Lots of websites offer free 3D models, and all these sites also offer printable models.
From Shapeways to Neiman Marcus: 3D printed pieces from Bathsheba Grossman and Roger Pierce hit the big time.
Two artists on Shapeways, Bathsheba Grossman and Roger Pierce, now have their pieces featured on the Neiman Marcus website.
Proto-Pasta: Carbon fiber PLA filament now on Kickstarter!
The Proto-Pasta project is dedicated to creating high-quality composite and alloy filaments.
Take banned and copyrighted files under the radar with Disarming Corruptor
Controversial digital objects can be encrypted with algorithmic distortion to keep their identity unknown.
Helix, the professional 3D printer at an affordable price — on Kickstarter now
The Helix uses only the highest quality components that allow it to print faster with fewer failed prints. On Kickstarter now.
AMAZE project wants 3D printed metals in space and fusion reactors
There are plenty of 3D printed metals but the AMAZE project aims to develop tomorrow’s printable metals.
Marble is the next 3D printing material thanks to recycled marble dust.
New printing materials are always nice to see, especially ones that recycle waste like Marble EcoDesign.
Hands on review of BuildTak, a printing surface for FDM 3D printers
The BuildTak people kindly sent me some 3D printing surface samples to try out. Find out how well they worked in my tests.
Very cool: a 3D printed 2D letterpress
New and old technologies were mixed to bring about the Stampomatica, a 3D printed letterpress.
On Kickstarter: the five extruder 3D printer from ORD Solutions
The MH3000 may be the first desktop printer to hit the market that can print five colors into one object.