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
3D printing is not a future technology, but rather a present and predominant one. The 3D printing industry has boomed over the last few years, especially in the Valley, garnering most of its appeal from the Do It Yourself (DIY) market. It is now easier than ever to conceptualize, design, and produce a 3D printed … Read more
At the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show the big 3D printing companies, MakerBot, 3D Systems and XYZ Printing came out in force to showcase the awesome of what a novice to professional can do with a 3D printer. For the startups vying for attention in this sector, they were certainly overshadowed and had to fight for … Read more
MakerBot Founder Bre Pettis revealed a partnership, three 3D printers, apps and toy collection at CES 2014. With each unveiling of products he reminded us that his purpose is to help us all “unleash the creative” through 3D printing-and with these new products, there are “no more excuses not to 3D print,” Pettis said. “It’s … Read more