MakerWare 2.1.0 Now Available, With Thing-O-Matic Support
Posted on 04-29-2013
Version 2.1.0 of MakerWare is now available for download. This latest version of our 3D printing preparation software includes support for the MakerBot Thing-O-Matic, our second generation 3D printer released in 2010.We’re glad to offer this integration for some of our long-time customers, who have contributed significantly to the MakerBot community.
i.materialise started producing in the US!
Posted on 04-29-2013
Since i.materialise is an international 3D printing service, we want to produce more regional to cut shipping costs and delivery times.Recently we started producing several materials in the US but we’re still finalizing the details.So stay tuned to find out more news about the improved US shipment dates!Where at?
Posted on 04-29-2013
Can 3D printing go green?Bay area conference to brainstorm on ethics & sustainability of 3D printing April 29 With 3D printing gaining traction as the democratization of manufacturing, now is the time to discuss the environmental impact and envision a sustainable future for this rapidly growing industry.To anser the question ‘Can 3D printing go green?’ Swissnex, an organization that fosters connections between Switzerland and San Francisco, is coordinating a multi-day forum on 3D printing and biomaterials.All are welcome to attend The Ethics and Sustainability of 3D Printing conference this Thursday in San Francisco.
Posted on 04-28-2013
Considering that Shapeways is located in New York City, it seems a little strange that they did not exhibit at the Inside 3D Printing expo last week.But they had a rather good excuse: theyve raised another round of funding from their existing investors to the tune of USD$30M. Shapeways Director of Marketing Carine Carmy explained that they could not exhibit as they were overwhelmed with the investment announcement, which you must admit is pretty dramatic. This is a staggering amount of cash, suggesting they have grand plans for world domination, or perhaps merely domination of 3D print services. When we visited Shapeways Factory of the Future, we were struck by the absolutely cavernous factory floor - most of which was empty.
Investors Seek 3D Printing Investments
Posted on 04-26-2013
At this point in time 3D printing has a significant amount of buzz.With that buzz comes investment, as entrepreneurs attempt to build new businesses in the new space. But theres another kind of investment: raw capital.Wall Street types, attracted by the buzz, want to plow money into 3D printing startups, hopeful that theyll grow dramatically and convert that pile of money into an even bigger pile of money. At this weeks 3D printing conference in New York City, Wall Street is literally only blocks away.
The 3D Printing Reliability Barrier
Posted on 04-25-2013
Were reading a very short post on Zheng 3 where they attempted to print a Magic: The Gathering Beast Token.As you can see above, there were some very slight problems in successfully completing this operation. And thats the problem - 3D printers are simply not sufficiently reliable.Weve used many different 3D printers from many manufacturers and while they all have very different characteristics, one thing most 3D printers have in common are print failures. It might happen immediately, partially, or tragically just as the print nears completion.
Posted on 04-25-2013
You may have seen their periodic and increasingly frequent solicitations for new employees.These have indeed added up and we now find that MakerBots staff exceeds 200 persons.This is vastly larger than almost all of the other personal 3D printer companies with the exception of the big commercial companies. Along with their staff theyve also been increasing their space, currently some 40,000sf and perhaps doubling by the end of the year to a massive 80,000sf. Their NYC retail store still stands - but we speculated earlier that they just might open a London retail store.
Digital Man Evolves Through 3D Printing
Posted on 04-24-2013
A fascinating art installation leveraging 3D printing is proposed by artist Bill Westheimer of New Jersey.His work Ascent explores the idea of transforming analog man into digital man. He started with a 3D scan of a hand and then performed successive transformations on it to produce hands that evolve into a digital form.This builds on his recent book, Manual - The Personalities of Hands, which profiles hands, famous and not. Why Kickstarter?
Shapeways Raises $30 Million to Bring 3-D Printing Mainstream
Posted on 04-23-2013
By JENNA WORTHAM Shapeways allows people to design and order objects that are printed on high-end 3-D printers.Three-dimensional printing still largely feels like a novelty or hobbyist technology, best for creating quirky trinkets, fancy desk adornments and pieces of jewelry.The dream that the average person will be able to print out a steak knife, a replacement screw or a new chair at home, as easily as microwaving popcorn — still feels a bit far-fetched.But Peter Weijmarshausen, the chief executive of Shapeways, a company that lets people design and order objects that are printed on high-end 3-D printers, says that such a vision of the future is coming and he hopes his company will help usher it in.“We still have interesting technology challenges,” he said.
Advancing the Mission of Shapeways: 3D Printing for Everyone
Posted on 04-23-2013
Today marks a milestone for Shapeways.On behalf of the Shapeways team, we are truly excited to announce a new round of financing of $30 million led by Andreessen Horowitz, with Chris Dixon joining our executive board.Our existing investors – Union Square Ventures, Index Ventures, and Lux Capital – also participated in this round.All of our investors believe, like us, that 3D printing has the potential to completely change the world.With this funding, we will grow our team (we’re hiring!
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