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MakerBot just released a new version of MakerBot Desktop 3.9 that has some features targeted at the new Smart Extruder +. If you are looking for an older version due to compatibility issues, here is a link to our download page with older versions such as MakerBot Desktop 3.8. Older Versions of MakerBot Desktop

Creating custom or unique parts is what 3D printing is all about. If you are looking for some inspiration for how to make a truly unique and useful print check out Gyrobot’s blog for information on how to 3D print your own custom fit insoles. It covers a variety of software and may help you to further understand some tools that 3D printing software can offer. It also is a great showcase for what flexible filaments such as NinjaFlex can do. Check out the link here: Gyrobot’s Blog

Pinshape has just released a design contest that will last until October 15th. For any teachers out there, this looks like it may be a great class project. It incorporates aspects of both designing with given constraints, while also giving a very large degree of artistic freedom as well. Depending on the workload desired it could serve as either a team project or an individual project as there are several separate parts to be designed. Design contests like this are common on a variety of websites that have 3D models. Most of these design contests provide fun and exciting ways to get people printing and innovating in ways they may have not have previously thought to. Even if this challenge isn’t quite the right fit for your class, the template should carry over to a variety of other subjects by simply starting off with a core piece and encouraging creative solutions to whatever problem … Read more