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Here you can find articles about the world of 3D printing and 3D scanning, and behind-the-scene news about Aniwaa!
3D printing meets augmented reality: an interview with Eric Gu, co-founder of InfiniFab
Eric Gu works in the same office as the Aniwaa team. He’s a busy man with many projects, always tinkering with his raspberry pies, VR headsets and what not. When he came in one day with the idea for InfiniFab, an augmented reality interface for 3D printing, and then... read more![[Hands-on] The RangeVision Spectrum, a desktop 3D scanner](https://www.aniwaa.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Featured-Image-Aniwaa-review-RangeVision-Spectrum-3d-scanner-COM-400x250.jpg)
[Hands-on] The RangeVision Spectrum, a desktop 3D scanner
Disclaimer: the comments and opinions expressed in this review are the results of our own (limited!) experience with the product. As always, we try to provide context to give a fair overview of the product. We strive to remain impartial and unbiased, and we have not received any payment... read more
Food 3D printing: how does it work?
Nowadays, 3D printers are capable of 3D printing almost anything – even food! Food 3D printing is becoming more and more popular for a variety of applications. How do food 3D printers work though? Who can benefit from 3D printing food? 3D printed food art by Marijn Roovers. Food... read more![[Hands-on] The Open Technologies Scan In a Box – FX, a desktop 3D scanner](https://www.aniwaa.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Featured-Image-Aniwaa-review-Open-Technologies-Scan-in-a-box-fx-3d-scanner-COM-400x250.jpg)
[Hands-on] The Open Technologies Scan In a Box – FX, a desktop 3D scanner
Disclaimer: the comments and opinions expressed in this review are the results of our own (limited!) experience with the product. As always, we try to provide context to give a fair overview of the product. We strive to remain impartial and unbiased, and we have not received any payment... read more![[Review] Photocentric Liquid Crystal High-Res (LCHR) resin 3D printer](https://www.aniwaa.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Featured-Image-Aniwaa-review-photocentric-liquid-crystal-HR-3d-printer-COM-400x250.jpg)
[Review] Photocentric Liquid Crystal High-Res (LCHR) resin 3D printer
Disclaimer: the comments and opinions expressed in this review are the results of our own (limited!) experience with the product. As always, we try to provide context to give a fair overview of the product. We strive to remain impartial and unbiased, and we have not received any payment... read moreProfessional PEEK 3D printing (also ULTEM®, PEI and other high-performance materials)
In the past decade, PEEK 3D printing has been revolutionizing industrial manufacturing. Indeed, PEEK and other high-performance 3D printing materials are engineer-grade and provide great mechanical properties. However, 3D printers capable of 3D printing PEEK and PEI (ULTEM®) materials are usually very expensive machines. Now, more and more manufacturers... read more
The 2017 3D print calendar – 12 3D models that went viral this year
We’re only a couple of weeks away until the end of 2017– already?! Well, time does fly by, especially with so many things going on in the 3D printing industry and community. One of the best things we love to look out for are popular 3D print models. YouTubers,... read more
Our selection of the best professional desktop SLS 3D printers 🏆
In the past months, we have noticed a general trend in the 3D printing industry: the rise of professional machines. These 3D printers target professionals 👨💼 . They bring to the masses 3D printing technologies formerly restricted to industrial use 👩🏭. This is the case for SLS 3D printers (selective... read more
3D printer Christmas gift ideas 🎅
The end of the year is approaching fast… and so is the holiday season! What a magical feeling when we see all the gifts we always dreamt of, just waiting under the tree🎄. But someone has to put those gifts under the tree. And then the famous question arises:... read more
3D Scanning: The Best Innovative Solution for Product Development or Reverse Engineering
[SPONSORED POST] This blog post is sponsored by Creaform, a global leader in cutting edge portable 3D measurement and analysis technologies. Introducing the Go!SCAN 3D line of portable 3D scanners, enabling people to effortlessly capture the 3D shape of any object. _____________ Engineers and designers are faced with immense... read moreBlack Friday 3D printer deals and Cyber Monday 3D printer deals
It’s almost holiday season, so we’ve selected a few Black Friday 3D printer deals and Cyber Monday 3D printer deals to get the best out of online retail stores! The day after Thanksgiving comes the long-awaited Black Friday, a.k.a the beginning of holiday season– and gift shopping. During the... read moreConstruction 3D printers for 3D printed houses 🏠
3D printing a house: an unfeasible project? That might not be the case anymore. Even if house 3D printing is only at its early stages, it is growing by leaps and bounds. More and more 3D printing manufacturers are already looking into this very promising technology. But what is... read more
14 very large format 3D printers in 2017
Very large format 3D printers have become more and more popular during the last few years. An increasing amount of manufacturers are making big 3D printers that can 3D print huge objects in one go. When we say big 3D printers, we mean big! These large volume 3D printers... read more11 times 3D printers were spotted in Hollywood movies 🎬
For some, 3D printers are still considered as machines coming straight out of a sci-fi movie. But who said that’s not the case sometimes? As the big movie fans we are, we put together a list of movies that we’ve seen (and remembered) that feature a 3D printer or... read more![[Review] Scan In a Box, an affordable yet professional desktop 3D scanner by Open Technologies](https://www.aniwaa.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Featured-Image-Aniwaa-review-scaninabox-3d-scanner-COM-400x250.jpg)
[Review] Scan In a Box, an affordable yet professional desktop 3D scanner by Open Technologies
Disclaimer: the comments and opinions expressed in this review are the results of our own (limited!) experience with the product. As always, we try to provide context to give a fair overview of the product. We strive to remain impartial and unbiased, and have not received any payment or... read more
The 11 best all in one (AIO) 3D printers in 2017
What are the best all-in-one 3D printers in 2017? All-in-one 3D printers are basically 3D printers which include additional fabrication technologies, besides 3D printing. Just like smartphones have evolved to powerful devices which can shoot HD videos and browse the web, some 3D printers are now multi-functional machines that can... read more
The best 3D scanner apps for iOS and Android in 2017
What are the best 3D scanner apps for iPhones and Android smartphones in 2017? 3D printing often overshadows 3D scanning. Indeed, it is more geared towards professional users than everyday hobbyists and enthusiasts. In addition, 3D scanners are usually quite expensive- with only a handful of models costing less... read more![[Review] The Shining 3D EinScan-SP, an easy to use and powerful desktop 3D scanner](https://www.aniwaa.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Featured-Image-Aniwaa-test-shining-3d-einscan-sp-COM-400x250.jpg)