HP Unveils Future of 3D Printing and Immersive Computing as Part of Blended Reality Vision
HP 3D Print Technology to set standards in quality, performance and speed with break-through economics New Immersive Computing platform, Sprout by HP, intuitively redefines how creation and technology come together PALO ALTO, Calif., October 29, 2014 – HP (NYSE: HPQ) today introduced its vision for the future of computing and 3D printing by unveiling its […]
The Dawn Of Consumer 3D Printing Has Arrived
At 7.2 inches per side, weighing in at 2.2 lbs, and currently going for $299 USD on Kickstarter, the dream of a 3D printer in your home can now be a reality. The Micro is dubbed the “First Truly Consumer 3D Printer”and after reading the specs I can see why. It’s desktop friendly, can be […]
ASK ROCK: Should I Invest In 3D Printing?
Welcome to ASK ROCK, a monthly advice column where industry expert Rock LaManna will answer your questions on topics such as: key financials for business, and how it can lead to profitable organic growth, M&As, strategic alliances, succession plans, and exit strategies. He will also talk about leadership and present family business case studies. Do you have […]
The First-Ever 3D-Printed Book Cover Has Arrived
Ok, perhaps there IS a commercial use for PRINT and 3D Printers after all! Thanks to Gary Jones from PIA for sharing this in my LinkedIn Group! Check It Out: The First-Ever 3D-Printed Book Cover The limited edition of ‘On Such a Full Sea’ brings publishing into the future (or, rather, one possible future) By Lily Rothman @lilyrothman […]
Say Hello To My Little 3D Printed TOOTH!
Over Fourth Of July weekend I managed to crack my tooth on a peach pit. For the record, it was a really nice and juicy Georgia peach that didn’t mean any harm. And even though it’s likely to be the most expensive peach I will ever eat, the dark cloud showed it’s silver lining when […]
1/1 Interview with Trevor Kirchner, Unisource Packaging Engineer And 3D Print Prototype Pioneer
While doing some research on 3D printing, I learned that Unisource Engineered Solutions was using this technology to create packaging and prototypes as a service! I had seen plenty of examples of 3D printing, but here was a “paper” company who invested in the machines and was using them to help customers and actually make […]
World’s First 3D Printing Photo Booth to Open in Japan
This is brilliant! I wonder if this tech will be available for THE PRINTERVERSEtm at PRINT 13??? Since Marco (@miercs) sent me this link, I think he should also figure out how to get one to the US! If you agree, please tweet him “I want a mini-me Marco!” – and maybe he will succumb […]
3D-Printed Head Shaped Urns Coming To Mantle Near You. UM CREEPY!
Described as “a new and exciting way to memorialize your loved one,” a Vermont company named Cremation Solutions has gone heads (no shoulders here) above the rest with their 3-D printed likenesses of the dearly departed. Created by photos, these Urns are the latest in the personalization trend that really puts others to shame! You […]
Hacker Opens High Security Handcuffs With 3D-Printed And Laser-Cut Keys
While a bunch of us were debating how brands would control the design copyrights and utility patents on objects that could be replicated by 3D printing, along comes this little twist. Are handcuff keys the only keys that are universal? It’s no wonder that some hackers and criminals are “invited” to work with law enforcement […]
Fujifilm Tests The 3D Printing Waters
This could be fun… and it seems if it works out 3D home printers would be the next step. George: “Honey, Astro hid the wrench again”… Jane: “Give me five minutes and I’ll print one for you” … Fujifilm tests the 3D printing waters By Noel McKeegan 3D printing is starting to surf a wave […]
Lisa Harouni: A primer on 3D printing
2012 may be the year of 3D printing, when this three-decade-old technology finally becomes accessible and even commonplace. Lisa Harouni gives a useful introduction to this fascinating way of making things — including intricate objects once impossible to create. via Lisa Harouni: A primer on 3D printing | Video on TED.com.
3D Printing Brings New Angle To Animation
By Meaghan Murphy Sony Pictures upcoming “The Pirates! Band of Misfits” still uses molding clay and traditional stop-motion animation to bring its wide-eyed characters to life, but creator Aardman Animations happily embraced a strange new technology to make those figures speak: 3D printers. A 3D printer is much like an ordinary one, but it works in […]