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3D Printed Gun Fires First Shot [Video]

By On May 7, 2013 · Leave a Comment

As congress debates gun law changes, a new breed of weapon is being created by “Do-It-Yourself” enthusiasts.

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Manufacturing Is Dying For Cultural, Not Economic Reasons

By On March 28, 2013 · Leave a Comment

Is the end of traditional manufacturing in sight? Should the last person out of tonight’s late shift turn off the lights for good? I’d say yes — albeit somewhat sadly

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The End of the 3D Printing Party?

By On March 25, 2013 · Leave a Comment

We’re reading a piece by Brad Moon on InvestorPlace entitled, “3D Printing Party Could End Before It Begins” . The point seems to be that the magic of 3D printing will be destroyed by legal infighting amongst participants.

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Design of the Week: Coffee Filigree

By On March 11, 2013 · Leave a Comment

This week’s selection is the Coffee Filigree by Brian Drescher of The Netherlands. Drescher says:

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Join ENGINEERING.com at the users group conference for 3D printing

By On February 15, 2013 · Leave a Comment

First things first: The event’s name is Additive Manufacturing Users Group (AMUG) Conference, but don’t think for a moment that it excludes 3D printing. This user-focused conference covers all technologies for all applications. And that is part of the reason why ENGINEERING.com will be attending the April event (Jacksonville, Florida) as a “Gold Sponsor.” The other reason is that we have witnessed the value offered and camaraderie created.

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A Plea for More 3D Printer Manufacturers

By On December 28, 2012 · Leave a Comment

3D printing aficionado Joris Peels writes a long treatise begging major manufacturers to produce 3D printers.

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There is a Reason For Individuals To Have A 3D Printer In Their Home

By On October 17, 2012 · Leave a Comment

Jon Evans’ piece on TechCrunch entitled, “There Is No Reason For Any Individual To Have A 3D Printer In Their Home” explains just that. He believes the future of 3D printing (at least in the short term) lies in centralized services rather than personal devices.

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3D Printing Question of the Week: Which of your designs makes you proudest?

By On May 1, 2012 · Leave a Comment

It's time for some all-too-rare shameless boasting on the part of engineers and designers. What's the coolest thing you've ever designed? Maybe it wasn't even your most successful product, or for whatever reason hasn't yet seen the light of day outside your workshop.

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