Printers November 4, 2015 Scientists trying to create human heart with 3D printer It may sound far-fetched, but scientists are attempting to build a human heart with a 3D printer.
Smarter America November 4, 2015 Robohand uses 3-D printing to replace lost digits Robohand is made from cables, screws, 3-D printing and thermoplastic. It uses the rotation of a joint to enable five plastic digits to grasp. The device looks like a robot's hand in a science fiction movie, costs about $500 to make and can be reproduced using plans on the Internet.
Printers November 4, 2015 Chinese company builds first 3D-printed apartment building, mansion 3D printers are everywhere. They have been used to construct everything from NASA rocket engine parts to even cremation urns, and now one Chinese company is using 3D printers in architecture. Chinese high-tech construction company WinSun has unveiled a five-storey apartment complex and an 11,840 square foot villa at the Suzhou Industrial Park in Suzhou, China. After using its 3D printing technology to help construct 10 full-sized houses in just one day, the company’s latest architectural achievement marks its two largest buildings yet.
Printers November 3, 2015 3D printers can copy your loved one's head - as a cremation urn The 3D printer has been used in many surprising, strange ways, from “printing” cars to shoe burgers. The technology has even been used to create a three-dimensional replica of a fetus. Now, you can add cremation urns that possess the shape and features of your loved one’s head to that list. Yes, you read that correctly – cremation urns. Vermont-based Cremation Solutions now offers special customized, 3D printer-produced urns that can be made in “the image of your loved one or your favorite celebrity or hero, even President Obama,” according to the company’s website.
Robots November 3, 2015 Well-armed design: 8 Octopus-inspired technologies The octopus has inspired much technological innovation, and with good reason.
US Navy November 3, 2015 Navy helps fund 3D printing of buildings Add to guns and prosthetic hands something much bigger and heavier forming from the nozzle of a 3D printer — buildings “printed” out of concrete.
Printers November 3, 2015 Here's a futuristic 3D-printed violin that could double as a lethal weapon It's not every day you come across a musical instrument that could comfortably double as a lethal weapon, but here's one such creation.
Robots November 3, 2015 Underwater robots could sniff out smuggled drugs, weapons A warning to all smugglers: A new underwater robot could be used to sniff out contraband including weapons and drugs hidden aboard ships
Printers November 3, 2015 5 cool DIY tech trends from World Maker Faire About 700 inventors and innovators gathered at the New York Hall of Science Sept. 20-21 to show off cool creations and fun DIY projects at the fifth annual World Maker Faire.
Smarter America October 22, 2015 NASA to launch 3D printer into space to help supply astronauts NASA is preparing to launch a 3D printer into space next year, a toaster-sized game changer that greatly reduces the need for astronauts to load up with every tool, spare part or supply they might ever need.
Video October 22, 2015 You missed these stories in 2014, but they’ll change how, what you watch 2014 was a big year for entertainment technology.
