3D Printing

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11:41 GMT, January 8, 2016

Insects have 3D vision – test using tiny glasses found

Insects have 3D vision, scientists found after fitting some praying mantises with special tiny ‘insect-cinema’ glasses. The researchers, from Newcastle University, said mantises use 3D perception […]
18:10 GMT, December 18, 2015

Common ancestor of modern humans and Neanderthals 3D virtual fossil

The last common ancestor of modern humans and Neanderthals has been shown in a 3D recreation by scientists at the University of Cambridge in England. The […]
11:47 BST, April 28, 2015

3D map of Universe most comprehensive yet, spans nearly 2bn light years

The most comprehensive 3D map of the Universe has been created by astrophysicists from Canada and France, who say it spans almost two billion light years […]
20:55 BST, April 18, 2015

Disney develops 3D printer that uses fabric

Disney’s research division, in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon University and Cornell University, has developed a new 3D printer that is capable of creating objects out of […]
14:59 BST, April 5, 2015

Caltech develops 3D scanning camera chip for smartphones

A new camera chip that provides “superfine 3-D resolution” has been developed at Caltech. The research shows promise. The new camera chip would allow a smartphone […]
04:30 GMT, February 4, 2015

Google Project Tango, 3D scanning camera, is a step closer to being unveiled

Google is a step closer to unveiling its highly anticipated 3D scanning camera. The company announced that Project Tango, its 3D scanning camera, has been moved […]
14:34 BST, September 23, 2014

UPS expanding 3D printing to nearly 100 centers across America

Global package delivery company UPS announced on Tuesday that it plans to expand its 3D printing service to nearly 100 centers across the United States, after […]