3D-printed steel

3D-printed steel

People in the Netherlands will soon be able to cycle over the world’s first 3D-printed steel bridge on the world’s first 3D-printed steel bicycle The Arc Bicycle was designed by a student team at TU Delft and 3D-printed from steel by MX3D – the research studio that plans to use the same technique to create a bridge over a canal in Amsterdam. Created as part of the six-month Advanced Prototyping course at the university, the bicycle’s…

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Injured football player may wear 3D-printed brace in Super Bowl

Injured football player may wear 3D-printed brace in Super Bowl

National Football League player Thomas Davis had both a triumphant and a devastating game on January 24. His Carolina Panthers dominated the Arizona Cardinals and earned a trip to the Super Bowl, but at the expense of a broken right forearm for Davis. Davis may be carrying some extra equipment with him onto the field if he plays in Super Bowl 50 as he’s determined to. His arm has a metal plate and 12 screws…

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Clever Way to Recycle 3D Glasses

Clever Way to Recycle 3D Glasses

YOUNGSTERS from a school in Oxford have concocted a new range of tasty treats for visitors to Odeon cinemas to nibble on while watching the big screen. More than 100 Oxford Spires Academy children were involved in the innovation workshop, which saw them design glow in the dark popcorn, healthy snack boxes and edible 3D glasses. The workshop was run by Kickstart Creative’s Ross Kemp, 28, and Simon Lyons, 26, who said the children came…

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Michigan students get 3D printers from the 3D Center of Excellence

Michigan students get 3D printers from the 3D Center of Excellence

3D printing is a cutting-edge technology that can provide unparalleled learning opportunities for young students, and now this technology will be available to Northern Michigan kids who attend Traverse City schools. The 3D Printer Project at Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) will give students access to three MakerBot Replicator 2x Experimental 3D printers. The effort to get 3D printers in Traverse City schools is a collaborative endeavor between TCAPS, RJG, Inc, and Newton’s Road, a Northern Michigan nonprofit…

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