Why The Idea of a Personal Factory Induced Me To Start Geomagic (Part 1)
Part I of two blog posts by Ping Fu, CEO of Geomagic, on the path that led her to found a ground-breaking 3D software company...
View ArticleWhy the ‘Maker’ in me was Seduced by Sensable (Part 2)
In the second of a two-part post from guest blogger Ping Fu, we find out more about how the Geomagic / Sensable merger came about and where it is headed — an incredible story and inspiring ambition.
View ArticleWe all have a responsibility to do 'good' with 3D Printing, says 3D Systems'...
Abe Reichental has been CEO at 3D Systems since 2003 — in which time the technology he loves has done good things (enhanced lives, made better products). Here Abe calls on the industry to keep it that...
View ArticleExOne and Additive Manufacturing at IMTS
IMTS, North America's major machine tool show is taking place this week, Duncan Wood reports on the additive manufacturing on show at the event.
View ArticleThe 3D printing reality distortion field
The key to making the most of any new technology is to understand what it's really capable of — and that's not happening with 3D printing, so says Joris Peels...
View ArticleJoris Peels: The Blank Canvas Problem
As 3D Printing technology breaks down production barriers the biggest hurdle users face is their own imagination, as Joris Peels explains...
View ArticleCowboys, Indians and closed loop control
What do you call a person who uses artifice and cunning to make unfounded promises of untold millions if only you would give them the money to implement their crazy idea? Fraudster or serial...
View ArticleThe freeformer & AKF from Arburg - Some Questions Answered
Arburg created a bit of a storm on the eve of the 2013 edition of K Show in Düsseldorf. Duncan Wood caught up with Herbert Kraibühler, Managing Director of Technology & Engineering and Oliver...
View ArticleWhy the ‘Maker’ in me was Seduced by Sensable (Part 2)
In the second of a two-part post from guest blogger Ping Fu, we find out more about how the Geomagic / Sensable merger came about and where it is headed — an incredible story and inspiring ambition.
View ArticleThe 3D Printing Intersection Between Creativity and Business Opportunities
In a previous post I highlighted retail outlets for 3D printed products & talented designers presenting innovative designs to consumers. For me, this is a fascinating area — a clear intersection...
View Article3D Printing in the Home: Who do you agree with?
The five people that were voted the most influential in the 3D printing and additive manufacturing sector have been interviewed by Jim Woodcock and it has identified a real divide on the: ‘Will...
View ArticleCome and get Personal at TCTLive Next Week
So we are just a week out from TCTLive 2012, which this year will feature the Personalize Pavilion — right now I am a paradoxical bundle of excitement, stress, gleeful anticipation and dread....
View ArticleCome and help us take on the world!
We have three vacancies to work in one of the hottest industries around — 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing is the hottest technology on the block. Come and help us spread the word.
View ArticleReview: Creatr by Leapfrog Part II
Deepak Mehta (Aka @deeeep) reviewed the Creatr 3D printer by Leapfrog for us not long after he purchased it. Here he tells us how it is performing a year down the line.
View Article3D Printing, an education
There are plans afoot to put a 3D printer into every school but as Government's drag their heels in giving children a head start in this technology, one Design & Technology teacher is racing ahead.
View ArticleChenderit School's first 3D Print
3D Systems donated a Cube to the school at this year's TCT Show, after a couple of months of red tape they finally made their first 3D print.
View ArticleThe Chenderit School Blog 3
The UK Government has announced a significant investment into 3D printing at Antsy Park, Coventry. Chenderit school is less than 40 miles away and is preparing its children for the future.
View ArticleChenderit School - Upgrading
Design & Technology teacher at Chenderit School Anna Marriot has now been using a 3D Printer on the course for six months. Time for an upgrade.
View Article3D Systems partner with Coke for latest 3D Printer
With help from their CCO, will.i.am 3D Systems have teamed up with Coca-Cola to produce a printer, which uses recycled PET bottles as material.
View ArticleWorld 3D Printing Technology Industry Exhibition debuts in Qingdao
Graham Tromans reports on World 3D Printing Technology Industry Conference and Exhibition in Qingdao.
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