Makers, Doers and Tinkerers Unite: How the Maker Movement and 3D Printing...
Recently, the term ‘maker movement’ has been increasingly thrown around the web by techies, designers, and creative DIY-er types galore. For those unaware of its meaning or have yet to be acquainted...
View ArticleGE Garages Goes to DC
General Electric has started a national tour series of pop-up workshops, lectures, and 3D printing labs that are open to the public. The program, called Garages, has settled in Washington, D.C. as of...
View ArticleDesigning a 3D Printed Batmobile
Ever looked at a car and thought, ‘I would have designed that better’? Your chance to do so may be right around the corner, as Local Motors, Inc. have opened their car design challenge to the public....
View ArticleFear of 3-D Printing – Fight the Luddites Among Us
Whenever a new technology arises, the Luddites among us rise. As it becomes increasingly commonplace, both at home and in the manufacturing spaces, 3-D printing is no exception to this. I would almost...
View Article3D Printing for Aerospace & Aviation: Current Developments
Aviation is a very interesting market for 3D printing. Aircraft are a low volume product with a lot of parts. Weight saving on aircraft directly reduces the seat mile cost for the carrier and this is a...
View ArticleCrowdsource 3D Printer Owners and Hubs to Benefit Your Community
Since 2009 we have seen additive manufacturing race to our desktops. A number of startups started with the goal of offering for the first time, attainable and affordable access to 3D printers to...
View ArticleAre you a 3D printing business or service owner?
We are currently preparing a 3D printing company report for the year 2015, which will include a crowdsourced prediction (Powered by Wikistrat) of the coming years and decades in the 3D printing...
View ArticleEmpathy is the force that drives the 3D printing revolution
Empathy is the ability to experience the thoughts, emotions, and direct experiences of other people. It goes beyond sympathy, which is merely a feeling of care and understanding for the suffering of...
View ArticleCrowdsourcing the future of 3D printing
3D printing – or additive manufacturing – is an industry in its infancy, and a mere buzzword for the average person. It lacks a tangible concept and and a real, measurable track record that would allow...
View ArticleSwimming With 3D Printed Sharks
For many years I hosted Super Bowl parties. We had great times, but I rarely watched the game, much less the commercials or halftime show. This year was different. We sat home, by ourselves and hung...
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