A Jam-Packed Week of Events Ahead!
TGIF everyone! With three cool events coming up, this weekend and the following week are going to be especially exciting for 3D Printing enthusiasts in the U.S. You’ll definitely want to check out the following must-see events: WantedDesign, Maker Faire Bay Area and Internet Week. Of course, i.materialise is participating in all three!
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10 Things to See and Do at Maker Faire Bay Area
Maker Faire Bay Area is right around the corner. It will be held in the San Mateo Event Center,CA on May 17 & 18. To give you a bit of a sneak peek, here is a list of 10 reasons to attend this gathering of the maker community!
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Brighter, Faster and Food-safe: Introducing New Ceramic Colors
Today we’re excited to unveil our brand new ceramic colors! We’re now offering brighter colors in a shorter turnaround time, with better overhang capability. And the best part remains: it’s still a food-safe material! Because we want you to see these new vivid colors with your own eyes, when you order your next 3D print you’ll receive a small ceramic eggcup free!
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Becoming a Vendor Has Never Been Easier
Behind the i.materialise website, our staff are working hard everyday to improve our services. With our latest update, we have some great new functions for those interested in becoming a vendor to sell 3D Printed designs. Read on to find out more about these new features!
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Dear Scale Model Enthusiasts, Happy Train Day!
Can you guess which TV character said the following quote? “You may not realize it, but I have difficulty navigating through certain aspects of daily life: understanding sarcasm, feigning interest in others, not talking about trains as much as I’d want to. It’s exhausting!” The answer is of course, Dr. Sheldon Cooper from the Big Bang Theory! For those who love talking about trains as much as Sheldon does, this Saturday is your day: National Train Day. And how better to celebrate it than with some 3D Printed retrospective train models!
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Nine More Days Until Maker Faire Bay Area: Join Us for a Panel Discussion
Only nine more days until the 9th annual Maker Faire Bay Area! As we announced in a previous blog post, we’re excited to showcase the work of our community at our booth, but it’s not the only place you can find us. Our website manager Franky will be speaking at a panel discussion on “The Future of 3D Printing.” Come join us and meet your fellow designers, hobbyists, makers and 3D Printing enthusiasts!
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i.materialise and NOOKA Present 3D Printed Concept Pieces for “ZONAL”
We are very excited to announce that i.materialise is collaborating with NOOKA, a NYC-based fashion design company, to 3D Print futuristic concept pieces for an exhibition entitled “ZONAL- Extending the Body and Mind.” This project, inspired by Hindu vedic chakras, features eight international designers, each of whom presents one item that corresponds to a zone of human body. 3D Printed prototypes of the ZONAL pieces will be exhibited at the WantedDesign Show held in New York City from May 16 to 19.
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3D Print in Stainless Steel and Get a 10 Dollar Discount!
Benjamin Franklin once said, “There are three things extremely hard: steel, a diamond, and to know one’s self.” Well, maybe that’s true, but 3D Printing in stainless steel isn’t so hard at all! And now, we’ve made it even better for you: the base cost of stainless steel will be reduced by 10 dollars from today through July 5th! Read on for details on this limited time offer.
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Which Color Is Better? Cast Your Vote Now!
Here in Belgium, three major political events are fast approaching: the Regional, Federal and EU Parliamentary Elections. We all know we should take voting seriously because that’s what shapes our future. i.materialise would also like to hear your voices to decide the future of our transparent resin colors. Do you prefer the existing light color or the new brighter one? Check out the sample pictures and cast your vote now!
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Celtic Tradition Meets 3D Printing: Introducing 3D Design App Sertae
There is neither beginning nor end in beautifully intertwined Celtic knots. Their endless flow represents eternity, love, unity, harmony and the timeless nature of our spirit. With Sertae, a 3D design app partnering with i.materialise, you can personalize this traditional motif to make a one-of-a-kind pendant. What could be more romantic than creating a pendant for that special someone with a personalized message woven into the knots?
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