# 3D printing

## [Guest Post: The Benefits of Attending a Technical University](/content/blog/the-benefits-of-attending-a-technical-university/index.html)
January 29, 2016

We get lots of questions from community members asking about how to break in to the industry of 3D printing….  
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## [New Student Discount!](/content/blog/new-student-discount/index.html)
August 13, 2015

As we start planning for a new school year (at least in the northern hemisphere) I wanted to connect and…  
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## [Announcing Frosted Extreme Detail (or FXD), our highest resolution 3D printed plastic ever](/content/blog/announcing-frosted-extreme-detail-or-fxd-our-highest-resolution-3d-printed-plastic-ever/index.html)
April 15, 2015

Today we are excited to announce our newest material, Frosted Extreme Detail! It uses the same resin and printer as…  
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## [Welcome Michael Weinberg: Shapeways General Counsel and IP Expert](/content/blog/welcome-michael-weinberg-shapeways-general-counsel-and-ip-expert/index.html)
April 2, 2015

Hi Shapeways!  I’m excited to be joining the team as the new IP and General Counsel around here.  3D printing…  
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## [Introducing Our Coolest Material Yet – Moon Dust!](/content/blog/introducing-our-coolest-material-yet-moon-dust/index.html)
April 1, 2015

Last year, 3D printers took off to print in space. Now, Shapeways is incredibly thrilled to announce that we’ve added…  
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