Marcus Wu has always been a builder looking for a challenge. With just over a year of 3D printing experience, Marcus and his brother Peter became immersed in one of the most difficult 3D printing challenges we have seen: a functional version of the famous Curta mechanical calculator. Curta Calculator, printed with Simplify3D. Image from thingiverse.com F...

Continue reading »

3dFactory is dynamic, energetic proof that the 3D printing industry is a global phenomenon. Located in Brazil, they specialize in fun and challenging designs from games, movies, TV shows, and everywhere else across pop culture. Co-founders Bob Sampaio, Rubens Pereira, and Tiago Soncini work to groupsource creativity, connecting creators and modelers to exp...

Continue reading »

2016 was another great year for 3D printing. While industry numbers for 2016 are not yet finalized, analysts are projecting worldwide shipments of 3D printers to double compared to 2015! However, the growth and impact of 3D printing extends far beyond raw industry figures. At Simplify3D, we have witnessed first-hand how 3D printing has become a global p...

Continue reading »