Tag Archives for 3d printing
Maxifab – 3D Printing Framework
Maxifab. The heart of the framework consists of a set of plastic parts that hold the key functionality of the machine and allows for an almost limitless choice of case materials, designs, and dimensions. This is a great idea, and … Continue reading
Closer to a Printable Engine
…researchers at Michigan State University have built a prototype gasoline engine that requires no transmission, crankshaft, pistons, valves, fuel compression, cooling systems or fluids. Their so-called Wave Disk Generator could greatly improve the efficiency of gas-electric hybrid automobiles and potentially … Continue reading
3D Systems Is Still On the Prowl
Previous acquisitions. We’re contemplating what this means. It’s pretty clear that 3D Systems is on a tear to become big. Now, we realize they (and Stratasys) are already the 800lb gorillas in the 3D printing space, but we think they … Continue reading
Capturing the 3D Fabrication Market
Aptly named 3D Systems is on the . So far they have, it has: Purchased Desktop Factory. (First <$5K commercial printer.) Purchased Bits from Bytes. (A variety of printers based on RepRap.) Purchased Provel, S.r.l. (Italy’s leading 3D fab firm.) … Continue reading
Review: Makers
I got a chance to read Cory Doctorow’s Makers recently (entirely on my Nexus with the Aidiko app). The ideapack was great. The characters/narratives bored me. One thing that irked me is that Cory’s understanding of the future is extremely … Continue reading