We have great news for all of you Tech-Savvy Mac users who love 3D Printing and 3D Scanning. All of you Mac users can now enjoy Sense, an at home 3D scanner, fully integrated with Cubify.com and the Cube 3D printer. The Sense allows users to upload their scans directly for 3D printing either at home or through the cloud. It releases the scans in STL files and PLY files.
Mac users should get excited for the newly announced support for 3D Systems. The Sense is the first 3D Scanner that is specifically designed for easy customer use and optimized for 3D printing. It is now easy and fun to capture priceless moments in 3D at a cost of only $399.
The Sense software V1.1 features Mac support and many other feature upgrades. The feature upgrades include: improved scan tracking and stability, upgraded auto-enhancement for correct brightness and colour. These features build on the very easy-to-use interface that allows anyone to focus, crop, delete, and share colour 3D data.
Sense 3D Scanner Tech Specs
Supported operating systems
Windows 7® (32-bit or 64-bit)
Windows 8® (32-bit or 64-bit)
Mac OS X 10.8 or later
Maximum power consumption
2.25 watts
Scan volume
Min: 0.2m x 0.2m x 0.2m
Max: 3m x 3m x 3m
Dimensions
17.8cm x 12.9cm x 3.3cm
Operating range
Min: 0.35m
Max: 3m
Depth image size
240(w) x 320(h) px
Field of view
Horizontal: 45°
Vertical: 57.5°
Diagonal: 69°
Spatial x/y resolution @ 0.5m
0.9mm
Depth resolution @ 0.5m
1mm
Operating temperature
10-40° C
Data interface
USB 2.0/USB 3.0
Data format
16 bit
Maximal Image Throughput
30 fps
USB Cord Length
213cm
Color Image Size
240(w) x 320(h) px
Hardware recommendations
Intel® Core i5™ or equivalent processor
RAM: 2 GB minimum
1280 x 1024 minimum screen resolution
Color: 32-bit
4 GB available hard disk space
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In early 2014, Vick Art Advisors tasked Sparks, a brand experience company talented at creating vibrant environments and activations, to create a sculpture that abstractly depicted Manhattan. The problem was that the deadlines were tight thus demanding a quick turnaround.
Sparks’ 3D design team got together to brainstorm an art installation that would truly depict Manhattan in a unique manner. The team then thoroughly explored options on how this art installation could be physically created. They researched hand fabrication and CNC technology, but realized that 3D printing was the only logical option for the complex full-colour 3D project they had in mind. However, getting 3D prints made quickly was still a critical factor so they turned to Quickparts on-demand 3D printing serviced from 3D Systems.
“Quickparts has a wide range of 3D printing options for different types of projects . However, we needed to print very large models very quickly and in full CMYK color, so their ColorJet Technology was the one option that made this even feasible,” said senior designer David Shamlian.
Said Shamlian, “The last models arrived from Quickparts on the Wednesday. All the pieces were prepped and pre-hung by Sparks craftsmen on Thursday. It was shipped to New York and installed to the delight of the client on Friday.”
In the end Quickparts completed the project in record time on deadline. Its also amazing to keep in mind that this was done while parts were printed on a full-colour Projet 860 3D printers that were thousands of mils apart and on different continents.
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3D Systems has announced that it has partnered up with Staples, Inc. to start a pilot program in which two staples stores in New York City and Los Angeles offer 3D printing services.
Each of the staple stores will feature an immersive 3D printing experience center where consumers and small businesses can create personalized products and use 3D printing hardware. Customers will also be able to bring in their own 3D print-ready files to have them printed.
“3D printing offers enormous potential for small businesses, and by using Staples, they can print with the technology without having to invest in it,” said Damien Leigh, Senior Vice President of Business Services for Staples, Inc. “The test with 3D Systems will help us learn about our customers’ needs for a local 3D printing service, and how Staples can help them make more happen for their business through 3D printing.”
“Staples’ established reputation as a leader in home office and small business solutions makes them an ideal partner for testing out live, consumer-facing 3D print services,” said Rajeev Kulkarni, 3DS’ Vice President and General Manager, Consumer Products Division. “We have been thrilled with the retail experience and response from our audience, and the difference it makes being able to see, touch and experience 3D printing.”
With these new 3D printing experience centers customers can learn more about 3D printing through demonstration areas where they can use design software and see 3D Systems printers in action. Each store will also include the 3DME® Photobooth from 3D Systems to capture customers’ facial images for the purpose of personalizing 3D products like figurines, and customers can also print personalized smart phone cases.
3D Systems on-site experts, along with trained Copy & Print associates from Staples to help guide customer on their 3D printing journey will be available at each store. The items can be printed on site or through 3D systems and shipped directly to the customer’s office or home.
Staples previously announced that it would be the first major U.S. retailer to carry 3D printers, with the launch of the Cube® from 3D Systems on Staples.com. Staples has since rolled out 3D printing hardware and accessories in a limited number of stores, and expanded its overall product selection.
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Tracheobronchomalacia (TM) is a rare condition where a person can only take shallow breaths or struggle to breathe at all and in worse case can lead to death. This occurs when the trachea (the main trunk of system of tubes by which air passes to and from the lungs) is weak due to soft cartilage in a certain area or throughout the trachea and the mainstem bronchi (the main passageway into the lungs) are involved as well.
Glenn E. Green, MD, and Associate Professor of Pediatric Otolaryngology and Scott J. Hollister, PhD, a professor of Bioengineering partnered up and were determined to find a cure for tracheobronchomalacia with some help from 3D printing along the way. “Severe tracheobronchomalacia has been a condition that has frustrated me for years,” says Green. “I’ve seen children die from it. To see this device work, for a second time, it’s a major accomplishment and offers hope for these children.”
Above is a picture of the second baby who’s life was saved with a new, bioresorbable device developed at the University of Michigan by Dr. Green and Dr. Hollister.
“It is a tremendous feeling to know that this device has saved another child. We believe there are many other applications for these techniques, but to see the impact living and breathing in front of you is overwhelming.”- Scott Hollister, Michigan Engineering professor
Together they attended TEDxUofM to talk about their work.
3D Systems Help Students With Disabilities Through 3D Printing
3D Systems has announced that it is supporting the 3D printing project “Engaging Young People with Assistive technologies”. The 3D printing project is a program for students with physical disabilities at Hereward College in Coventry, United Kingdom. The University of Warwick funds the project and since September 2013, it has been empowering physically challenged students through 3D technology to help them design objects that make everyday life easier.
Using the CubeX 3D printer from 3D Systems, students from Hereward College are learning to design and print useful implements that can help them over come their everyday challenges. For example a person, who suffers from conditions such as muscular dystrophy, can find tasks such as drinking from a glass or bottle difficult, even when using a straw.
“For example, twenty-one-year-old Hereward residential student Ollie Baskaran, from Leatherhead in Surrey, designed and 3D printed a bespoke straw holder with the help of his tutor Russell Smith. Shaped like a cork stopper with a hole in the middle, the simple design allows Ollie to enjoy a drink from a variety of different bottle shapes.”
“It is great to see 3D printing powering projects such as this that allow students with disabilities to improve their lives while learning STEM skills that are crucial for their future employment,” stated Leanne Gluck, Director of Social Impact, 3DS.
Warwick’s Project Officer, Diane Burton, said, “We are very grateful to 3D Systems for their 3D printer donations and on-going support. It has been vital in inspiring students at Hereward to create their own innovative products. This has really extended their skills and increased their interest in science and technology”
The project is delivered by the Access Research & Development Department at Hereward College and Warwick manufacturing Group (WMG). They have extensive expertise in additive layer manufacturing, and the department of Computer Sciences, which has strength in adaptive systems. The project is apart of a larger initiative by the University of Warwick to engage with groups of learners that are currently under-represented in science and technology at the university degree level.
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Medical Modeling has pioneered the leading 3D medical technology that comes with extraordinary benefits. If you would like to see these benefits look no further than the many conjoined twin separations the company has supported like 3D systems, which they newly joined forces with. In each case, medical modeling’s 3D imaging and physical models have created a successful procedure by allowing surgeons a true-to-life view of the patients’ shared anatomy before the first incision is ever made. Doctors can fully prepare for the procedure, which leads to the patient spending less time in the OR.
Medical Modeling’s lineup of virtual surgical planning tools, implants production services, tactile medical imaging, and more revolutionizing clinical treatment.
Virtual Surgical Planning (VSP) Technology
VSP is about utilizing medical image data to accurately plan surgery in a computer environment then transferring that virtual plan to the patient using customized instruments.
Tactile Medical Imaging
Medical modeling focuses on taking medical images from the computer screen to the 3D world. Additive manufacturing processes and materials of different kinds are used to produce physical anatomical models used in surgeries such as reconstruction of the cranium and the hip.
Now that Medical Modeling is a apart of 3D Systems, they will have even more access to state-of-the-art 3D printing and modeling tools, allowing both companies to head forward together with cutting-edge medical imaging and surgical planning.
3D Systems and Medical Modeling hope to enable better quality medical care and improve patient outcomes throughout the world, through3 their collective strengths, knowledge, and visions.
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Scan Your World with Sense for the Mac
Make Sense for the Mac
We have great news for all of you Tech-Savvy Mac users who love 3D Printing and 3D Scanning. All of you Mac users can now enjoy Sense, an at home 3D scanner, fully integrated with Cubify.com and the Cube 3D printer. The Sense allows users to upload their scans directly for 3D printing either at home or through the cloud. It releases the scans in STL files and PLY files.
Mac users should get excited for the newly announced support for 3D Systems. The Sense is the first 3D Scanner that is specifically designed for easy customer use and optimized for 3D printing. It is now easy and fun to capture priceless moments in 3D at a cost of only $399.
The Sense software V1.1 features Mac support and many other feature upgrades. The feature upgrades include: improved scan tracking and stability, upgraded auto-enhancement for correct brightness and colour. These features build on the very easy-to-use interface that allows anyone to focus, crop, delete, and share colour 3D data.
Sense 3D Scanner Tech Specs
Supported operating systems
Windows 7® (32-bit or 64-bit)
Windows 8® (32-bit or 64-bit)
Mac OS X 10.8 or later
Maximum power consumption
2.25 watts
Scan volume
Min: 0.2m x 0.2m x 0.2m
Max: 3m x 3m x 3m
Dimensions
17.8cm x 12.9cm x 3.3cm
Operating range
Min: 0.35m
Max: 3m
Depth image size
240(w) x 320(h) px
Field of view
Horizontal: 45°
Vertical: 57.5°
Diagonal: 69°
Spatial x/y resolution @ 0.5m
0.9mm
Depth resolution @ 0.5m
1mm
Operating temperature
10-40° C
Data interface
USB 2.0/USB 3.0
Data format
16 bit
Maximal Image Throughput
30 fps
USB Cord Length
213cm
Color Image Size
240(w) x 320(h) px
Hardware recommendations
Intel® Core i5™ or equivalent processor
RAM: 2 GB minimum
1280 x 1024 minimum screen resolution
Color: 32-bit
4 GB available hard disk space
Warranty
1 year
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A Major Art Installation Made Possible by 3D Printing at Quickparts
The Manhattan Project
Sparks’ 3D design team got together to brainstorm an art installation that would truly depict Manhattan in a unique manner. The team then thoroughly explored options on how this art installation could be physically created. They researched hand fabrication and CNC technology, but realized that 3D printing was the only logical option for the complex full-colour 3D project they had in mind. However, getting 3D prints made quickly was still a critical factor so they turned to Quickparts on-demand 3D printing serviced from 3D Systems.
“Quickparts has a wide range of 3D printing options for different types of projects . However, we needed to print very large models very quickly and in full CMYK color, so their ColorJet Technology was the one option that made this even feasible,” said senior designer David Shamlian.
Said Shamlian, “The last models arrived from Quickparts on the Wednesday. All the pieces were prepped and pre-hung by Sparks craftsmen on Thursday. It was shipped to New York and installed to the delight of the client on Friday.”
In the end Quickparts completed the project in record time on deadline. Its also amazing to keep in mind that this was done while parts were printed on a full-colour Projet 860 3D printers that were thousands of mils apart and on different continents.
Full-Colour Projet 860 3D Printer
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Staples Partners with 3D Systems to Launch In-store 3D Printing Experience in New York and Los Angeles
Staples Launch in-store 3D Printing Experience
3D Systems has announced that it has partnered up with Staples, Inc. to start a pilot program in which two staples stores in New York City and Los Angeles offer 3D printing services.
Each of the staple stores will feature an immersive 3D printing experience center where consumers and small businesses can create personalized products and use 3D printing hardware. Customers will also be able to bring in their own 3D print-ready files to have them printed.
“3D printing offers enormous potential for small businesses, and by using Staples, they can print with the technology without having to invest in it,” said Damien Leigh, Senior Vice President of Business Services for Staples, Inc. “The test with 3D Systems will help us learn about our customers’ needs for a local 3D printing service, and how Staples can help them make more happen for their business through 3D printing.”
“Staples’ established reputation as a leader in home office and small business solutions makes them an ideal partner for testing out live, consumer-facing 3D print services,” said Rajeev Kulkarni, 3DS’ Vice President and General Manager, Consumer Products Division. “We have been thrilled with the retail experience and response from our audience, and the difference it makes being able to see, touch and experience 3D printing.”
With these new 3D printing experience centers customers can learn more about 3D printing through demonstration areas where they can use design software and see 3D Systems printers in action. Each store will also include the 3DME® Photobooth from 3D Systems to capture customers’ facial images for the purpose of personalizing 3D products like figurines, and customers can also print personalized smart phone cases.
3D Systems on-site experts, along with trained Copy & Print associates from Staples to help guide customer on their 3D printing journey will be available at each store. The items can be printed on site or through 3D systems and shipped directly to the customer’s office or home.
Staples previously announced that it would be the first major U.S. retailer to carry 3D printers, with the launch of the Cube® from 3D Systems on Staples.com. Staples has since rolled out 3D printing hardware and accessories in a limited number of stores, and expanded its overall product selection.
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3D Printing Cures Tracheobronchomalacia TEDxUofM
3D Printing Cures Tracheobronchomalacia
Tracheobronchomalacia (TM) is a rare condition where a person can only take shallow breaths or struggle to breathe at all and in worse case can lead to death. This occurs when the trachea (the main trunk of system of tubes by which air passes to and from the lungs) is weak due to soft cartilage in a certain area or throughout the trachea and the mainstem bronchi (the main passageway into the lungs) are involved as well.
Glenn E. Green, MD, and Associate Professor of Pediatric Otolaryngology and Scott J. Hollister, PhD, a professor of Bioengineering partnered up and were determined to find a cure for tracheobronchomalacia with some help from 3D printing along the way. “Severe tracheobronchomalacia has been a condition that has frustrated me for years,” says Green. “I’ve seen children die from it. To see this device work, for a second time, it’s a major accomplishment and offers hope for these children.”
Above is a picture of the second baby who’s life was saved with a new, bioresorbable device developed at the University of Michigan by Dr. Green and Dr. Hollister.
“It is a tremendous feeling to know that this device has saved another child. We believe there are many other applications for these techniques, but to see the impact living and breathing in front of you is overwhelming.”- Scott Hollister, Michigan Engineering professor
Together they attended TEDxUofM to talk about their work.
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3D Systems Provides Students With Disabilities Access To 3D Printing For Assistive Devices
3D Systems Help Students With Disabilities Through 3D Printing
3D Systems has announced that it is supporting the 3D printing project “Engaging Young People with Assistive technologies”. The 3D printing project is a program for students with physical disabilities at Hereward College in Coventry, United Kingdom. The University of Warwick funds the project and since September 2013, it has been empowering physically challenged students through 3D technology to help them design objects that make everyday life easier.
Using the CubeX 3D printer from 3D Systems, students from Hereward College are learning to design and print useful implements that can help them over come their everyday challenges. For example a person, who suffers from conditions such as muscular dystrophy, can find tasks such as drinking from a glass or bottle difficult, even when using a straw.
“For example, twenty-one-year-old Hereward residential student Ollie Baskaran, from Leatherhead in Surrey, designed and 3D printed a bespoke straw holder with the help of his tutor Russell Smith. Shaped like a cork stopper with a hole in the middle, the simple design allows Ollie to enjoy a drink from a variety of different bottle shapes.”
“It is great to see 3D printing powering projects such as this that allow students with disabilities to improve their lives while learning STEM skills that are crucial for their future employment,” stated Leanne Gluck, Director of Social Impact, 3DS.
Warwick’s Project Officer, Diane Burton, said, “We are very grateful to 3D Systems for their 3D printer donations and on-going support. It has been vital in inspiring students at Hereward to create their own innovative products. This has really extended their skills and increased their interest in science and technology”
The project is delivered by the Access Research & Development Department at Hereward College and Warwick manufacturing Group (WMG). They have extensive expertise in additive layer manufacturing, and the department of Computer Sciences, which has strength in adaptive systems. The project is apart of a larger initiative by the University of Warwick to engage with groups of learners that are currently under-represented in science and technology at the university degree level.
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Medical Modeling Teams Up with 3D Systems
Medical Modeling Teams Up with 3D Systems
Medical Modeling has pioneered the leading 3D medical technology that comes with extraordinary benefits. If you would like to see these benefits look no further than the many conjoined twin separations the company has supported like 3D systems, which they newly joined forces with. In each case, medical modeling’s 3D imaging and physical models have created a successful procedure by allowing surgeons a true-to-life view of the patients’ shared anatomy before the first incision is ever made. Doctors can fully prepare for the procedure, which leads to the patient spending less time in the OR.
Medical Modeling’s lineup of virtual surgical planning tools, implants production services, tactile medical imaging, and more revolutionizing clinical treatment.
Virtual Surgical Planning (VSP) Technology
VSP is about utilizing medical image data to accurately plan surgery in a computer environment then transferring that virtual plan to the patient using customized instruments.
Tactile Medical Imaging
Medical modeling focuses on taking medical images from the computer screen to the 3D world. Additive manufacturing processes and materials of different kinds are used to produce physical anatomical models used in surgeries such as reconstruction of the cranium and the hip.
Now that Medical Modeling is a apart of 3D Systems, they will have even more access to state-of-the-art 3D printing and modeling tools, allowing both companies to head forward together with cutting-edge medical imaging and surgical planning.
3D Systems and Medical Modeling hope to enable better quality medical care and improve patient outcomes throughout the world, through3 their collective strengths, knowledge, and visions.
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