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3D Printable Headphones by Print+
Last year we backed a fantastic Kickstarter campaign by startup print+. Their Kickstarter campaign which got funded within 48 hours of launch, was for 3D Printable DIY headphones which people can print and customize to their liking. Although the delivery date to fullfill their backers have been delayed, print+ has been very open and continuously providing backers with updates on their progress. The current delay they explained, is because they are ensuring the quality of the electronic components of the kits and not compromising on quality. Patrick Schuur, founder of 3D printing startup print+ talked to Ultimaker about how their developed the...
Assistive Technology with Ability Mate
How can 3D Printing assist people with disabilities by make their lives a little bit easier? This is what a small disruptive group of talented designer, called AbilityMate, set out to do. Their aim is to increase innovation and reduce cost of Assistive Tech by 10x across the board. They have been working on prototypes, which is starting to change the lives of those they help. February this year, Karingal and AbilityMate held an innovative design make-a-thon at respite house Melaluka. The resulting designs from the session were made using 3D printing technology sponsored by Imaginables. Using Ultimaker 3D printers,...
Preventative Blindness with a 3D printed Eye Examination Kit
A New Zealand doctor, Dr Hong, has developed a low cost eye examination kit using the Ultimaker 3D Printer. Dr Hong believes sight is one of the most important sensory perceptions, as it is one of those senses that once you lose it, its going to affect your independence, you work , your confidence and self esteem. Dr Hong founded oDocs Eye Care, a group that has developed an open source medical equipment that have been printed on an Ultimaker for Eye diagnoses. Using the Ultimaker 2+, Dr Hong created a smart phone retinal imaging adapter and anterior...
3D Printed Violin on an Ultimaker 2
image copyright of hovalin.com Earlier this year we came across an amazing project created by a talented Husband and Wife duo, Kaitlyn and Matt Hov. The two of them started the Hovalin Project, an Open-Source 3D Printed Violin. You can learn more about the project by visiting their website at Hovalin.com The hovalin is a functional acoustic violin that can be produced using most standard consumer 3d printers. The total cost of raw materials for the violin (4/4) is currently about $70. The hovalin was designed with Autodesk Fusion 360. Its shape and dimensions are inspired by the Stradivarius violin...
Siemens and Ultimaker
Siemens has always been synonymous with innovation whose Research & Development is in their life blood. Annually Siemens invest over 6 billion dollars in their Research & Development. Jamie McDyre, Head of Freight and Products – ASEAN Pacific, Mobility says “Siemens is moving away from just looking at the factory floor, into considering the whole value chain now, and what that allows us to do, using 3D printing etc, it allow us to bring that process to our customers, and bring them into our design processes early on.” 3D printing allows Siemens to get their customers involved by bringing...