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August 20

 
 
a photo of various upcycled objects, powered by 3D printed custom parts

Happy Monday! Hope this latest edition finds you well. An exciting summary of the past week in 3D printing is below (you'd expect no less, right?).

The image above is for the wonderful Project RE_ by Samuel Bernier.

You can read about it further on fastcodesign, and learn more on the instructable. Have fun!

 

Events

 

3D Print Show London 2012

"The 3D Printshow offers you the opportunity to join live demonstrations and seminars, participate in selected workshops and see this technology in action. You also have the option of buying products or printing your very own designs.

The first of its kind in the UK, the 3D print show promises to show you things that most people still regard as science fiction."

Visit the official 3D Print Show London 2012 website

 

Creative

 

3D printers boost look of Laika's 'ParaNorman'

"When doing publicity for the release of "Coraline," Laika's creative team remained secretive about its 3D printing breakthrough, fearing that a rival studio might steal its biggest innovation. But now that the company has established a foothold, it is letting others peek under the hood.

At Siggraph last week, Laika's creative supervisor of replacement animation and engineering, Brian McLean, demonstrated the technology at 3D Systems' booth."

Read more on Variety

 

Business

 

Mak3D - First High Street 3D print shop

"World's first High Street 3D print shop will be opened in late August 2012, announced Mak3D, a british startup providing a 3D print workspace for designers, digital sculptors and makers.

This shop is located right in the heart of London's trendy Brick Lane (Directly opposite the world famous bagel shop)."

Read more on 3ders

 

Billionaire Peter Thiel’s Latest Investment: 3D-Printed Meat

"According to CNET, the Thiel Foundation announced it’s donating $350,000 to a start-up called Modern Meadow which is developing something called bio-printing. Its ultimate aim? To print you a nice juicy pork chop, minus all of the environmental consequences that go into growing livestock."

Read more on TIME Techland

 

Tools

 

Autodesk 123D Catch

"Take ordinary photos and turn them into extraordinary 3D models."

Find more more about 123D Catch

 

The 3D Printing Price Check (beta)

This clever and handy new website offers you an easy way to compare the pricing and materials of the major online 3D printing services. A huge time saver!

Visit 3D Printing Price Check

 

Zspace enables 'holographic modelling'

"...modelling software Zspace allows modellers to interact and see their designs in a full 3D hologram view using purpose built 3D glasses and a stylus."

See more on 3D Printing is Cool

 

In This Issue

  1. Events
  2. Creative
  3. Business
  4. Tools

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