“The world is a complex system of biodiversity, individual components interacting, giving and taking from one another. As we begin to truly understand this concept, we can begin to harness the power of living in symbiosis with our environment.” Take seaweed, for instance. Researchers at the University of Wollongong (UOW) in Australia have been farming and processing seaweeds that will then be used biomaterials such as cell carriers in medical implants.

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Seaweed extracts are already commonly used in variety of goods such as toothpaste, paint, and ice cream.  However, research in the field of glycobiology (the study of complex sugars called glycans in living organisms) is showing that seaweed has a major role to play in the development on new and biologically active materials for medical treatments.

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  • Co-develop a variety of 3D printed chocolate and non-chocolate products
  • Commercialize new class of consumer and prosumer 3D printers for edibles

 

Release Date: Thursday, January 16, 2014 – 08:30

ROCK HILL, South Carolina –January 16, 2014 – 3D Systems  (NYSE:DDD) today announced that it entered into a multi-year joint development agreement with The Hershey Company (NYSE:HSY), the largest producer of quality chocolate in North America and a global leader in chocolate, sweets and refreshment, to explore and develop innovative opportunities for using 3D printing technology in creating edible foods, including confectionery treats. The alliance combines Hershey’s world-class food science and manufacturing expertise with 3DS’ powerful 3D printing technology and knowhow to deliver new consumer experiences.

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2014 has brought with it daily announcements of new, less-expensive, 3D printers. However, actually using them effectively has been an error prone process. Adobe claims it will change all of that with Photoshop CC. Photoshop CC now has support for 3D printing in corporate directly into the software. A key feature is that the printing subsystem doesn’t just send your model off to the printer, it tidies it up first, making it much more likely to print successfully.

 

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3dscanners

3D scanning opens up the world of possibilities. Imagine being able to capture anything in the physical world and have a digital model of it in minutes. Every day, thousands of companies are using 3D scanners and software to:

 

  • Create CAD models of real parts to capture lost designs, update existing products and make new ones
  • Verify product quality by comparing manufactured parts to CAD designs
  • Make mass customized products for health care, dentistry and fashion
  • Scan entire buildings to create accurate 3D models
  • And much more

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nike vapour laser talonNike Football debuted the Nike Vapor Laser Talon with a revolutionary 3D printed plate that will help football athletes perform at their best. The Nike Vapor Laser Talon was built to mater the 40-yard dash.  The football cleat weighs a mere 5.6 oz. and is specifically designed to provide optimal traction on football turf and to help athletes maintain their “drive stance” longer.

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3DSystems announced their new consumer products at the International CES 2014. Avi N. Reichental, the President and Chief Executive Officer and Director of 3D systems announced the release of the 3DME®.

 

3DME®

3D Systems First to Deliver 3DMe® Photobooth to the Retail Floor and Event Space

 3DME

-Brings the entire 3DMe experience to the retail floor and event space

-Large scale, high volume, instant face capture for personalized figurines

-Powered by 3DS’ consumer cloud-hosting, publishing and fulfillment platform

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