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  • 3D printers to help GM create cheaper and lighter parts

    General Motors Co said on Thursday it was working with design software company Autodesk Inc to manufacture new, lightweight 3D-printed parts that could help the automaker meet its goals to add alternative-fuel vehicles to its product lineup.

    Written by Reuters04 May 18 08:52
  • U.S. State Department moves to block 3D-printed gun plans online

    U.S. State Department <a href="http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2015-06-03/pdf/2015-12844.pdf">announced new proposed rules</a> that would effectively make it illegal to post blueprints for 3D-printed guns online.

    Written by Lucas Mearian08 July 15 02:36
  • How 3D printers made a motorcycle, skis and snowboard

    When it comes to 3D printing, the general public is likely unaware how far the technology has come from the days when making figurines and trinkets was about all many believed the machines could do.

    Written by Lucas Mearian22 May 15 02:09
  • GE 3D prints a working RC jet engine

    General Electric <a href="http://www.gereports.com/post/118394013625/these-engineers-3d-printed-a-mini-jet-engine-then">this week revealed</a> that it has completed a multi-year project to print a working jet engine.

    Written by Lucas Mearian13 May 15 04:18
  • Interview: Manutea Dupont, co-founder, ShopWings

    Fascinated about how smart fridges of the future will connect with a shopping service, <i>CIO</i> contributor, David Gee, spoke to Manutea Dupont the co-founder of Australian startup, ShopWings.

    Written by David Gee12 May 15 16:55
  • Rocket maker for NASA and the Air Force to begin 3D printing parts

    <a href="http://www.ulalaunch.com/">United Launch Alliance</a> (ULA), the company that makes rockets for NASA and the U.S. Air Force, plans to 3D print more than 100 flight-ready components for its next-gen model of rocket.

    Written by Lucas Mearian21 April 15 06:24
  • Chinese company reveals 3D printed buildings

    It might not exactly sound appealing to live in, but a Chinese company has constructed two buildings using a 3D printer that recycles industrial waste to form new building material.

    Written by Michael Kan20 Jan. 15 21:23
  • Hands on with MakerBot's 3D printed wood

    3D printing has lost its novelty value a bit, but new printing materials that MakerBot plans to release will soon make it a lot more interesting again.

    Written by James Niccolai07 Jan. 15 12:00
  • XYZprinting unveils $349 3D printer, hi-res machine

    3D printer start-up <a href="http://us.xyzprinting.com/us_en/Home">XYZprinting</a>, which has built a reputation around affordable consumer-grade machines, announced today two new models, including an entry-level product priced at just $349.

    Written by Lucas Mearian07 Jan. 15 04:59
  • HP's move into 3D printing will radically change manufacturing

    <a href="http://www.computerworld.com/article/2840555/hp-embraces-blended-reality-dives-into-3d-printing.html">HP's announcement</a> this week that it's entering the 3D printing market with an industrial machine that is 10 times faster and 50 per cent cheaper than current systems, immediately brought out the online snark.

    Written by Lucas Mearian31 Oct. 14 21:16
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