One of the segments of tonight's CBS News featured MakerBot, the open-source 3D printer. The MakerBot is able to produce three dimensional objects in plastic up to 4" x 4" x 6". 3D printers are nothing new but taking the open-source approach and being provided affordably in home-built kits is what makes MakerBot news-worthy. RepRap is the project that MakerBot is derived from … [Read more...]
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New HP Jet Fusion 3D printer is “half the price and 10x faster” than others
HP introduced their new HP Jet Fusion 3D printer line this week. It uses HP's years of printing experience to refine the 3D printing process where other manufacturer's have not accomplished. The HP Jet Fusion 3D 3200 Printer starts at $130,000 while the HP Jet Fusion 3D 3200 Printer and Processing Station is available starting at $155,000. HP is also innovating with the … [Read more...]
Wideboy 3D printers from Makism 3D
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Makism for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Are still working on compiling your holiday wish list? If so, you might consider adding a 3D printer to it. 3D printers are becoming even more user-friendly with incorporation into the operating system like Windows 8.1. 3D printers have a wide variety of uses. You could … [Read more...]
The Most Disruptive Technology Trends to Watch Out For
When thinking about technology, most people think about physical electrical or digital devices. However, technology is more than that. According to the dictionary, technology is devices, systems and methods that are a result of scientific knowledge used in practical applications. Looking forward, expect tech disruption to be driven by systems and methods via devices commonly … [Read more...]
CES 2016 Day 1 Headlines
Despite the early announcements, today was the first day of the International Consumer Electronics Show 2016. There were still plenty of announcements despite all the information that came out ahead of time and on Press Day. The headlines diversify a little from the connected cars, 4K TVs, and Internet of Things in your home. Here are today's headlines: Next Generation of … [Read more...]