently announced it will spotlight a number of new materials and equipment at the SolidWorks World 2011 event currently going on in San Antonio, Texas.

AmeriMold to highlight additive manfuacturing, mold-making  1/24/2011

Additive manufacturing and mold-making technologies will be the focus of the upcoming AmeriMold technical conference and networking event in Rosemont, Illinois, near Chicago, MFRTech.com recently reported.

Engineer uses rapid prototyping to treat heart condition  1/21/2011

Given the option to spend the rest of his life on a blood-thinning medication or risk suffering a fatal heart attack, a UK-based engineer decided to opt for Plan C and develop a new device to treat heart conditions using rapid prototyping technology, the Engineer reports.

3D printing contest encourages sustainability  1/19/2011

Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, is taking advantage of the economical and ecological benefits provided by 3D printing by launching a contest designed at addressing real environmental issues.

Medical device manufacturer uses 3D printing to improve development process  1/18/2011

After years of outsourcing rapid prototyping service, a medical equipment manufacturer has reportedly turned to in-house 3D printing to accelerate its new product development process.

Additive manufacturing conference invites industry reps to submit ideas  1/17/2011

Loughborough University in the UK recently invited professionals within the additive manufacturing industry to submit papers and abstracts that study the applications of the growing technology, TCT Magazine reports.

3D printing provides students with hands-on study of volcanic eruption  1/12/2011

Students at Clevedon School in North Somerset, England, are using 3D printing technology to study the effects volcanic eruptions can have on surrounding areas and landscapes.

Corporate experimentation leads to more rapid prototyping, study finds  1/11/2011

Business executives are becoming open to experimentation in order to understand and act upon a potential opportunity better, which is leading to an increased use of rapid prototyping and 3D printing technology, a recent study found.

3D printers nurture student interest in engineering careers  1/10/2011

High schools in Tonawanda, New York, have introduced a program aimed at encouraging student interest in engineering and biomedical careers and providing them access to technology commonly used in those industries, the Tonawanda News reports.

3D printing used to create working flute  1/6/2011

In an attempt to test the capabilities of 3D printing technology, MIT Media Lab researcher Amit Zoran has created a fully functional concert flute using an Objet Connex500 3D printer.

UTEP to build 3D printing center  1/5/2011

The University of Texas at El Paso recently announced it has received $9 million to fund the building of a new research facility designed to create printed electronics through additive manufacturing technology.

3D printing included in JWTs 100 Things to Watch list  1/4/2011

A sign the technology is primed to move into the mainstream, New York-based advertising agency JWTIntelligence recently cited 3D printing as a trend to watch in the new year.

Expert predicts big year for 3D printing in 2011  1/3/2011

This year could be a significant one for 3D printing, as an expert recently predicted the market will see its first $1 million 3D printed product in 2011.

Summit held to discuss additive manufacturing promotion  12/29/2010

Several representatives from leading additive manufacturing companies recently met at the annual EuroMold event to discuss promoting additive manufacturing technology through public relationships, TCT Magazine reports.

Research firm uses 3D printing to create food  12/23/2010

Dutch firm TNO Research has developed a 3D printer that uses rapid prototyping and manufacturing techniques to create food items, FoodNavigator.com recently reported.

University students use 3D printing to test supersonic jet  12/17/2010

Engineering students from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, recently unveiled a scale model of a luxury business jet, which was created using a 3D printer.

Futurist predicts automotive 3D printing partnership in 2011  12/16/2010

Global futurist Jack Uldrich recently revealed his technology trends predictions for the upcoming year. In addition to robotic warfare, interactive billboards and other technological advances, Uldrich envisions 2011 will see a significant union between 3D printing and the U.S. automotive industry.

Next decade looks good for 3D printing  12/14/2010

3D printing is primed to see tremendous growth within the next five to 10 years, as the cost of equipment continues to decrease and the availability of new materials increases, a 3D printing expert recently asserted.

Toy Research Institute creates eco-efficient plastic compound  12/13/2010

Spanish nonprofit organization the Toy Research Institute recently announced the development of a new plastic compound that utilizes natural dry biomass to strengthen materials used in rapid and additive manufacturing technology.

Additive manufacturing greener than other techniques, researchers find  12/10/2010

A team of researchers at Loughborough University in the UK recently discovered additive manufacturing can reduce the amount of waste and produce more eco-friendly objects than more traditional techniques, such as machining, the Engineer reports.

3D printed furniture finds celebrity favor  12/9/2010

3D printing needs killer app, expert says  12/8/2010

Just as gaming was instrumental in getting personal computers into homes around the country, one expert suggests 3D printing will also find an application that makes its presence in the home nearly impossible to live without.

3D printing used to create energy-free cooling system  12/7/2010

In an effort to provide low-energy relief on a hot day, one London-based design firm has created an energy-free cooling system using 3D printing.

3D printed jewelry has potential medical applications  12/6/2010

New York-based designer Alissia Melka-Teichroew recently displayed her new line of intricate ball-and-socket jewelry, which she created using 3D printing technology. And while the aesthetic value of her designs isn't without merit, the technology's potential medical applications could prove to have more of an impact, Big Think reports.

British advanced technology forum expands  12/3/2010

After hosting a record number of attendees in 2010, manufacturing media publisher Rapid News Communications Group recently announced it will expand its annual product development and additive manufacturing forum in the UK to include two new events.

EuroMold 2010 sees international growth  12/3/2010

Demat's annual mold-making and design development trade fair EuroMold opened this week in Frankfurt, Germany, with a record number of exhibitors expected to showcase the latest trends in design technology, including rapid prototyping and 3D printing equipments.

Military seeks to treat wounds with 3D bio-printing  12/1/2010

The Armed Forces Institute of Regenerative Medicine is developing a way to treat serious burn wounds using 3D scanning and bio-printing technology, Invention and Technology News recently reported.

3D printing could revolutionize fashion industry  11/30/2010

While 3D printers have been used for decades in such industries as architecture and industrial design, it is now finding its way into more creative markets, including the fashion industry, BBC News reports.

Engineers use 3D printing to build robotic elephant trunk  11/29/2010

In an effort to address safety concerns of industrial robots, scientists at the German engineering firm Festo recently unveiled a new robotic handling arm designed to be both flexible and safe, New Scientist reports.

3D printing takes homemade gifts to a new level  11/29/2010

With the winter holiday season now abreast, those looking to give their loved ones something with a personal touch are likely to turn to homemade presents, such as knitted sweater or free car wash coupons.

3D printing emerging as must-have technology, Digital Trends says  11/24/2010

Digital Trends recently counted 3D printing among the innovations finding its way onto store shelves and into homes in the near future.

Annual UK 3D printing event sees continued growth  11/19/2010

Rapid News Communications Group recently announced the success of this year's TCT Live and MM Live UK events, noting a record high turnout for the annual conferences.

Patent reveals 3D printing used in new rocket engine  11/18/2010

3D printing may be key to building a rocket engine that creates its own fuel, Technology Review reports.

Company wants to put 3D printers in orbit  11/15/2010

It may sound like science fiction, but a new company is looking to take 3D printing into space.

Shoe designer takes bold step forward with 3D printing  11/12/2010

Shoe enthusiasts looking for that perfect fit might be in luck, as a London-based shoe designer recently developed a new method of shoemaking that uses 3D printing to create customized footwear.

California science teacher introducing 3D printing to classroom  11/8/2010

Alameda Community Learning Center science teacher Carlton Grizzle was recently awarded a new 3D printer to help bring cutting-edge learning experiences to his students.

3D printing in demand by small businesses  11/8/2010

While 3D printing has been used by large businesses for decades to create everything from auto parts to medical devices and architectural models, small businesses are beginning to show a stronger interest in the technology, the Globe and Mail recently reported.

Utah university updates pinewood derby for 21st century  11/5/2010

The Engineering Graphics and Design Technology department at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah has found a way to encourage student interest in engineering through a pinewood derby-style 3D design competition.

First car developed entirely with a 3D printer unveiled  11/2/2010

Canadian engineering group Kor Ecologic and a 3D printing firm recently announced a partnership to create one of the world’s most fuel-efficient cars with its entire body built using 3D printing.

3D printing to be featured at interior design exhibition  11/1/2010

Additive manufacturer technologies such as 3D printing and 3D scanning will get a moment in the spotlight at the upcoming Index 2010 interior design exhibition in Dubai this month.

3D printing transforming toy industry  10/29/2010

The invention of 3D scanners and stereolithography is changing the way toy-makers and model-making hobbyists approach their craft.

Companies turn to university for 3D printing resources  10/28/2010

The creative minds of the Instrumentation and Model Facility at the University of Vermont in Burlington are using their 3D printing resources to help companies develop new and cutting-edge technology, the Burlington Free Press recently reported.

On-demand 3D printing has potential environmental benefits  10/27/2010

By reducing waste and transportation emissions, on-demand 3D printing could have a number of environmental benefits, a 3D printing expert recently said.

3D printers to take stage at European plastics fair  10/26/2010

Rapid prototyping and manufacturing technologies, such as 3D printing, are set to take the spotlight at this year’s Euromold fair in Frankfurt, Germany.

Neometrix gives customers 3D printing test drive  10/25/2010

Neometrix Technologies recently announced a scheme to let prospective customers evaluate their 3D printing products in-house before they decide to make a purchase.

Objet Geometries to demonstrate 3D printing at K 2010  10/22/2010

Objet Geometries will highlight the expanding applications of its 3D printing technology at the upcoming K 2010 exhibition in Dusseldorf, Germany, Graphic Repro Online reports.

Jewelry designer uses 3D printing to expedite business  10/21/2010

The process of designing jewelry by hand can be a laborious one. Finding the right materials, then manipulating them into the shape the client wants can be both time-consuming and expensive.

3D printing helps prevent hearing loss  10/20/2010

A British company recently introduced a way to help fight hearing damage caused by loud noises through the use of 3D scanning and printing.

Lego 3D printer builds Lego creations  10/19/2010

Battle Bricks have managed to marry their work with childhood fantasies by creating a 3D printer that builds Lego designs.

3D printing to hit mainstream in five to 10 years  10/12/2010

Transformational technologies such as 3D printing, mobile robots and autonomous vehicles will become mainstream across a range of industries in five to 10 years, according to a recent report from Gartner.