The "great unwashed" is now aware of 3D printing -- they've read about it in the papers; on blogs, or seen it on TV. They think that it's as simple as downloading products or making them themselves, using CAD programs, apps and 3D scanners; printing them out at home or in localised print shops. But like the cupcake or goji berries, 3D printing is severely overhyped -- I should know, it's what I do for a living. Read More >>
Last summer guests at Disney's Hollywood Studios had the opportunity to get a miniature version of themselves frozen in carbonite thanks to the magic of 3D printing. And this year that one-of-a-kind souvenir will be available again, with the addition of a Stormtrooper option if you like what the Empire has been doing in that galaxy far, far away. Read More >>
3D printers have promised to revolutionise manufacturing as we know it, but are we really going to spend the future with such a limited colour palette for our 3D creations? Not if botObjects' new full color ProDesk3D printer delivers on its lofty promises. Read More >>
Featured comment by Pleasethink:
"That's true actually. I didn't notice that. This isn't even technically a "colour" 3d printer. Not more so than any other extrusion based 3D printer a..." More »
Ask anyone who was an avid gamer in the 1990s what the greatest console game of all time is, and a vast majority will say GoldenEye on the N64. Many of us lost a good chunk of our childhood to the game's fantastic multiplayer mode and its wonderful weaponry, including the dastardly remote mines which you can now enjoy in real life. Read More >>
Featured comment by Retuer:
"Or... Buy an old PC joystick PC Commander Pro), and spray it grey, add a few LEDs, and throw in a cheapo red button! Almost wish I'd kept mine - only ..." More »
Once a tool designed exclusively for trained technicians, 3D printers are now almost as easy to use as your desktop inkjet—except when it comes to designing and prepping the requisite 3D models. That step still requires an expertise with 3D modelling software, and is a barrier to 3D printing that MakerBot hopes to remove with its new Digitizer Desktop 3D Scanner. Read More >>
Back in 2008 Mcor Technologies unveiled its brilliant Matrix 3D printer that created models from a stack of regular old copier paper. It was a cheap way to dabble in 3D printing, and now the company has unveiled a new model, the Iris, that adds a bit of color to your creations. Read More >>
Featured comment by otuama:
"However interesting this new method is, it seems like a very laborious task, having to cut away sections with a knife." More »
As expected, Skyfall stormed the cinemas; broke some records, and even had a few of us reaching for our tissues during that scene. While the rest of us are now looking forwards to The Hobbit, opening next month, one talented Giz UK reader will soon be receiving a pretty unique Skyfall souvenir -- designed by their own fair hands in our 3D Printing Challenge. Read More >>
Featured comment by Alfred Heflander:
"Congratulations!
Although, get your gaming in while you can. That DS won't see much action once you're sleep deprived and changing poopy nappies ever..." More »
These days filmmakers often turn to computer graphics for scenes of destruction that would otherwise be too expensive or dangerous to stage in real life. But Skyfall posed a different problem. Namely that the effects crew didn't want to damage a priceless 1960 Aston Martin DB 5 that appeared in the original Bond film 50 years ago. Read More >>
We've extended the deadline for this month's James Bond-themed 3D Printing Challenge, as have only received two -- yes, two! -- entries. So, if you want to win a Tokyoflash watch of your choosing, please get your entries in by Friday 19th. [3D Printing Challenge] Read More >>
Skyfall! It's all we can think about here at Giz UK, but luckily there are just...59 days until cinemas reload their pistols with the latest in the James Bond series. With our latest 3D Printing Challenge, we want you to look at the Bond universe: the cars; the martinis; the guns; the Bond girls, and create a 3D render to be in with the chance to win a model of your own design, plus a Tokyoflash watch. Read More >>
The winning model in our latest 3D Printing Challenge is so flippin' (heh) awesome, that I'm very tempted to ask Nick at 3DPrintUK if he can make one for me. We asked for Olympics-themed models, and seven utterly incredible entries were sent in...but only one can win a 3D print of their design, and a Tokyo Flash watch of their choosing. Read More >>
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"In the words of Barney Stinson.... Challenge Accepted!!
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A pair of MIT researchers—Ilan Moyer and Nadya Peek—have created a briefcase that can be used to create almost anything, including a duplicate of itself. And that's because inside the case is a multi-purpose tool that works as a CNC mill, a precision cutter, and a 3D printer. Read More >>
After a brief hiatus, our monthly 3D Printing Challenge is back with a vengeance. What better way to parody celebrate the London 2012 Olympics, than by designing your own CAD image depicting a sport; an athlete; an Olympics stadium, or even the Olympics logo itself... Read More >>
The creators of what will be one of the first commercially available 3D chocolate printers had hoped their device would hit the market well before Easter, letting consumers print their own cheap bunnies and eggs at home. Read More >>
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