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3D Models Help With Education

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

A teacher of Louisiana’s 8 grades offered Sketchup to all of her students in the Maths course. She recognized a mathematical theory tires and bothers kids. So that was a way out. Sketchup tactics succeeded: students start working in groups and sharing tips enthusiastically.

The RepRap Symbiosis

Friday, April 17th, 2009

The idea of absolutely new “RepRap” project belongs to Adrian Bowyer. Not long ago he shared his ideas with the society. His main goal was to create a machine which would be able to replicate itself. Here is what he thinks:

Google Sketchup: 3D for everyone!

Sunday, April 12th, 2009

Google SketchUp is a software that allows you to create, modify and share 3D models. In addition, it is easier to learn than other modeling programs. The simplified set of SketchUp tools was designed , system-assisted designed, and its interface with the sober helps you to concentrate on two things: make ...

Nice 3d printed figures from games

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

These are the figures exported from 3d games models and printed in 3d. Enjoy! ;) Three ninjas: Het-Hoys-Yiu

Print 3D rendering 2D?

Saturday, October 25th, 2008

The sculpture of light is in some ways similar to the bas reliefs. You send a photo you choose to "PhotoShaper of ShapeWays". And you have it printed in 3D. In fact, the darker areas are thicker and the thinner areas are more clear. This allows a light exposure in order ...

Use of Stereolithography in Pininfarina concept car

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

At this year's International Motor Show in Geneva, Pininfarina presented the Sintesi, a new concept car that explores ideas and solutions for the car of the future. It is the first time in history that additive technologies play such a prominent role in a concept car project. Sintesi "Sintesi" is the result ...

3d Printed Robots Games

Wednesday, March 5th, 2008

At the Sandusky Robot Games students entered a competition in which they must construct a robot capable of tossing a 40" inflatable ball over a set height. While they had many challenges in constructing such a device, they did make use of a 3D printer to manufacture certain necessary unique ...

John Kawola Named CEO of Z Corporation

Wednesday, March 5th, 2008

Longtime Senior Executive Succeeds Tom Clay, Who Drove Remarkable Growth in 3D Printing and Scanning Business Z Corporation, the leading provider of 3D color printers and 3D scanning solutions, today named John M. Kawola as CEO. Previously executive vice president of sales, marketing and business development, Kawola has served as a vital ...

NASA Seeks For High Resolution 3D Printer

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

NASA's Langley Research Center has posted an invitation for solicitations for a "high resolution 3D printer". At first it may seem that this device might be headed to outer space, ready to rapidly produce any missing spacecraft parts during deep space missions. However, looking deeply to the specs specifies: 110 ...

Courses and training on 3d printing technology

Friday, February 22nd, 2008

The Southeast Region Career & Technology Center (SRCTC) will be offering its annual junior high summer academy in the areas of math, science, engineering and technology from June 9-13. Following a national initiative by the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education Institute, the classes will be more focused on ...