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Extending their da Vinci range, XYZprinting have announced two new 3D printers at IFA this year, along with 3D project curriculum packs to help teachers and educators. The first new model is in the mini series which is aimed at families and the home market. The da Vinci Color Mini is a fused filament fabrication (FFF) printer with an improved air fan for
With 3D printing, the colour of the substrate determines the colour of the model and as most 3D printers only hold one or two reels of material, it's held back the visual appeal of the models. Anything detailed needs to be painted in post-production. That's all changing now as XYZprinting have announced the da Vinci Color 3D Printer which combines
"Blind people see with their hands" is kind of a cliched notion. Overall, everyone "sees" with all of the senses they have available. Visually impaired people just rely on their non-visual senses a bit more than others, depending on the situation. And while visually impaired people can usually comprehend much about the world around them, items that are flat, two-dimensional,
The Cel Robox is a "desktop micro manufacturing platform" - that's a small 3D printer to you and me - and while I'm still a little dubious about a 3D printer in every home, this was one of the first that I'd seen (in real life) that might fit the bill. It's also quite hypnotic to watch... Measuring only 37
Personally I'm not convinced by the vision of a 3D printer in every home though I'm constantly reminded of IBM's Thomas Watson and his alleged statement regarding the need for only five computers in the world. New Matter don't have my doubts and are working hard to produce an affordable 3D printer for the home. Steve Schell brings in some printed
There are times when only hard copy will do but anyone who has tried to print from a tablet will know that it's not always easy. The main ecosystems from Apple and Google have their own printer strategies with AirPrint and Cloud Print respectively but support is spotty at best. Several printer manufacturers have gone so far as to create their
Staples announced that it has become the first major retailer in the United States to sell 3D printers. Those of you who have become interested in getting your very own 3D printer won't have to wait too much longer to purchase one from Staples. Staples will begin offering a limited number of The Cube 3D Printer from 3D Systems by