The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has returned to the Las Vegas Convention Center for its 2020 edition, running from 7 to 10 Jan. As well as a host of novel technologies, strange gadgets and pointless announcements, CES has also provided a platform for the 3D printing industry to provide updates regarding new technologies and releases […]
3D printing for a better world: MyMiniFactory announces Hope3D Design Competition winners
MyMiniFactory, a London-based 3D printable model sharing platform, has announced the winners of the Hope3D Design Competition. In partnership with Snapmaker, Hope3D, a crowdsourcing platform for humanitarian 3D printing projects, integrated the UN Sustainable Development Goals of 2030 to find 3D printable environmental and education solutions. The three winning entries from its competition included a […]
Snapmaker 2.0 Kickstarter raises $3.5 million for 3-in-1 3D printer, breaking previous record
U.S.-based 3D printer provider Snapmaker has launched a crowdfunding campaign for its new Snapmaker 2.0 series. With 28 days still to go, the project has already exceeded its initial target. At the time of writing, the Snapmaker 2.0 campaign on Kickstarter, has received over $3.5 million in backing from more than 3,000 supporters. Of course, […]
Tinkercad and MyMiniFactory partner up for yet another 3D design challenge, sponsored by Snapmaker
3D design software Tinkercad and 3D printable object-sharing platform MyMiniFactory have partnered up for another 3D design challenge, sponsored by Snapmaker. In theme with the recent heat wave, MyMiniFactory and Tinkercad want contestants to design 3D printable objects for the great outdoors in this next design challenge. This is the fourth partnership of this kind […]
Review: The Snapmaker 3-in-1 3D printer, laser engraver and CNC carver
With a promise to, “turn your desktop into a workshop” Snapmaker combines a 3D printer, laser engraver and CNC carver. A hugely successful Kickstarter campaign raised $2.2 million, and now the Snapmaker 3-in-1 3D printer is available for a wider audience. 3D Printing Industry tested the Snapmaker 3-in-1 3D printer against the claims made for […]