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10 Things You Need To Know Before Buying A 3D Printer

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Published on 24/07/2017 08:43

1. Types of 3D printers

3D printing is a broad term that covers the technologies required for producing physical materials. The one you probably heard of in the media and the most popular among hobbyists is the one that uses Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM).
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
FDM is an additive process, where a model is created by heating and extruding plastic, pieced together layer by layer. Most of the 3D printers referred in this post works on FDM, as they are more widely available and easy to find

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NDSU makes progress towards fully self-replicating 3D printer for space exploration

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Published on 21/07/2017 09:45

One of the most interesting applications for 3D printing that is currently being researched is self-replicating robotics. A 3D printer should eventually be developed that will effectively be able to 3D print another version of itself, as well as all kinds of other products and components. (Not an ordinary RepRap, but something more complete and complex.)
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Naval architect says 3D printing entire superyachts will be a reality by 2030

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Valery

Published on 17/07/2017 08:54

We’ve reported before on the increasing use of 3D printing in the world of sailing, as the technology is being implemented more and more to allow the most cutting-edge yacht designs. This trend is set to continue in the years to come, and a recent presentation given by a leading naval architect at the Superyacht Design Symposium suggests that 3D printing technology could be capable of producing an entire yacht by the year 2030.
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AbilityMate 3D prints shoes for kids with cerebral palsy

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Valery

Published on 21/06/2017 15:43

A young toddler with cerebral palsy in Sydney, Australia has taken her first independent steps thanks to a pair of 3D printed "Magic Shoes." Eve Darcy was diagnosed with the pervasive physical disability when she was only a few weeks old, making walking extra difficult for the youngster. A walking frame was required for Eve’s baby steps, which were limited to a few small steps at a time.
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New 3D printed screening device shows e-cigarettes wreak as much havoc on your DNA as tobacco cigarettes

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Published on 13/06/2017 16:51

Researchers at the University of Connecticut (UConn) are pioneering the use of a new 3D printed testing device that can measure DNA damage. Their first application with the breakthrough gadget? Testing the effects of electronic cigarettes or e-cigarettes, in a new study that has yielded some game-changing, but not altogether unexpected, results.
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Korean researchers make '50x cheaper' 3D printed human skin using hybrid printer

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Published on 07/06/2017 20:30

Researchers from Pohang University of Science and Technology in South Korea have developed an efficient and low-cost method for 3D printing human skin. Their hybrid cell 3D printing system contains both extrusion and inkjet modules.
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3D printed finger helps British teen take exams following grisly cycling accident

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Valery

Published on 28/05/2017 19:21

A British teen who almost died in a freak cycling accident is using a 3D printed plastic finger to get through his GCSEs. Oliver Smith, 15, severed a main artery and two nerves, causing him to lose most function in his right arm.
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10 Things You Need To Know Before Buying A 3D Printer

NDSU makes progress towards fully self-replicating 3D printer for space exploration

Naval architect says 3D printing entire superyachts will be a reality by 2030

AbilityMate 3D prints shoes for kids with cerebral palsy

New 3D printed screening device shows e-cigarettes wreak as much havoc on your DNA as tobacco cigarettes

Korean researchers make '50x cheaper' 3D printed human skin using hybrid printer

3D printed finger helps British teen take exams following grisly cycling accident

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