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New 3D Printed Plastic Helmets for the Swiss Guards

The Swiss Guards, the Pope’s private army, break with centuries of tradition to adopt new plastic helmets that are fabricated on a 3D printer. They’ve been protecting the pope for centuries. And now thanks to 3D printing technology, the world’s oldest standing army are getting a modern upgrade. The Swiss Guards are retiring their traditional…

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Simplify3D and FlashForge Partner Up for Professional 3D Printing

Leading developer of 3D printing software Simplify3D enters into new agreement with FlashForge, manufacturer of desktop 3D printing systems, to provide support for their extensive lineup of 3D printing platforms. Professional 3D printing software specialists Simplify3D have signed a partnership agreement with FlashForge, enabling the manufacturer to offer new hardware and software combinations for professional…

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3D Printed Telegraph Replicates Ezra Cornell’s 1844 Original

Made with 3D scanning and 3D printing, a replica of Ezra Cornell’s telegraph machine from 1844 goes on display at Cornell University Library. In the history of communications, American businessman and philanthropist Ezra Cornell played a significant role. In 1844, his personal telegraph machine received the world’s first telegraph message sent by Samuel Morse. Cornell went on…

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Additive Manufacturing created a custom wheel rim with unique design & extra stability

The expert in Additive Manufacturing BigRep recently put together an impressive new prototype for a wheel rim, made using Additive manufacturing technology. Product designer Marco Mattia Cristofori wanted to develop an object with a bold, striking design that would also demonstrate the benefits of using Additive Manufacturing for industrial applications. He chose to improve the design of…

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