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Aluminium Alloys in the Aerospace Industry

May 9, 2018 · This article explains the common alloys used in aerospace engineering and their applications.

Why Attend Technical Conferences?

October 1, 2017 · A conference experience is very much about deciding what you hope to gain.

Formlabs Raises $35 Million in Funding

August 12, 2016 · Autodesk and Foundry Group lead recent round of funding to support new company initiatives, and to further extend Formlabs' global reach.

Rekrei Crowdsources Virtual Heritage Reconstruction

June 8, 2016 · Rekrei is attempting to reconstruct lost artifacts and destroyed heritage sites through crowdsourcing and 3D printing.

MakerBot Swings Back in Intellectual Property Fight

February 25, 2016 · MakerBot steps up to defend Thingiverse's Creative Commons license.

3D Systems Exits Home 3D Printer Market

December 30, 2015 · 3D Systems ends production of the Cube, prepares to shut down Cubify.

Apple Continues to Dabble with 3D Printing

December 10, 2015 · Apple files an additional patent related to 3D printing.

WIPO Report Lists 3D Printing as Driver for Economic Growth

November 13, 2015 · WIPIO report encourages investment in 3D printing to drive future economic growth.

Avi Reichental Departs 3D Systems

November 2, 2015 · Avi Reichental has resigned his positions at 3D Systems.

The Trials and Tribulations of MakerBot

October 9, 2015 · In the last year, MakerBot has cut 40% of its staff. Is this the end for the once promising company?

3D Printed Firearms Evolve to Hybrid Designs

August 20, 2015 · The Shuty is the evolution of the 3D printed gun.

U.S. Department of State to Move Against 3D-Printed Guns

July 10, 2015 · The agency has begun to move ahead with stricter rules regarding the availability and legality of 3D-printed guns.

After the Kickstarter

July 8, 2015 · It isn't always smooth sailing even after a successfully funded 3D printer campaign.

Win $100K for Your 3D Printing Startup from AMPED

June 8, 2015 · AMPED is a the $100,000 business and technology competition with an emphasis on 3D printing.

Autodesk’s Ember Goes Open Source

May 15, 2015 · Autodesk releases its Ember 3D printer to open source.

20th Anniversary Edition of Wohlers Report Available

April 8, 2015 · The publication provides a comprehensive analysis of the additive manufacturing industry.

Is the Disarming Corruptor Application Artistic Piracy?

February 25, 2015 · Disarming Corruptor application might be a boon to online piracy.

Rapid Ready Roundup: Concept Laser, Martha Stewart, Urns, and Cartography

November 20, 2014 · 3D printing news coverage featuring Concept Laser, Martha Stewart, Cremation Solutions, and Terrain2STL.

3D Printers Among Equipment Seized from Bulgarian Organized Crime Network

October 9, 2014 · Europol raided an organized crime network involved in large scale ATM skimming, electronic payment fraud, and forgery of documents.

Rapid Ready Review: Print the Legend

September 29, 2014 · Print the Legend is a documentary that attempts to capture the zeitgeist and growing excitement surrounding 3D printing.


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