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3D printing technologies will be included in Japanese education program
3D printing technologies will be included in Japanese education program

Nowadays a lot of modern technologies are used in schools as well as 3D printing technologies. Recently the Japanese government announced their plans to support the use of 3D printers in education process. The government hopes that it will help kids to receive hands-on experience in learning about 3D data and 3D printing technology in Read more

Stratasys created a symbol of the New Year
Stratasys created a symbol of the New Year

How many times do you celebrate New Year? Probably some of our readers recently celebrated Chinese New Year as well. 2014 is the Year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac. The horse is regarded as an intelligent, elegant, energetic and reliable animal, and it signifies a successful and strong year ahead. Stratasys team decided Read more

New OWL Nano 3D Printer with ultra-high resolution
New OWL Nano 3D Printer with ultra-high resolution

3D printing industry is growing up and we could hear about new 3D printer models with increasing frequency. Please welcome a new 3D printer model called OWL Nano, named after its originating company, Old World Laboratories. The OWL has a curious and a little bit strange design but at the same time can deliver incredibly Read more

Organovo Delivers the 1st 3D Liver Tissue Ahead of Schedule
Organovo Delivers the 1st 3D Liver Tissue Ahead of Schedule

Recently Organovo announced that the 1st 3D liver tissue was delivered to a laboratory outside of the company to KOL (key opinion leader) for experimentation. Initially the target date for the milestone was April 2014. KOL are top research scientists in a particular field whose opinions and publications will influence practice. Organonvo expects KOL scientist Read more

Software Will Make 3D Printing Metals in Space a Reality
Software Will Make 3D Printing Metals in Space a Reality

Nowadays when people are seriously thinking about building colonies on Mars, the usage of 3D printing technologies in space programs doesn’t seem to be so unrealistic. One of such programs is related to design of a large-scale 3D printer that can make metal components in space. This program is developing by the European Space Agency Read more

3D Systems and Google give new breath to Ara project
3D Systems and Google give new breath to Ara project

Google recently announced that they would sell most of its Motorola Mobility division to Lenovo for $2.91 billion. But if we take a look at this trade a little bit closer we could see that Google has kept “the best parts” of Motorola for itself, such as major patents portfolio, as well as its advanced Read more

GM uses 3D printing technologies in vehicles manufacturing
GM uses 3D printing technologies in vehicles manufacturing

Recently you could see how several General Motors cars won Car of the Year honors at the Detroit auto show. You also may be interested to know that GM has been using 3D rapid prototype technologies for more than two decades. Today GM Company is a real leader in North America and many suppliers, as Read more

3D printing brings revolution in knee surgeries
3D printing brings revolution in knee surgeries

Nowadays 3D printing technologies are used in different areas such as aerospace engineering, architecture, design and etc. But one of the most important spheres that really cares everyone is medicine. In medicine, 3D printing technologies had most success with dental work, hearing aids but it is also being developed and revolutionized joint replacements. Let’s remember Read more

Future of 3D printing in the US: Obama proposes creation of six new tech manufacturing hubs
Future of 3D printing in the US: Obama proposes creation of six new tech manufacturing hubs

Most of our readers probably heard about US President Barack Obama’s annual State of the Union Address last week but I believe not many noticed a brief mention of 3D printing topic during President Obama speech. Obama said that it was decided to open six new high-tech manufacturing hubs in the US this year. Probably Read more

Unique 3D Printing Experience in Adidas Pop-up Shop in London
Unique 3D Printing Experience in Adidas Pop-up Shop in London

It all began 5o years ago when Adidas introduced their two new Stan Smith collections named after the American tennis player. Up to now, more than 40 million pairs were sold. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of their bestselling trainer shoes Adidas opened a pop-up store at the Old Truman Brewery in East London. The Read more