Talking Tom Comes to Life Thanks to 3D Printing Toyze App
Outfit 7’s Talking Tom and his friends, are now part of the Toyze app! Talking Tom has been downloaded over 2 billion times, and now Tom comes to life thanks to Toyze, which brings characters from the digital realm to real life. (more…)
Paula Radcliffe Makes a Comeback with the Help of RS Print’s 3D Printed Insoles
One of the biggest city marathons in the world, the 44th annual New York City Marathon took place yesterday, November 2. Despite the cold and windy weather condition, millions of people lined up to cheer some 50,000 participants who ran 26.2 miles through the streets of New York.
After winning this prestigious marathon in 2008, world-record-holder Paula Radcliffe experienced a setback in her running career because of a foot injury. But, where there’s a will, there’s always a way. She made her comeback this past September at the Worcester City Marathon, on custom-made insoles 3D Printed through RS Print, powered by Materialise. (more…)
i.materialise Is Looking to Expand Its Community Management Team
Can you name five of your favorite 3D printing projects off the top of your head? Do your friends say you’re a bit obsessed with social media? If you said “yes” to this, and if you’re a well-rounded, social wordsmith, read our description below to see if you could be i.materialise’s newest community manager.
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Get a 10% Discount on High-Detail Stainless Steel through November 5!
Attention all designers with a keen eye for details: from today through November 5th, anyone who orders their own design in High-Detail Stainless Steel will receive a 10% discount! There’s no other 3D Printing service that can 3D Print in stainless steel with such an incredible level of detail. Why not try out our exclusive material while the discount lasts?
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Animal Inspired 3D Prints
There’s nothing funnier than the human animal. – Walt Disney
Animals play an important role in the joys of everyday life. During our recent forray to Maker Faire New York, we connected with Makers who shared their lives with a diverse group of animal friends, including cats, dogs, snakes, and parrots! Animals inspire us to care, to imagine new monsters, and to connect with a deeper part of our own human nature.
It’s no surprise that 3D designers look to the animal kingdom for inspiration. In the premiere iteration of 3D Design Delights, we take a look at five designs inspired by animals…
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Announcing Our 10% Student Discount!
UPDATE: This post is from 2014. Click here for the latest promo code for students!
Calling all students!
i.materialise is now offering a 10% Student Discount for all students who qualify.
Read on for details, and for inspirational 3D design projects created by students!
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Introducing Our New Multicolor Gloss Material!
Good news for fans of multicolor, that sturdy sandstone material that comes out of the printer in vibrant colors!
This material is now available in a glossy, bright new finish that gives your print a smoother, more polished look. It can intensify dark or vibrant colors, diminish the appearance of print lines, and photograph in a similar way to cold-cast polymer resin.
Read on for details.
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Soft-Hued Transparent Resin is Here to Stay
In a blog entry in May, we asked for your help in deciding on the color density of our transparent resin. We polled our community’s preferences on the blog, at meet-ups, and events and came to a decision: the transparent resin colors will stay in their current shades. Thank you all for your feedback! (more…)
Greetings From Roxy, Your New Community Manager!
Ever wondered what it is like to skydive without a parachute?
That’s how it felt to discover 3D printing, and the road that led me to become i.materialise’s newest community manager.
My name is Roxy, first name “Rebecca.”
I was born in Germany, raised in the United States, and exist to build things.
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Stereo Summer Sale! 10% Discount on All Stereolithography Models until August 11th
Are you all enjoying long-awaited summer holidays? If not, maybe you’re already dreaming of what you’ll do when you have some time off. With 3D Printing becoming more and more accessible to consumers, it’s a great hobby to take up this summer. To get you even more motivated, we’re kicking off our Stereo Summer Campaign today! (more…)