Wide Scavenger Hunt of 200 3D Printed Toys in San Francisco

Ben Baltes, a software developer is organizing a scavenger hunt for 3D printed toys in San Francisco. This 25 years old programmer is inviting everyone to compete against each other in this hunt, initiated on Reddit. Almost 200 3D printed toys will be designed for this game.

What is the Idea of Scavenger Hunt of 3D Printed Toys All About?

Baltes is a co-founder of Toybox – an Oakland-based startup of 3D printed toys. One day, he thought to launch a scavenger hunt game known as “Hidden City.” Hence, he posted his idea on Reddit and surprisingly got a lot of appreciation and positive feedback from people on this. At the initial phase, Baltes has decided to 3D print almost 200 toys and then has planned to hide them all across San Francisco. It is said that each toy will be incorporated with a unique link or QR code that will enable hunters in finding the 3D printed toys by entering the code into an app or a web page.

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3D Printed Parts combined to Make Affordable Live cell imaging

Researchers at Uppsala University in Sweden have discovered an innovative way to make the technology of “live cell imaging” affordable as well as easy to be assembled with the help of a smartphone, some mass-produced electronics, and a few 3D printed parts using 3d printer. Live cell imaging is a tool for studying the living cells and their response towards various treatments such as drugs or toxins.

Johan Kreuger, a senior lecturer in the Department of Medical Cell Biology at Uppsala University explained “our idea was to make possible live imaging of cells for labs in developing countries. What we have done in this project isn't rocket science, but it shows you how 3D printing will transform the way scientists work around the world. 3D printing has the potential to give researchers with limited funding access to research methods that were previously too expensive."

What is the Idea of This Research all about?

Live imaging of cells can enable researchers for examining how cells respond to various stimuli. Researchers study the behavior of cells over the period of time by recording their video as this process allow them to have detailed information of cells as compared to ordinary static images.

This research of the Uppsala University was published in the open access journal PLOS ONE. The study involves improving the conventional microscopes already available at most of the universities as well as hospitals. The findings of the study revealed that the updated systems offer superior cell culture conditions enabling high-resolution imaging of real living cells. The new and improved microscope only requires a few 3D-printed parts, a smartphone, and some ready-made electronics.

“Using our concept, you can 3D print pieces to hold your phone in place, as well as a small incubator for the cells to grow in, which will warm them to a temperature of 37 degrees Celsius, the same temperature as the human body. “You’ll need some readily available consumer electronics, but for anyone with a little bit of technical know-how, it’s very straightforward, Kreuger explained.”

What other Things did This Research Disclose?

The analysis team has also discovered an app that enables time-lapse imaging precisely from the phone. This study even disclosed that the self-assembled process gains high-resolution imaging of living cells providing the finest conditions for the cell culture. The microscope comprises a built-in humidity module to assure cell cultures maintain the required moisture. The 3D printing technology will continue to play a significant role in the development of live cell imaging, said Johan Kreuger.

Additive Manufacturing to Test Feasibility in The Defence Field

The last week of December2016 marks a new beginning in the expansive field of 3D printing as European Defence Agency launches a new project to test feasibility in defence field.

With just about a week left for new year, many top-notch global institutions are prepping up for new undertakings. The EDA for instance, has just announced its launching a new defence-related additive manufacturing project.

The project focuses on exploring and establishing the ways in which additive manufacturing can benefit for defense-related applications. Many industries including aerospace, automotive, energy, medical, and manufacturing have already seen a positive impact—from helping to speed up prototyping cycles, cutting down on material to production costs, 3D printing offers great perks.

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3D PRINTED GINGERBREAD HOUSE

William Kempton, a researcher at the Oslo School of Architecture and Design has created 3D printed gingerbread house. This was made from gingerbread dough printed on a DeltaWASP 20 40 clay 3D printer. It might be the first 3D printed gingerbread house in the world.

Why Did Kempton Use Gingerbread Dough Instead of Clay for 3D Printing?

Gingerbread is considered as one of the essential food items associated with the Christmas celebrations. Kempton planned to make a 3D printed gingerbread house this Christmas after getting inspired from new techniques. Kempton has done several 3D printing projects using clay. However, one day his students suggested him to replace clay with gingerbread and he happily agreed with them and set a DeltaWASP 20 40 clay 3D printer for the same.

 “While the initial thought seemed simple enough, the first trial with gingerbread printing uncovered some immediate problems,” Kempton wrote. “Firstly, gravity is not your friend. Secondly, materials usually become softer as they get hotter. If you have ever made a gingerbread house, you will probably know that baking flat pieces and gluing them together later is the way to go. This, however, is not how I wanted my gingerbread house to be made. So I needed to develop my own process.”

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Mahindra Group Launched Pilot project for teaching 3D printing in Indian Schools

The Mahindra Group of India has recently unveiled its new pilot project – a specialized 3D printing program for rural and semi-urban schools in the country. For this purpose, Mahindra Company will donate 3D printers to the schools. He will start his mission with the B.M. Pawar School in Chakan. This project is basically an extensive training program, which will educate students as well as teachers about the various applications of additive manufacturing technology.

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Kid Creating Nine 3D Printed Prosthetic Hands

Cameron Haight, a child of four years old born in North Carolina has helped in making nine 3D printed prosthetic hands. Haight helped in creating 3D printed prosthetic hands for children like him who have problems in their limbs. Since he was born, the fingers of his right hand were fused together

Why Haight Needed 3D Printed Prosthetic Hand?

At the age of 4, most of the children are busy in playing with toys. However, things were not so easy for Haight. He was born with amniotic band syndrome – a congenital disorder affecting the limb of a child while growing in the womb. After Haight was born, he was operated for 15 times. Still, he was unable to perform certain tasks using his right hand due to its lack of dexterity. However, when he was fitted with 3D printed prosthetic hand, the 4 years old was soon able to take part in various activities.

Haight’s mother Sarah said that his son

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Alta Motors Manufactured 3D Printed Motorcycle Parts for the Faster Speed

Marc Fenigsetin, Derek Dorresteyn, and Jeff Sand founded Alta Motors in 2010. This team wanted to manufacture the best electric motorcycle in the market that could not only be an energy-efficient vehicle but also be a speedy and a safe one. To make this concept successful, the company worked hard in the workshop focusing constantly on each and every segment.

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JULLDOZER OF MOJOPTIX CREATED 3D PRINTED DIGITAL SUNDIAL

Julldozer of Mojoptix created a 3D printing sundial by combining the ancient technology with algorithm design. The 3D printed sundial enables the users to digitally watch the time.  

In a You Tube video, Julldozer explained how he got the idea and created the sundial. With the help of OpenSCAD, he algorithmically made the sundial. After designing a matrix for every number in the sundial, he integrated these matrices using STL files and OpenSCAD script into an open source 3D printed model. This open source project enables people to download the details from Thingiverse and buy the sundial from his Etsy shop.

A French/English tech podcast, Julldozer explains that this project cannot be created through injection molding or other techniques of mass production. This digital sundial can only be manufactured from 3D printing technology.  

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RESEARCHERS OF URMC DEVELOPED 3D PRINTED HUMAN ORGAN SIMULATIONS

Researchers at University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) have discovered an innovative way to construct human organ simulations that almost looks real. The aim of this Simulated Inanimate Model is to fabricate a model of the kidney that looks identical to the real one, even when it cuts or bleeds. This revolutionary program is directed by neurosurgeon Jonathan Stone and urology professor Ahmed Ghazi.

Medical scans were converted into computer generated designs through a complex process by Stone and Ghazi to 3D print organ molds. These organs were later injected with a hydrogel that imitates human texture.

“Very few surgical simulations are successful at recreating the live event from the beginning to the end,” Ghazi said. “What we have created is a model that looks, feels, and reacts like a live organ and allows trainees and surgeons to replicate the same experience they would face in the operating room with a real patient.”

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'GREEN PLASTIC' FOR 3D PRINTING IN SPACE

Astronauts on the International Space Station (ISS) can now 3D print with green plastic – a material made from sugarcane. This has become possible due to the successful partnership between, “Made In Space” and “Braskem.” The first 3D printed part was made using a pipe connector needed for a vegetable irrigation system.

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