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March 4

 
 

Happy Monday!

Enjoy the below hand picked articles, and have a wonderful start to the week xx

 

Discussion

 

PBS short documentary about 3D printing

"Beyond an initial novelty, 3D Printing could have a game-changing impact on consumer culture, copyright and patent law, and even the very concept of scarcity on which our economy is based."

Read and watch more on Boing Boing

Submitted by @makenai

 

Innovation

 

Nike's 'Vapor Laser Talon' brings 3-D printing to athletic shoes

"The latest sneaker from Nike may have a preposterous name, but it's a notable achievement. The Vapor Laser Talon, as it's called, was designed specifically for the 40-yard dash, and was tested and built using a 3-D printer."

Read more on NBC

Submitted by @makenai

 

3D printing parts with overhangs using new soluble support material

"ABS and PLA filaments have been used in 3D printing community for quite a long time. Some people have been testing other types of filaments, such as Laywood, Nylon or HIPS filament.

HIPS stands for High Impact Polystyrene and is one of the most produced polymers worldwide. It is a flexible product widely used in the food packaging industry because of its strength, hygiene, and ability to retain heat."

Read more on 3ders

 

Weird and Wacky

 

Only for men: Create a gummy replica of yourself for White Day

"After lettings ladies create 3D printed chocolate heads for Valentine's Day, Tokyo-based FabCafe is offering service that will let men to create a tiny, edible gummy replicas of themselves for March 14th White Day."

Read more on 3ders

Submitted by @makenai

 

In This Issue

  1. Discussion
  2. Innovation
  3. Weird and Wacky

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