The Correlation Between Patents & Innovation
With increasing litigation sparked by patent trolls, patents and the entire patent system have come under scrutiny. Many are calling for patent system reform while others are saying that the…
Product of the Week: FOVE Virtual Reality Headset
Virtual reality headsets once seemed like a thing of fiction, however the technology for them is quickly advancing and they are now part of today’s reality. The FOVE Virtual Reality…
Product of the Week: The Orbit1 Tabletop Electroplater
Do you find yourself wanting to take your 3D prints to the next level? The Orbit1 is an efficient, easy-to-use electroplating device that coats your 3D print in metal. Not only does…
Product of the Week: The MoonRay Desktop 3D Printer
Crowdfunding websites have become a mecca for 3D printing technology. While most of the 3D printers we see have a single feature that makes them standout from the competition it is…
Product of the Week: Hub+ for MacBook
The new MacBook laptops are sleek and stylish but a distinct problem arises when you go to plug-in multiple devices and realize there is only one USB-C port. If you…
Benefits & Drawbacks of the New 3MF File Format
In recent weeks there has been chatter about the new 3MF file format and what it means for the 3D printing industry. “3MF is a new 3D printing format that will…
The 2nd Annual Honolulu Mini Maker Faire
The 2nd Annual Honolulu Mini Maker Faire was this past Saturday at ‘Iolani School, and we must say that it was another fantastic event! The turnout was exceptional and there was a…
Product of the Week: The BevPod Slim Cooler
Lately traditional coolers have undergone a major redesign to fit our active lifestyles. We have witnessed the Coolest Cooler find enormous Kickstarter success through a completely re-imagined design and, here…
3D Printing Captures the Imagination
Additive manufacturing (a/k/a 3D printing) has captured the attention of not only tech enthusiasts but almost every single industry out there. This technology is quickly expanding and moving beyond its initial…
2015 Hawaii STEM Conference: CAD Competition
The 6th Annual Hawaii STEM Conference concluded this past weekend and we had the honor of being part of it once again. This year 3D Innovations held a CAD competition that…