Which 3D-Printed Jewelry is Best for Her? Valentine’s Day Style Guide
Gentlemen, as you probably know, Valentine’s Day is approaching. Finding the perfect gift that is going to delight your loved one is really tricky. But this year, new technologies can help you more than ever: what about giving something that really comes from you, from the heart and made especially for her? You can do this thanks to personalized jewelry and 3D printing. To make sure you make the right choice and have a wonderful time with your lady, let’s have a look on which type of custom jewelry best matches her style. (more…)
Just Robots by Onorio and Scott: The Most Adorable 3D Printed Robots Ever!
Do you find the word “robot” to carry a cold, lifeless connotation? Does that feeling increase even more if the robot is 3D Printed? Then let us blow your mind with a gang of the cutest, most lovable 3D Printed robots on Earth! These 3D Printed robot figurines are designed, hand-painted, and sold online by two designers, Scott Brimley and Onorio D’Epiro, under the “Just Robots” brand. We interviewed the UK-based duo to find out how they brought the cute little robots to life through i.materialise! (more…)
The 2015 Materialise World Conference: 3D Printing Brought to You
Join us to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Materialise at the World Conference on April 24-25, 2015 in Brussels and Leuven! Come to hear inspiring speakers who will illustrate how 3D printing services and solutions can add value in the realm of 3D printing consumer products. And don’t miss our workshops to see designing in action as our top-notch experts guide you through a creation experience.
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Birdwatchers Beware: Digiscoping Meets 3D Printing!
Day-by-day, digital technologies are becoming more progressive, but no matter how hard companies try, users are constantly looking for more powerful devices to fulfil their needs. Luckily, users’ goals can sometimes be reached by combining two existing devices into one solution. That’s how digiscoping was invented.
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3D Printing Meets Activism: Rose Thurmes’ CLIMAXX Project
Quite often people associate fashion only with creating fancy and stylish outfits. They tend to forget that fashion is an art form and, as with any art form, it aims at addressing political and social problems by raising awareness and making people reflect on them. For those who do not agree with this perspective of fashion, we would like to show you the CLIMAXX Project by Rose Thurmes.
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See The Holiday Gift Challenge Winners’ 3D Printed Designs!
About a month ago, we announced the two winners of our Holiday Gift Challenge, co-hosted with CGTrader.com, Autodesk 123D and Choc Edge. These two designs – chosen from over 120 entries – are now 3D Printed and ready to be sent to the winners just in time for the holidays. We’re excited to present: Reach the Stars Pendant by Loupgarou and Frozen Ice Bowl by Noah Hornberger!
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3D Printing Technologies: Stereolithography
Contrary to popular belief, there’s not a one-size-fits-all approach to 3D printing. Although we offer 19 different materials and over 100 possible color and finish combinations, it takes us several different technologies to get the job done. In general, 3D printing technologies can be split up into 2 groups: direct and indirect 3D printing. The main difference lies in the fact that the design is made from 3D printing (direct) or 3D printing was used in the process of creating your model (indirect). Let’s kick this series off with stereolithography, mother of all 3D printing technologies and an example of a direct 3D printing technique.
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.MGX to be on Display at the First Major 3D Printing Exhibition in Athens
Good news for 3D Printing fans in Greece: some of the best 3D Printed items from the .MGX collection will be on display at 3D Tora, the first major exhibition in Greece dedicated entirely to 3D Printing. The exhibition will be held from December 15, 2014 until January 31, 2015, at the Onassis Cultural Center in Athens. If you’re visiting Greece for your Christmas holidays, you’ll want to add this exhibition to your must-see list! (more…)
i.materialise and Twikit Now Powering 3D Printing at Auchan
Ever dream of going into a store and customizing an item to be 3D printed? Well, now customers of Auchan’s store in Lille can go to Yoomake, an in-store kiosk, to make “mini-me” figurines, jewelry, trophies and medals to be 3D printed at i.materialise. Even people with no previous 3D printing experience can customize a design and get involved to get high-quality prints. (more…)
Suit Up for the DAMN x Café Costume 3D Printed Jewelry Collection (For Men)
Introducing a unique partnership between Café Costume, architect designer duo DAMN and Twikit, a pioneer in 3D customization. Inspired by Kunstwerkstede ‘De Coene’, they have created a collection of customizable 3D printed cufflinks, tiepins and money clips. The collaboration ties in perfectly with the world of new craftsmanship, in which 3D printing makes it possible to give each item a unique character.
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