China's first buildings made with 3D printing technology were put into use in Shanghai recently. Without using a single piece of brick and a tile, ten gray-color buildings were erected in Qingpu district of Shanghai earlier this month.
Roost, a Wifi-Enabled 9V battery (the kind in smoke detectors), can be used to send you a notification (through an accompanying smart device app) whenever the alarm of your smoke detector. The battery costs $40.
Despite the on-going hype attached to 3D printing, and the advent of more consumer-friendly, affordable machines designed with a mainstream user in mind, consumer adoption of 3D printers is set for relatively slow growth in the near term, according to analyst Juniper Research.
Bits from Bytes offers both preassembled and build-it-yourself printer options. The 3DTouch 3D printer is shipped pre-assembled and our Education Model includes a two head assembly to enable use of support material, along with a Double Head Material Starter Pack.