3D Printing

an illustration that says print the curve flat over photos of medical professionals wearing 3d printed face shields.

Florida 3D Printers Making Face Shields For Hospitals, Coronavirus Testing Facilities

Daylina Miller

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Shortages are worsening for personal protective equipment like n95 respirators, gloves and gowns - typically shortened to PPE - as coronavirus continues…

Education

'Build a Better Radioactivity Detector' Is Goal Of Florida Poly Researchers

Rachel Smith

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A faculty member and a group of students at Florida Polytechnic University have been awarded a grant from NATO to develop research focusing on radiation…

In July, a federal judge blocked the online publication of instructions for how to make guns with 3D printers.

Health News Florida

Broward Libraries Suspends 3D Printers To Create Safety Rules Around Guns

Caitlin Switalski

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The national debate over 3D printed guns has reached Broward County. Starting Monday, Broward County's Library system suspended use of all 3D printers...

Sens. Edward Markey, D-Mass., left, and Richard Blumenthal, D-Ct., display a photo of a plastic gun Tuesday, as they call for President Trump to reverse an administration decision to allow a Texas company to make blueprints for a 3D-printed gun available online. Trump announced over Twitter that he is "looking into" the sale of 3D plastic guns to the public.

Health News Florida

Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order Blocking 3D-Printer Guns

Vanessa Romo

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The judge said the untraceable weapons could end up in the wrong hands. But it's unclear how effective the order is since some gun plans have already been online for four days.

The "Liberator," an example of the 3D-printable gun.

Health News Florida

Sen. Nelson Among Those Calling On Trump To Block Downloadable 3D Printed Gun Blueprints

Sascha Cordner

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Blueprints on how to make a functional 3D printed gun at home are now available online. But, Florida’s U.S. Senator Bill Nelson is among several...

Forensic artist Joe Mullins of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children works with fellow artists on facial reconstructions at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Fla.

Health News Florida

Forensic Artists Bring The Dead Back To Life For Cold Cases

Associated Press

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In a basement classroom on the University of South Florida campus, Joe Mullins is bringing the dead back to life.

Arts / Culture

3-D Technology Enables California Girl To Have A New Arm

M.S. Butler

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At Clearwater Marine Aquarium on Thursday mechanical engineers, aerospace engineers and movie stars teamed up, all to improve the life of a California…