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Model Repair Service

Use the Microsoft 3D Model Repair service powered by netfab to repair STL, OBJ, or 3MF files automatically. Like a spellchecker, this service will save you time by taking care of the many common errors in 3D models that otherwise would require manual repair by a dedicated designer. The service closes holes in the model, fixes face normals, removes self-intersections, and more. You'll be more productive and be on your way to more reliable 3D manufacturing in minutes!
Just upload your STL, OBJ, or 3MF file. We'll check and fix the model and return you a new file, ready to print. Enjoy!

Take a look at the process, and the 3D rendering created from this technology.

▶ The President, in 3D - YouTube

SKYFORM | DRAWBACKS OF 3D PRINTING

SKYFORM | DRAWBACKS OF 3D PRINTING

DRAWBACKS OF 3D PRINTING

The previous article Benefits of 3D printing
wouldn’t be enough for us to be able to look at the 3D printing
objectively. Despite the fact that we consider 3D printing a technology
of the future, it has its drawbacks and we’d like to talk about these
now…



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There is perfection outside, everywhere around us. Every piece of
anything you take into your hands has the potential to be an
exceptionally beautiful piece of shape and material, with its own story
to tell. Everything depends on those hands. Whether big, tiny, crooked,
young or old, we love to see them build and create, make magic where
none of us would expect.


We also have a few pairs and we hope them to be useful for you. Because we all need to see beautiful things.


We have a happy long story behind us, and after all this time we are
still enjoying what we do and putting everything into it. After almost
15 active years we improved everything we could to keep our customers
satisfied, our fans happy, and our competition following.


There is still much to do, and we are better prepared now than ever to make it all even better.

The SKYFORM team is six creative folks with well-divided abilities to support each another to make your projects perfect.

DAVID GULLA  |  Animations  |  Interactive  |  3D Print  |  email  |  LinkedIn


BARBORA ŠABLOVÁ  |  3D CGI Distribution  |  Marketing  |  Finance  |  email  |  LinkedIn


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JANA PAPIERNIKOVÁ  |  Animation Support  |  Graphic Design  |  email


LUKÁŠ GULLA  |  Technical Support  |  3D Print  |  email


For specific projects, we work with external specialists to get the most professional results.

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SKYFORM, Panská 15

811 01 Bratislava

Slovak republic


tel.: +421 (0)2 207 555 76

email: office@skyform.eu, 3Dprint@skyform.eu

Amazon.com: 3D Printing Store

Amazon.com: 3D Printing Store

Amazon.com's 3D Printing Store

Welcome to the 3D printing Store at Amazon.com. From futuristic fashion
accessories to home decor, this is your source for the gear you need to
shop the future.


3D Printers make a variety of objects using a laser that move along an
X, Y and Z axis to build an object in three dimensions. 3D printing is
considered the future of print and manufacturing, and is set to
dramatically change the way we buy and produce products in the future.
Browse our selection of 3D printed jewelry, home decor, tech
accessories, toys & games, and more. No matter the occasion or
budget, there is something for everyone in our gallery of 3D printed
products. Whatever your goal--outfitting an occasion or adding to your
obsession of collectibles --Amazon has you covered. Shop the future
today!

3ders.org - List of 3D Software

3ders.org - List of 3D Software

List of 3D Software

When choosing any 3d software, you need to find one that is easy to
learn and use, especially if you're  beginner. And you should choose one
that is going to perform the task you want to and at the level of
quality you want to reach. Most professional 3D software is expensive,
however there are always some free software that you can use and create
the magic. Below is the list of popular 3D software, free or paid 3D
software.
www.3ders.org/3d-printing-basics.html" - 3D Printing Basics | Beginner's guide | 3D printers
 What can you make with a 3D printer?

In 3D printing area, people say "If You Can Draw It, You Can Make It".vthe video shows many items can be made with a 3D printer. However complicated objects can only be made by professional 3D printers, they are not yet affortable for common family.

New Matter 3D printer | www.3diot.net

New Matter 3D printer
Customers seeking to enter the field of 3D printing will typically shell out between $500 to $2500. For a less expensive 3D printer, one would have to search for DIY 3D printer kits. The New Matter 3D Printer intends to change this with their MOD-t debut. The MOD-t is based on 3D major design considerations: affordability, easy to use software, and access to 3D designs. - See more at: http://www.3diot.net/new-matter-3d-printer/#sthash.ycheLWTY.dpuf

Customers
seeking to enter the field of 3D printing will typically shell out
between $500 to $2500. For a less expensive 3D printer, one would have
to search for DIY 3D printer kits. The New Matter 3D Printer intends to
change this with their MOD-t debut. The MOD-t is based on 3D major
design considerations: affordability, easy to use software, and access
to 3D designs. - See more at:
http://www.3diot.net/new-matter-3d-printer/#sthash.ycheLWTY.dpuf

Customers
seeking to enter the field of 3D printing will typically shell out
between $500 to $2500. For a less expensive 3D printer, one would have
to search for DIY 3D printer kits. The New Matter 3D Printer intends to
change this with their MOD-t debut. The MOD-t is based on 3D major
design considerations: affordability, easy to use software, and access
to 3D designs. - See more at:
http://www.3diot.net/new-matter-3d-printer/#sthash.ycheLWTY.dpuf

Customers
seeking to enter the field of 3D printing will typically shell out
between $500 to $2500. For a less expensive 3D printer, one would have
to search for DIY 3D printer kits. The New Matter 3D Printer intends to
change this with their MOD-t debut. The MOD-t is based on 3D major
design considerations: affordability, easy to use software, and access
to 3D designs. - See more at:
http://www.3diot.net/new-matter-3d-printer/#sthash.ycheLWTY.dpuf

3D printing artisans use a variety of tools to shape and then fabricate a physical design. From modeling our natural surroundings to engineering a mechanical component, everything begins with imagination, translated to digital canvas, then printed into reality. Here is a list of 3D modeling and printing tools to help you get started.  


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Faulty 3D Printed Products - Who is Liable? | Inside3DP.com

Faulty 3D Printed Products - Who is Liable? | Inside3DP.com

Professor Plastic: A Desktop 3-D Printer in Every Home? – Plastics Make It Possible

Some examples, all made possible by plastics:

• A dad creates unique toy trains and tracks for his kids while another creates a jigsaw puzzle from a family photograph;
• An artist uses 3-D printers to create sculptures that would be impractical to produce using traditional techniques;
• Handy homeowners create unique shower heads, curtain rod holders,
  shower caddies, drain screens and more—all designed to perfectly fit a
  specific bathroom space;
• Gear heads create personalized cell phone cases, tablet grips,
  laptop stands and scads of other customized devices/adaptors/holders for
  electronics;
• Do-it-yourselfers create washers, gears, brackets, connectors and other parts that are unique to specific needs;
• Crafty types create pendants, necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets and other jewelry/accessories.

Staples Partners with 3D Systems to Launch In-store 3D Printing Experience in New York and Los Angeles | www.3dsystems.com

Staples Partners with 3D Systems to Launch In-store 3D Printing Experience in New York and Los Angeles | www.3dsystems.com

App uses video of customers’ feet to 3D print their perfect insole | Springwise

App uses video of customers’ feet to 3D print their perfect insole | Springwise



 TechCrunch,
SOLS may use its custom design platform to create other tailored
products, such as prosthetics or plus-size clothes. Are there other
products that 3D printing can help move into the mass-customization
model?

3D-Printing : Science World Report

3D-Printing : Science World Report

From 3D Printing to the Factory Floor Course Enrollment is Open to U.S. and International Engineering, Science and Architect Professionals for Course Starting July 21, 2014 Cambridge, Mass.

MIT Professional Education to Offer New Short Courses: MIT Professional Education Now Offers Additive Manufacturing: From 3D Printing to the Factory Floor Course
Enrollment is Open to U.S. and International Engineering, Science and Architect Professionals for Course Starting July 21, 2014

Cambridge, Mass. – April 23, 2014 – MIT Professional Education has added Additive Manufacturing: From 3D Printing to the Factory Floor to their Short Programs offerings. Designed for US and international manufacturing and design engineers, science, and architect professionals who seek the MIT experience in a condensed time frame, the course will focus on a comprehensive overview of additive manufacturing spanning from fundamentals to applications and technology trends.

Enrollment is now open to qualifying professionals from the U.S. and abroad through the MIT Professional Education website.



For 65 years MIT Professional Education has been providing those
professionals engaged in engineering, science and technology worldwide,
a gateway to renowned MIT research, knowledge and expertise through
advanced education programs designed specifically for working
professionals. http://web.mit.edu/professional/ 





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Matter Communications

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mitpe@matternow.com

pinshape

pinshape   - new 3d model marketplace and community

explore and find something cool

pick a material for your shape

preview the shape in full 3D

we print and ship it just for you

the shape arrives at your door

3D printers: Not for the average consumer - Network World

3D printers: Not for the average consumer - Network World: One reason 3D printing will struggle to gain traction in consumer markets is the education needed to use the devices. Users will need to be proficient in CAD or 3D design software if they are to design an item for a 3D printer. And even once a user has learned how to use the software, the intricacies of 3D printing will be difficult to master for beginners, Basiliere says.

"Once you have that, now you still have to print it out, and depending upon the consumer's skill set, it could be a very difficult process of trial-and-error getting the printer to produce the part that they envisioned," he says. "Not that the printer is incapable, but there may be need for support structures and other elements in the design that, if the consumer isn't proficient with the software, it leads to a bad print."

What Do You Need to Learn About 3D Printing? Design & Manufacturing New England Features Education on Additive Manufacturing

World of Print: News:



3D printing is not new, but the range of
possibilities for this technology  has been expanding rapidly. No longer
used only for prototypes or patterns in industry, 3D printing is
increasingly being used to manufacture parts in a wide variety of
industries. The following video shows just some of its capabilities.


UBM
Canon will be presenting educational sessions on 3D printing and its
uses at Design & Manufacturing New England at the Boston Convention
& Exhibition Center, March 26-27, 2014. A free presentation on The
3D Printing Revolution will be offered at the Tech Theater the Expo Hall
floor at the event. In addition, the advanced Learning Labs will
provide a 2-hour session on this technology, in addition to sessions on
Lean Manufacturing, Innovations in Robotics Technology, and other
topics.


Co-located with BIOMEDevice Boston, Electronics New England,
and PLASTEC New England, the combined trade show brings hundreds of
exhibitors to the region. New this year, Speed Networking will allow
registered attendees to sign up to meet like-minded people at the event.
www.ubm.co

blood-vessel-like structures using a 3-D printer and “disappearing” ink. http://blog.applysci.com/?p=1815

MIT Technology Review 
Harvard professor Jennifer Lewis has created a patch of tissue containing skin cells and biological structural material interwoven with blood-vessel-like structures using a 3-D printer and “disappearing” ink.

Lewis’s team created hollow, tube-like structures within a mesh of printed cells using an “ink” that liquefies as it cools. The tissue is built by the 3-D printer in layers. A gelatin-based ink acts as extracellular matrix—the structural mix of proteins and other biological molecules that surrounds cells in the body. Two other inks contained the gelatin material and either mouse or human skin cells. All these inks are viscous enough to maintain their structure after being laid down by the printer.

A third ink with counterintuitive behavior helped them create the hollow tubes. This ink has a Jell-O-like consistency at room temperature, but when cooled it liquefies. The team printed tracks of this ink amongst the others. After chilling the patch of printed tissue, the researchers applied a light vacuum to remove the special ink, leaving behind empty channels within the structure. Then cells that normally line blood vessels in the body can be infused into the channels.

The smallest channels printed were about 75 micrometers in diameter, which is much larger than the tiny capillaries that exchange nutrients and waste throughout the body. The hope is that the 3-D printing method will set the overall architecture of blood vessels within artificial tissue and then smaller blood vessels will develop along with the rest of the tissue.

Have you seen Creator DIY 3d Printer Kit

3d Stuffmaker - Creator DIY  3d Printer Kit Additive Manufacturing

5 micron print accuracy, with 50-700 microns.

Exchangeable print plates, extruders and nozzles.

Eco-friendly, non-hazardous print filament(PLA).

0.09 to 0.7mm layer height (super-fine to fast & coarse surface finish).

Easy Printing Software and User Manual.

FREE applications for 3D Makers / Manufacturers | Autodesk 123D

Creative applications for Makers | Autodesk 123D: The easiest way to get started with 3D

Discover free apps to take you from photos to modeling to making.

 

123D Catch

Capture places, people and things in 3D using your iPad or iPhone. Share your catches, or 3D print a real object!

 

123D Design is a free, powerful yet simple 3D creation and editing tool which supports many new 3D printers.

123D Creature

Have a perfect character idea in your head? Bring it to life with this free app for iPad!

123D Make

Turn your amazing 3D models into even more amazing do-it-yourself projects. Download the free app now.

123D Sculpt

Push, pull, pinch, paint, smooth, tug. More fun than a Renaissance studio, cleaner than clay.

Tinkercad

Get started with basic 3D modelling – no downloads required.

The Future Of 3D Printing And Manufacturing - Forbes

The Future Of 3D Printing And Manufacturing - Forbes

 UP! Mini 3D Desktop Printer