3D Technology News
The latest news on 3D technology: 3D printers, 3D scanners, 3D printing and scanning services, reverse engineering, and how manufacturers in Vietnam and worldwide use them.
Imported FDM 3D Printers: Affordable and Easy to Use
Cubicon FDM 3D printers from South Korea: enclosed, auto-leveling and affordable, plus tips on choosing between FDM and SLA resin printing.
Police Use a Dead Man’s 3D Printed Finger to Unlock His Phone
A Michigan State University professor 3D printed a murder victim's fingerprints so police could unlock his phone for the investigation.
3D Printers Bring Vietnamese Mythical Toys to Life
An RMIT Vietnam lecturer used 3D printing to turn the Son Tinh - Thuy Tinh legend into a detailed model toy set for Vietnamese children.
Low-Cost 3D Printers Help Bronze Casters with Rapid Prototyping
Low-cost 3D printers help bronze foundries make rapid prototypes, cutting pattern-making cost and time compared with hand-made patterns.
Multi-Color 3D Printed Dental Teaching Models for 3M
A multi-color 3D printing project that produced dental teaching models for 3M on the Cometrue T10 full-color CMYK machine.
The Effects of Breathing Burnt Plastic Fumes from 3D Printers Every Day, and How to Fix It
What happens when you breathe burnt plastic fumes from a 3D printer every day, and practical ways to cut emissions with enclosures, filters and ventilation.
3D Printer Makes the $300 Adidas Shoe That Is HOT on the Market
Adidas sells a 3D printed running shoe for over 300 USD. How 3D printing is changing footwear, from sole prototypes to lattice midsoles.
3D Printer Makes a Prosthetic Arm for a 9-Year-Old Girl
How volunteers used a 3D printer to make a prosthetic hand for 9-year-old Isabella, and how 3D printing is used in healthcare and rehabilitation.
A Close Look at the 3D Printed Submachine Guns Seized from a Criminal Gang
Australian police seized 3D printed submachine guns from a Gold Coast gang. What it means for the legal responsibility of 3D printer users and services.
Coconut Tree Climbing Device for Fast Climbing Now Available in Vietnam
A seated and a standing coconut tree climbing device developed in Vietnam that lets farmers climb and pick coconuts faster and more safely.
3D Printer That Cuts Initial Setup Time by 90%
How the Cubicon 3D printer cuts setup time with licensed slicing software, a self-heating bed and automatic bed leveling.
3D Printer With Licensed Software: Faster and Better Prints
Cubicon 3D printers ship with licensed Cubicreator software for faster print setup and smarter, cleaner support material.