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China 3D prints their first 6-story building
Orrb capsules allow isolation for the perfect naps
Control Your 3D Printer with a Smartphone Using Sharebox3D

China 3D prints their first 6-story building

Posted: 20 Jan 2015 11:03 AM PST

A group of engineers in China has found the most impressive use yet for 3D printing after they used that technology to create a 6-story building.

3D printing has come a long way, but each year more and more fantastic creations come along that show us the endless possibilities of this technology, and right now its crowning achievement is this 3D printed 6-story building created by Chinese company WinSun Decoration Design Engineering Co. This building was printed using a 20ft tall, 33 ft wide and 132 ft long 3D printer loaded with proprietary printing material that used recycled construction components, glass fiber and a secret ingredient by WinSun (how mysterious!).

This building was printed in pieces which the construction workers assembled on site, with each piece being hollow so they could be reinforced to make sure it was resistant enough. The building was topped off with a marble and brick facade because nothing beats that sleek look.

WinSun had experience in the field thanks to having created a series of small houses and villas around Shanghai, but this is their first project with such an impressive size. Apparently this reduced the cost and work needed as it was 60% less materials, 80% less labor and 70% faster than the regular construction process.

Via Technabob

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Orrb capsules allow isolation for the perfect naps

Posted: 20 Jan 2015 04:00 AM PST

Because a nap might just be what you need to get you through the day, Orrb will make sure you get it, and everyone will be better off for that.

Naps & siesta are severely underrated in the so-called first world countries, but it’s incredible just how much a few minutes of rest can do for your productivity. This is exactly what Orrb aims to give its users. This capsule is shaped sort of like a Saiyan ship from Dragon Ball Z, and although it won’t take you to other planets, will isolate you for a couple minutes so you can rest. It will launch in offices and public spaces of San Francisco and London this spring.

The capsules are meant for one user at a time, and not only isolates sounds but also has a touch screen where users can pick in between different relaxation programs and modes. Amongst many options, users can get some silence to study or concentrate, or play background sound or music that helps put users to sleep for 10, 20 or 30 minutes. Not bad. Would you try it?

Via Orrb

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Control Your 3D Printer with a Smartphone Using Sharebox3D

Posted: 19 Jan 2015 12:37 PM PST

Having the ability to control your 3D printer via your smartphone or tablet means that you no longer are tied to the room where it’s located. Sharebox3D gives you this ability and enables you to save a lot of time in the process.

Italian 3D printer manufacturer Sharebot is looking to grant owners of such devices some time to breathe between their printing projects. The Sharebox3D hardware system that they’ve developed includes all the tools necessary not only for viewing the 3D printing process, but also for controlling, and implicitly starting it. As long as you have a smartphone, tablet or Internet connected computer nearby, you can take a look at how the 3D printing process is going, and make all the necessary adjustments. When using Sharebox 3D, you can also get notifications on your mobile device, so that you are aware at all times of how things are going. When that happens, you can launch the companion app and view the current stage via a webcam. All your files are stored in the Sharebox, so you don’t have to worry about losing them, and this additional feature makes the entire system even more appealing.

Here’s how Sharebot described their 3D printing management system:

“Sharebox 3D allows you to do the slicing of your stl from your smartphone, computer or tablet. You can work on your model anywhere you are, modifying the printing settings and sharing them with your friends or collegues.

In a few words: thanks to Sharebox 3D you can generate a gcode file ready to be printed. And now…we know what you're thinking about…and the answer is yes! You can also start your print. Once you've sliced, saved and shared your file, you can also start the print thanks to the wifi connection. You can print your object even if you are not in the office.”

Sharebox3D is currently featured on Indiegogo, where its developers are looking to raise $60,000 before February 23. Should the funding goal be reached by then, anyone who has contributed $149 as an early bird (none of the 100 spots have been taken, so if you fancy the idea of controlling your 3D printer remotely, jump in!) or $199 as a regular backer will get their system in October 2015. A bundle that includes a Sharebot Kiwi3D printer besides the Sharebox3D system is also available, but for that one you’d have to shell out $900.

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