3D Printing Reading List | March 07, 2015 |
It's been a busy week in 3D printing. This is what you'll find in this issue of the 3D Printing Reading List:
- A new 3D Printing technique that lets the visually impaired experience art.
- 3D printing in gold, platinum, and other metals with a new printer.. that costs $2
- The Edible Growth project, which 3D prints sustainable food pods- would you eat one?
- Advancing medicine with 3D printed drugs, organ banks and nerve repair guides
- A new Open Source license for 3D printed objects and the files that describe them.
Enjoy! As always, send us your feedback and suggestions for future articles to include!
Shashi and John
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