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Open Heritage Project by CyArk and Google Helps Preserve Monuments in 3D

The Open Heritage initiative is a joint project between Google Arts and Culture and nonprofit CyArk to preserve monuments around the world in 3D and make them available to the public. Many people’s dream is to travel

3D Printed RoboToads Help Explain Mating Habits

A team of behavioral ecologists out of the University of Windsor, Canada, studies the mating habits of color-changing toads in Costa Rica using RoboToads — 3D printed, motorized replicas. As most of us know, attracting a

Thermoplastic Carbon Fiber 3D Printed Prosthetic Sockets May Be Strongest Yet

BASF and Essentium have collaborated to bring to market 3D printed prosthetic sockets that promise to be more durable. Chemicals company BASF and 3D industrial solutions provider Essentium, have partnered to launch 3D printed thermoplastic carbon fi...

U.S. Army Develops 3D Printed Soft Robotics Inspired by Invertebrates

After studying the mechanisms of invertebrates in nature, U.S. Army researchers have developed 3D printed soft robotics that can traverse difficult landscapes and squeeze into crowded spaces.  A joint project between the U.S. Army Research Laboratory...

Project of the Week: 3D Print Your Own Articulating LED Lamp

Engineer and maker Igor Albuquerque has created a 3D printed articulating LED lamp that you can mount on your desk and configure to fit your work or study environment.  Studying or working late tonight? Well, you’ll need

Custom-Shaped Explosives for US Navy 3D Printed on HP 3D Printers

We could soon see custom-shaped 3D printed explosives on the battlefield. A Tennessee-based consultancy, called E&G Associates, is aiding the US Navy in the creation of such devices.  E&G Associates is a Tennessee-based consultancy wh...

This Magnificent Roman Helmet is Entirely 3D Printed

Those talented folks at Custom Prototypes have done it again. Their latest project — a 1st Century Roman Helmet that is entirely 3D printed from metal and resin — has earned them the top spot in

Weekend Project: Take Aim With This Awesome 3D Printed Mini Crossbow

South Korean maker DIYPark” shows us how to create a fully 3D printed and functional Mini Crossbow. Set up some targets and take aim, because it’s time to get your archery on.   When taking on a

3D Printed Artefacts in the Classroom with Museum in a Box

Bringing a new dimension to history and museum education, the Museum in a Box is a brilliant interactive learning experience. It uses 3D printed objects with NFC chips to trigger audio commentary, all managed by