UK-based additive manufacturing company to build U.S. headquarters in Avondale

Photocentric, Inc., an additive manufacturing company based in the United Kingdom, has announced plans to establish its US headquarters in Avondale. The company will move from its current location in Phoenix and lease a 50,000 square-foot facility in Avondale, doubling in space. This move signals a “rapid growth phase” for Photocentric, according to a press … Read more

Tips on building an investor-worthy prototype

You’ve got an idea, you’ve found a need, you’re solving a problem and now you want to build a prototype. What most startups don’t realize is the amount of time and funding needed to build out an MVP. Phoenix Analysis and Design Technologies (PADT) is known as the leading prototype engineering company in Arizona and have built everything … Read more

3D printed objects rising out of a pool of dark liquid

A large figure rises out from the darkness of the swamp and turns into this humanoid/plant elemental creature – it was the vision I had when a 3D printed sphere ascended into the light out of a pool of midnight colored liquid resin. NewPro3D, a Vancover-based company, showcased their 3D printer with Intelligent Liquid Interface (ILI) … Read more

Gadgets for the Guru: In a galaxy far, far away edition

Celebrate the long-awaited release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens with these Star Wars-inspired tech gadgets. From 3D printed Jedi jewelry to an R2-D2 Bluetooth speaker, geek out with these tech gadgets that will transport you to a galaxy far, far away.   Azmara Asefa jewelry Emerging fashion designer Azmara Asefa, who showcased her laser … Read more

Phoenix Fashion Week struts 3D printed monocles, laser cut jackets and new app for fashionistas

Tech is increasingly becoming a bigger part of the fashion industry — from apps, to 3D printing. At Phoenix Fashion Week this year, designer Azmara Asefa showcased her clothing designs. Models strutted down the runway with her laser cut jackets and 3D printed jewelry and monocles.   For the runway, Azmara created laser cut eye … Read more

Local Motors to begin taking pre-orders for their 3D printed car

Chandler-based company Local Motors announced earlier in the week that they are beginning to take pre-orders for their 3D printed electric car, with hopes of getting them into customers’ hands by late 2016. [youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuxZUDiM6QQ[/youtube] “We plan to start taking orders for the highway-ready 3D-printed car in October, but I don’t have a specific date yet. We … Read more

Apocalyptic fashion of the future — Phoenix Fashion Week

Laser cut shirts and jackets, 3D printed jewelry, and an apocalyptic-theme strutted the runway at Phoenix Fashion Week’s Shop Garment District where emerging designer Azmara Asefa showcased her futuristic designs. Azmara’s brand tagline is “Apocolypse. Ready.” and while her inspiration comes from futuristic style, her laser cutting and 3d printing skills come from her education … Read more

Local Motors unveils new 3D printed car design

Video contribution from Austin Paetow We’ve seen 3D printed wood, chocolate, and even pizza, but the future of 3D printing includes something bigger and more powerful — cars. Manufacturing technology company Local Motors announced their winning 3D-printed car design as part of Project Redacted Tuesday. The 3D car designed by Kevin Lo will be highway … Read more