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Author: John Newman

John Newman is a Digital Engineering contributor who focuses on 3D printing. Contact him via [email protected] and read his posts on Rapid Ready Technology.

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Oventus Receives FDA Approval for 3D Printed Sleep Aid

Oventus Receives FDA Approval for 3D Printed Sleep Aid

Microsoft’s 3D Builder App Comes to Windows Phones

Microsoft has made 3D Builder available for Windows phones.

3D Printing Spreads Christmas Cheer at Walmart

Walmart tests 3D printed ornaments at Canadian store.

Violinist Receives 3D Printed Prosthetic Hand

NIU student designs prosthetic hand for 12-year-old violinist.

Picture Yourself in New Glasses with a 3D Scanning Mirror

3D scanning mirror could be the future of custom eyeglasses.

School Project Culminates in 3D Printed Prosthetic Finger for Brother

Southeast Community College class project enables student's brother to make better use of his hand.

EnvisionTEC Launches Lawsuit Against Formlabs

Stratasys Releases Manufacturing Aid Package for 3D Printed Manufacturing Tools

Stratasys is highlighting the potential to print lightweight tools.

Renishaw Joins Airbus-led UK Aerospace Project

Airbus and Renishaw will bring 3D printing to wing design for the UK's WINDY project.

Lockheed Martin Submits Patent for 3D Printed Synthetic Diamond

A patent submission from Lockheed Martin may add synthetic diamond to the list of 3D printing materials.

Optomec Announces Breakthrough for Embedded Electronics

Optomec has developed a system for micron-scale 3D printed embedded electronics.

Formlabs Raises $35 Million in Funding

Autodesk and Foundry Group lead recent round of funding to support new company initiatives, and to further extend Formlabs' global reach.

3D Printing Recreates the Statue of Zeus at Olympia

The Statue of Zeus at Olympia will rise again in honor of the 2016 Olympic Games.

3DPI Initiates Users into the Potential Risks and Rewards of 3D Printing

3DPI offers a broad base of knowledge and information for 3D printing newcomers and may be of interest to old hands as well.

America Makes Announces Fourth Project Call Winners

Seven teams will share $11 million in new 3D printing funding.

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