MakerBot sold thousands of CupCakes and Thing-O-Matics long before they moved to the Replicator and Replicator 2 models. The new machines were (and are) driven by some pretty slick software called MakerWare, which enables you to scale and position models before printing and control the print operation.
Flexiscale is a UK-based company specializing in making model railway kits that you can spend enjoyable time assembling. While the practice of model building has been a hobby for many decades, Flexiscale is now approaching the development of kits with modern technology.
For the first time Munich held their own ‘Maker Faire’.
After much consideration we can finally announce the five finalists of the Andy Warhol Challenge. Their work will be showcased in the Andy Warhol Museum on the opening night of RAPID 2013 in Pittsburgh. Murray Moss gives his comments on every entry. Speaking into the microphone by Luigi Vaghi: Murray Moss: “This is an interesting take on another artist’s iconic work: Renato Bertelli ‘s 1933 ‘continuous profile’, in ceramic, of the infamous Benito Mussolini.” “The artist here creates a ‘continuous profile’ – this time, that of the infamous Andy Warhol.
Oh woe. Tinkercad announced its pending demise, as the team developing it has been reassigned to another project. As of
Are you looking for a specific model; but can’t find the right size? Dave Cowden, a mechanical engineer with a passion for 3D printing, came up with the solution: Parametric Parts .
3D Makers is one of several new sites we’ve seen recently that provide services, at a small level, to the 3D printing community. Spokesperson Michael Triana pointed out their site, which provides sales of 3D printer plastic filament as well as a
We’ve learned of a new source for comparisons of 3D printers: FindTheBest.com, which is a comparison and review site for products and services of all types.
Stratasys Ltd. has announced the finalists for its ninth annual Extreme Redesign 3D Printing Challenge.

