Gadgets

3D Printing Bone on a budget!

September 14, 2011

Mark Frame from RHSC Glasgow recently used CT-scan information and Shapeways to 3D print models of bones with fractures for…

HP Printer ‘Kind of’ Scans 3D Objects

September 11, 2011

Ok, so the HP LasertJet Pro 200 color MFP M275 (catchy name) does not really 3D scan an object in…

The First Downloadable 3D Printer: Built in Minecraft

July 14, 2011

Wow, 8x8x12 meter 3D printer running inside of Minecraft. Ok, it may not have the finest resolution (at 1x1x1 meter…

AMF: A Better File Format for 3D Printing?

June 28, 2011

The STL has been the quasi-default file format for 3D printing/rapid prototyping since the mid 80’s when it was developed…

Announcing Shapeways First 3D Design Workshop!

June 13, 2011

At Shapeways, we want the power of 3D printing to be available to everyone. That’s why we’re running our…