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Maker Faire 2014 - The Greatest Show and Tell on Earth

Relive the excitement of Maker Faire 2014, the ultimate celebration of innovation and creativity, where makers from around the globe showcased their incredible inventions and projects.
Maker Faire 2014 - The Greatest Show and Tell on Earth

This past weekend was Maker Faire 2014 in New York. Often referred to as "The Greatest Show and Tell on Earth," this years show did not disappoint. Beyond featuring some of the most innovative companies in the 3D Printing world, Maker Faire brings together the best and the brightest makers across the world to showcase the wide variety of projects they are working on.Here are some sights from our visit:[caption id="attachment_109" align="aligncenter" width="800"]

Maker Faire 2014

The entrance to the greatest show and tell on earth[/caption]One of the most talked about projects in the 3D Printing world as of late has been the Strati car by Local Motors. It's even more impressive in person.[caption id="attachment_111" align="aligncenter" width="800"]

Strati Car - Local Motors

A 3D Printed Car with a top speed of 50 MPH[/caption]

Local Motors Strati Car

Another incredible project to see live was massive 15 foot tall "Part Daddy" by SeeMeCNC.[caption id="attachment_114" align="aligncenter" width="800"]

The Part Daddy - 3D Printer

The view from above[/caption][caption id="attachment_115" align="aligncenter" width="800"]

Bid Build PLA 3D Printing

Vase being printed in PLA[/caption]The use of 3D Printing in green projects was fully on display as well. Two projects we enjoyed seeing were 3DPonics, a 3D Printable Hydroponics System, and Urban Hubs, localized 3D Printed recycling stations.[caption id="attachment_117" align="aligncenter" width="800"]

3DPonics at MakerFaire

Michael Golubev of 3DPonics[/caption][caption id="attachment_118" align="aligncenter" width="800"]

3DPonics at Maker Faire 2014

3DPonics in action[/caption][caption id="attachment_122" align="aligncenter" width="800"]

Localized 3D Printed recycling installations

Localized 3D Printed recycling installations[/caption]We've prior covered in our blog the e-NABLE group and their work with creating 3D Printed prosthetic hands. One of their fully assembled raptor hands was on display at the show.[caption id="attachment_119" align="aligncenter" width="800"]

e-NABLE Raptor Hand

e-NABLE Raptor Hand[/caption]Two of the hottest names in 3D Printers as of late, The Micro3D and Dremel had live demonstrations going of their printers.[caption id="attachment_120" align="aligncenter" width="800"]

Dremel's PLA Only 3D Printer - Stating at $999

Dremel's PLA 3D Printer - Starting at $999[/caption][caption id="attachment_121" align="aligncenter" width="800"]

The Micro 3D at Maker Faire 2014

Aaron with Michael Armani and David Jones, the Co-Founders of the M3D[/caption]We can't wait to see what new creations are in store for next years show!

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