We told you about MakerBot’s new 3D printer when they announced it. We showed you a hands-on video of how it cranks out beautiful plasticky toys. But what we haven’t shown you, until now? What’s inside the spaceship. More »
Yesterday MakerBot unveiled their next generation 3D printer, cleverly naming it the Replicator in a nod to the similar devices seen in Star Trek. But instead of instantly producing a piping hot cup of Earl Grey tea, the Replicator methodically turns 3D models into real-life plastic creations. More »
The complicated adventure game that MakerBot created to tease their new 3D printer had me pretty excited about what they were going to announce at CES. But now that their Replicator is officially unveiled, I’m a touch disappointed. More »
As the printed word gives way to digital distribution, libraries must change in both form and function in order to remain relevant in the internet age. One New York book repository has taken the lead in this effort by installing the country’s first “maker’s space” within a public library. More »
It’s always a treat when Colbert gives face time to the geeks – or in this case to a handful of geeky 3D-printed versions of himself. If you didn’t crave a MakerBot before, you will after experiencing the Colbert teddybear. More »
This young man won’t be shaving for another six years at least. But my goodness, does he know a lot about 3D printing. Not only is the cutest description of the craft, it’s actually one of the easiest to follow. Couldn’t we use Schuyler on the cover of Tiger Beat and a little less Bieber? More »
They’re calling it a revolution in 3D printing. I call it a revolution in laziness. Why else should we applaud the first 3D-printing machine that can print out various objects automatically, without buttons needing pressing in between? More »
