I love me a good desktop computer, but there’s something particularly exhilarating when new laptops hit the shelves. If you’ve been jabbing your salivary glands over the thought of a 15″ or 17″ mobile option with 64GB of memory and 2TB of storage with Thunderbolt 3 transfer speeds and touchscreen capabilities, Lenovo has not left you wanting. Their latest ThinkPad workstation laptops hit all the sweet spots for power on the go. ThinkPad P51s The P51s is like a “Pssst, look at this” distraction before they hit you upside the head with the P51 and P71, but it’s not to be trifled with. The ThinkPad P51s is thinner and lighter thank…

Piracy isn’t limited to movies, music, and games alone, you might be surprised to know that 3D models are prime targets for theft as well. For instance, BMW sued TurboSquid, 3D model marketplace, for selling their car design models, and gaming giant Blizzard is still trying in vain to take down porn parodies that use highly modified models from their acclaimed Overwatch game. In a world where both hardware and software are becoming more open, whether intended or not, and especially in regard to 3D printing, it all seems harmless enough, but often companies providing free content also rely heavily on copyrighted goods to support their businesses. To help protect…

There’s no denying that the Apple iPad Pro and the Microsoft Surface have become extremely powerful pieces of hardware for pros on the go. That said, while they score high points for portability and ease of use, they’re not necessarily ideal for a typical design professional’s end-to-end workflow that requires a more robust software package. For those looking for both world-class digital sketching capabilities and the capability to fire up professional design software, the new Wacom MobileStudio Pro just might be one of the best offerings we’ve seen in a minute for professional designers. Available in six different variations, the MobileStudio Pro starts at an i5 64GB SSD model and…

Efficiency. Glorious efficiency. The streamlined and punctual Japanese train system. The meticulous movement of precision components in a Swiss made watch. The time saving zzzchick of Velcro shoes. I don’t know about you, but I am getting goosebumps. Certain cultures, like the Germans and their engineers in particular, are known for prizing the concept of efficiency (The German word for efficiency is “Leistungsfähigkeit,” Beautiful). So much so that the word efficiency could be a synonym for “better”. That process could be more efficient. That process could be better.

Outer space. It’s the one place you can be confident no ambulance will show up if you have an injury, at least, not very quickly. When medical emergencies arise on the ISS or other spaceborne vehicles, you make do with the supplies you have or perhaps re-purpose some equipment. With the installation of NASA’s AMF (Additive Manufacturing Facility) early last year, the possibility of 3D printing medical devices could help to bridge the gap between necessity and the need for a timely resupply. DR. Julielynn Wong of 3D4MD has been helping build that bridge. As a matter of fact, she’s been spearheading an initiative to bring 3D printed medical devices…