Makerbot Lays Off 20% of Its Staff for the 2nd Time This Year
Makerbot, one of the most recognizable names in the 3d printing industry, has had a really tough year.
3D Printing & Imaging
If you’re a maker, 3d printing is an incredibly useful tool to have in your arsenal. Not only can it help bring your projects to life faster, but it can also offer unique results that would be difficult (or impossible!) to achieve with traditional methods. In these blog posts, we’ll provide you with some essential information and tips regarding 3D printing for makersโincluding the basics of how to get started, plus creative tutorials for spicing up your projects. Whether youโre already familiar with 3d printing or are just starting out, these resources will help take your game-making skills even further!
Paddle Battle: 3D Printed Boats Race in Tiny Moats
The Moat Boat Paddle Battle was a wild success at World Maker Faire in New York this past weekend. Teams competed for 3D printers awarded by SeeMeCNC.
Sprout 3D PC & Scanner, New ‘Tour Truck’ Draw Throngs at World Maker Faire
Sprout by HP has a touch-sensitive ‘mat’ that goes beyond conventional computers and provides an experience so easy even a child can use it.
Illuminate Your Desk with Thor’s 3D Printed Hammer
This beautiful lamp is modeled after Thor’s Hammer, Mjรถlnir. The files are available on Thingiverse so you can print it yourself.
NASA Announces Winners of 3D Printed Habitat Challenge
During Maker Faire Bay Area NASA announced a new $2.25 million competition to design and build a 3D printed habitat intended for deep space exploration. Today winners of the first stage of the competition were announced here at Maker Faire New York.
Print in Braille, and Other 3D Printing Announcements from World Maker Faire
As the 2015 Faire kicks off this year at the New York Hall of Science, here are some of new developments in fabrication rolling out.
$2,000 Robot Arm Kit Offers Trainability, Ultra High Precision
This robotic arm has a super computer for a brain and is available right now.
