3D in Review for May 7 - 13, 2016 "AndroidVR and we found Amir!"
4After a few bold assumption from TechCrunch and a leak (and cover up) in the Epic UDK 4.12 preview, is Google poised to unleash their own standalone VR device? Will it rival the Rift CV and Vive? Will it standardized a superior mobile VR experience for all Android phones? We look at the rumors, what Android 'N" already included, and the upcoming Google I/O.
Also, we check back with Amir, who said he would make it on the show last Monday, but no word since. Look a bone printer, a polish HMD out performs the GearVR, vacuum printing, and NVIDIA latest announcements with the 1080/70 and something called Ansel.
Theme of the Week: AndroidVR
http://techcrunch.com/2016/05/11/google-is-reportedly-launching-a-standalone-android-vr-headset-next-week/
http://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2016/04/android-n-takes-baby-steps-toward-becoming-a-virtual-reality-platform/
http://www.vrdb.com/news/epic-may-have-leaked-googles-androidvr-environment
3D Updates: Latest up date to “Where’s Amir?”
Guest Crasher: Amir, CEO of Sixense
3D Technology:
Mike - Suck a little air out of your life - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1094489804/formbox-a-desktop-vacuum-former-that-makes-beautif
Mike - Want to buy a house, but don’t have the money? Try Indiegogo - http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/peachy-printer-3d-saskatoon-alleged-theft-kickstarter-1.3577267
Chris -GoPro is now selling its crazy 16-camera virtual reality rig
http://www.theverge.com/2015/9/8/9261745/gopro-google-odyssey-virtual-reality-camera
3D in Design, Architecture & Engineering:
Mike - Interested in printinging your favorite video game character, machine or vehicle? Try Gambody - http://www.gambody.com/
https://gambody.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/200040828-Copyright-Legal
Chris -Stunning 3D printed 'water curtain' makes waves at Temps de Flors flower show in Girona, Spain
http://www.3ders.org/articles/20160509-3d-printed-water-curtain-makes-waves-at-temps-de-flors-flower-show-in-girona-spain.html
3D in Medicine:
Mike - 3D Bone Printing - https://3dprint.com/133667/bone-and-joint-replacements/
3D Scanner Darkly (3D scanning news):
Mike - Highschool student prints his insole based a scan of his foot and sets up a busines to do so for others - http://www.miamiherald.com/news/business/business-plan-challenge/article76412147.html
Chris -Autodesk Memento Beta goes Commercial release May 2016. (new official name Autodesk® ReMake)
https://memento.autodesk.com/about
VR Corner, in a Round Room (Interactive 3D):
Mike - Poland is making VR headsets - https://cmoar.com/
Mike - NVIDIA announces Ansel and Nvidia 1080 & 1070 and new tablet? -
https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/2016/05/06/nvidia-ansel-game-capture/
https://apps.fcc.gov/eas/GetApplicationAttachment.html?id=2987042
Chris - THE VOID ANNOUNCES FIRST PUBLIC INSTALLATION “GHOSTBUSTERS: DIMENSION
https://thevoid.com/blog/video-trailer-hints-next-void-experience/
Spelunking in the Tech Cave:
Mike - Fresnel lenses are VR’s best friend.
The Printwhisperer:
Chris - First thoughts on the 3DPrintclean enclosure. I love it! At first it showed up and I was a little miffed. Because they are a new company the packaging is kind of a disaster and made a huge mess. The instructions are also pretty B-. However, after putting the thing together its is BEAUTIFUL. It keeps my Taz 5 isolated which is great for a whole bunch of reasons. 1- it makes the office quieter. 2- It keeps VOCs out of the my office air (at least some of them). 3- it looks professional and when clients walk in know I take this seriously. 4- most important it keeps the build envelope a consistent temp. My Nylon prints went from acceptable to excellent. No warping! Now I am loving this thing.
https://3dprintclean.myshopify.com/
Updates & Upcoming Shows & Events:
3D conferences, expos and events around the world
http://3dprintingforbeginners.com/fairs_events/
Road to VR calendar
http://www.roadtovr.com/virtual-reality-events-meetups-calendar/
Credits: TechCruch,ArsTechnica,vrb,Epic,NVIDIA,Formbox, Autodesk, cmoar,The Verge, 3ders, The Void,3D Print Clean,Memento,ReMake,Gambody