Digging History May 2, 2016 Giant fossils get renewed life with 3D scans The cracked and broken bones of a 1.8-million-year-old crocodile, elephant and giant tortoise are now recorded in meticulous detail, thanks to cutting-edge 3D scanners
Innovation March 28, 2016 Print your hike! 3D keepsakes memorialize mountain conquests Hikers who have conquered some of the most challenging trails and want to show off these accomplishments can now memorialize their impressive feats in stunning 3D-printed sculptures made from their GPS tracks
Innovation February 16, 2016 Retro toy ThingMaker comes of age, debuts 3D home printer upgrade Mattel has long held a place in childhood play. An upgrade to its 1960s hit, ThingMaker, hopes to continue the tradition in a very modern way.
3d November 24, 2015 World's first 3D-printed revolver looks like a nerf gun, shoots real .22 caliber bullets Mechanical engineering student James Patrick is bound to turn some heads with his PM522 Washbear, a 3D-printed pepperbox revolver capable of firing up to 8 bullets between reloads.
Robots November 12, 2015 Finally, a robot that anyone can build A team of researchers has come up with a system that allows anyone to make a walking robot using only a 3-D printer and an off-the-shelf motor.
Programming November 5, 2015 Researchers tap high-tech to solve 'Michelangelo bronzes' mystery Researchers in the U.K. are using an assortment of high-tech methods – neutron imaging, XRF analysis, 360-degree laser scanning, 3D printing, and real-time X-ray videography – to get a clearer understanding of two Renaissance-era bronze statues believed to be made by Michelangelo.
Printers November 5, 2015 In the future, it may be possible to print your own Will.i.am, says Will.i.am “If you can print a liver or a kidney, God dang it, you’re going to be able to print a whole freaking person.”
Innovation November 5, 2015 Your fish will feel so fancy in this 3D-printed aquarium Sweden knows fish.
Components November 5, 2015 NASA to fund world’s first 3D food printer NASA has announced it is to fund construction of the world’s first ever 3D food printer. The American space company has given a $125,000 grant to mechanical engineer Anjan Contractor, who has already designed the machine.
Apple November 4, 2015 Apple patents a crazy stylus that senses texture to make 3D files Steve Jobs may have hated the stylus, but Apple sure has a lot of patents for awesome styli floating around the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
Printers November 4, 2015 5 amazing gadgets you won't believe exist Kim Komando sheds light on five of the latest and greatest gadgets you won't believe exist.