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Ultimaker, the leading open source 3D printer manufacturer, announced today the global availability of the next generation of its 3D printing product line, the Ultimaker 3 and the Ultimaker 3 ExtendedWith Ultimaker 3’s advanced capability to print complex geometries using industrial-grade materials right from the desktop, users gain freedom of design never before accessible in the professional environment. Fully integrated hardware, software and materials configuration, as well as full settings alignment, ensures both efficient workflow and precision print results. Ultimaker 3 New Features With the Ultimaker 3, professional and reliable 3D printing is now available for multiple users across the...

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,...

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...