3D printing has now been used to 3D print a full size Tyrannosaurus Rex: A company in the Netherlands have excavated an actual skeleton of a dinosaur, then 3D Scanned the remains to create a 3D model, modified the 3D CAD files to integrate a full metal structure, then 3D printed each bone on the Builder Extreme 1500 Pro 3D printer. The Builder Extreme...
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A Local Surfing photographer had a very interesting request to add to his portfolio of equipment, but without the technology of 3D scanning, professional CAD design and Industrial 3D printing would have been impossible. Salty surf housing https://saltysurfhousings.com/ manufacture underwater hand held camera cases. The cases enable the end user to safely place their expensive SLR cameras in a rugged machined aluminium waterproof case, keeping their prize...
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By Gareth Jones Open Meals a Japanese company are blending science and innovation to create a hyper-personalised 3D printed sushi experience. Open Meal’s concept analyses the diner’s bio-metric data including DNA & other biological metrics then matches the clients nutritional needs to provide an optimal diet. Sushi Singularity due to open in Tokyo 2020 is the first planned restaurant to feature the 3d printed Sushi...
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By Daniel Lawrence 3D scanning has been widely adopted throughout many industries. It offers the ability to digitize almost any physical object producing a high quality digital representation of that object. With recent advancements in technology, 3D scanners can achieve phenomenal accuracy, further opening the door to more industries. 3D scanning can use a number of different technologies, from handheld ‘blue light’ technology to stationary...
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