December 10, 2011 
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This is a great video of some behind the scenes action of the making of a stop motion video on responsible farming. The interesting angle is this video was commissioned by a chain of Mexican restaurants in the USA. It could just be me but it seems kind of weird that a restaurant would put so much effort behind a video promoting responsible farming but I guess promoting that your ingredients come from happy animals is a worth while cause.
The video shows how using the latest in 3D printing and high tech motion controlled camera’s made the stop motion process much faster than using traditional manual process. It’s a great behind the scenes look and well worth a watch.
The finished product can be seen below:
This layering technique, known as “additive printing” has already proven useful in the manufacturing of product prototypes for objects such as motorcycles and shock absorbers, meaning greater efficiency for a number of industries such as auto, nautical and aerospace. This technology will create an ease in supply-chain practices enabling companies to distribute and modify product prototypes in offices all around the world. It is also paving the way for an increase in the development of customized products such as musical instruments and prosthetic limbs, developed by the consumers themselves.
materials such as metals and plastics, engineers at the University of Exeter have developed the world’s first chocolate 3D Printer.This manufacturing method enables for customized chocolate designs, made by the consumers themselves. The system integrates flexible manufacturing with a web interface which facilitates for individual design and design collaboration with others. It works by feeding melted chocolate through a number of tubes which distribute the chocolate on a bed according to the designdictated by computer software. University of Exeter engineers have designed a software for consumers to easily develop their designs which are then converted into CAD files used by the printer. It is expected that the machine will be highly effective in promoting 3D printing technology to a wider range of people, while also utlised as an enjoyable tool for student development in design technology.
3D printing is paving the way for the innovative creation of products for the fraction of the cost and the time of traditional manufacturing methods.
The Objet desktop 3D printer is helping create realistic guitar amplification device prototypes. The printer can efficiently print multiple flawless designs, simplifying the jobs of instrument designers and builders. Printer user, Fishman Acoustic Amplification, a brand specialising in acoustic guitar amplification, puts the printer to work.
This innovative 3D printing system boasts many improved features including an improved standard for precision high quality prototypes and an extensive range of materials from ABS like, Clear and High Temperature material.
The international juggernaut in 3D printing, 3DS (3D Systems) have struck again!! This time it’s one of Australia’s leading 3D printer suppliers and 3d printing services formerly known as Former. Read on for the official press release.
