Inventors from across the Valley gathered over the weekend in downtown Mesa for the second annual Southwest Maker Fest. Exhibitors displayed robotics, artistic pieces and more for everyone to come and enjoy. The event has doubled in size and aims to enhance Arizona’s “maker” culture where inventors can gather and collaborate, according to Thomas Sollars, … Read more
Photo contribution Thomas Hawthorne While the majority of us won’t become astronauts, we can certainly learn to 3D print like one. In December 2014, NASA emailed a design file of a ratchet wrench to the International Space Station where the astronauts 3D printed the first tool in space. Back here on Earth, if you want to … Read more
SynCardia Systems, a privately-held owner and manufacturer of the world’s first and only FDA, Health Canada and CE approved Total Artificial Heart, is helping patients of all generations transition as they await a heart transplant. Their device is used as a bridge for heart transplant for people suffering from end-stage biventricular heart failure in which both … Read more
CES came with its fair share of crazy 3D printing projects. One of the trends for this industry are the new filaments hitting the marketplace such as carbon fiber, wood, metal, stone, chocolate and more. For some of the larger companies, MakerBot and 3D Systems, there was a significant emphasis on the educational programs and printing projects to … Read more
Imagine a chicken fajita tortilla dinner having a shelf life of over three years, and once it’s time to eat it, that mexi-dish tastes like the best meal you’ve had in a long time. For our United States Armed Forces, those dishes are known as Meals Ready-to-Eat (MREs) and are the main operational food ration … Read more
Building connections and utilizing free resources are two excellent ways to drive results for today’s entrepreneurs. Whether you are seeking access to basic office space or need to find 3D printing stat, we’ve rounded up the best locations to check out some FREE resources: Digital Solutions Lab, Cronkite School’s newest addition, gives the ASU community and … Read more
The evolution of 3D printing has been accelerating, from faster print times to more precise detail in finished pieces. With footprints forming in medical breakthroughs, innovative and sustainable home construction, and even printable treats, the once niche craft is also becoming more widespread and available for use. Amazon joined onto a trend set by other … Read more
Local Motors, Inc., a Chandler, AZ company and the world’s leading open-source hardware innovation company, was part of the first-ever White House Maker Faire, June 18, 2014. In February 2014 the White House announced its intent to celebrate America’s students and entrepreneurs who are inventing the future. The event took place at the White House … Read more
When the AZTB team was given the awesome opportunity to discover all things geek chic and tech trendy at Phoenix’s Comicon, we had zero idea of what to expect and had a blast doing it. Elaborate costumes and intricate props weren’t the only thing that Comicon visitors geeked out on; virtual reality video games, robotics, … Read more
The 3D printing industry has grown vastly over the past few years, with advancements in the food, beauty, and housing industries-and now you can impress your date with a few printed items. Here are a few 3D printing innovations that might spice up your romantic relationship. Food Can it really be done…3D printed food? The … Read more