SUPERLORA: A 3D Printed Jewelry Brand at the Intersection of Art and Science
Having initially studied physics and only later turned to the world of jewelry and fashion design, Ariadne Kapelioti calls herself a “scientist-gone-artist.” According to Ariadne, art and science actually share surprising similarities, however much they might seem like polar opposites in popular imagination. That’s why she instantly fell in love with 3D printing when she first discovered it; she knew that it would be the perfect tool to express her ideas and emotions in a scientific way.
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Boxing Day Deal: Free Shipping on Every 3D Print Order!
Today, December 28th, we offer free shipping on every single 3D print order. No minimum order value, no promo code required.
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Modernizing Traditional Material with 3D Printing: Jade Crompton’s “Digital” Ceramics
Ceramics has been a common material in our daily lives since the prehistoric age. Its image not having changed much from the 18th century pottery workshop, many of us still see ceramics tableware as an artisanal product. Jade Crompton, a Masters student at Liverpool Hope University specializing in Ceramics and Digital Design, is on a quest to change our perception of this traditional material. Her one-of-a-kind ceramic tableware is the fruit of her unique production methods that incorporates digital design, 3D printing, molding and casting. How is her experimental design approach modernizing ceramics with the help of 3D printing? Read on to find out. (more…)
Maya 3D Modeling Tutorial – Tips and Tricks for Using Autodesk Maya
In this tutorial you will learn some of the basic modeling functions of Autodesk Maya. Maya expert designer Russ Ogi will show you how he designed Samurai Helmets in Autodesk’s mighty Maya software. This beginner-friendly tutorial will cover important modeling tips & tricks and get you the knowledge you need to create your own 3D design with Maya.
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3D Printing Meets Japanese Samurai Culture: Developing the Concept of Raijin and Fujin Kabuto
What happens when 3D printing and Japanese samurai culture collide? Contestants of i.materialise Japan’s latest design challenge might hold an answer. The “Kabuto Design Challenge” has just been launched by the i.materialise Japan team to rediscover kabuto, traditional Japanese samurai helmets, using 3D Printing technology. To inspire the contestants, we collaborated with mixed-media designer and one of the jurors of this challenge, Russ Ogi, to develop a unique pair of 3D printed kabuto. The motif he chose was Raijin and Fujin, the Japanese gods of thunder and wind. Let’s take a closer look at how he developed the design concept and turned his ideas into 3D models.
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Just Robots by Onorio and Scott: The Most Adorable 3D Printed Robots Ever!
Do you find the word “robot” to carry a cold, lifeless connotation? Does that feeling increase even more if the robot is 3D Printed? Then let us blow your mind with a gang of the cutest, most lovable 3D Printed robots on Earth! These 3D Printed robot figurines are designed, hand-painted, and sold online by two designers, Scott Brimley and Onorio D’Epiro, under the “Just Robots” brand. We interviewed the UK-based duo to find out how they brought the cute little robots to life through i.materialise! (more…)
See The Holiday Gift Challenge Winners’ 3D Printed Designs!
About a month ago, we announced the two winners of our Holiday Gift Challenge, co-hosted with CGTrader.com, Autodesk 123D and Choc Edge. These two designs – chosen from over 120 entries – are now 3D Printed and ready to be sent to the winners just in time for the holidays. We’re excited to present: Reach the Stars Pendant by Loupgarou and Frozen Ice Bowl by Noah Hornberger!
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Happy Holidays from i.materialise!
In this holiday season, we’d like to say thank you for all of your support that made our progress possible. We wish you a joyful holiday and a new year filled with happiness, success and creativity!
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.MGX to be on Display at the First Major 3D Printing Exhibition in Athens
Good news for 3D Printing fans in Greece: some of the best 3D Printed items from the .MGX collection will be on display at 3D Tora, the first major exhibition in Greece dedicated entirely to 3D Printing. The exhibition will be held from December 15, 2014 until January 31, 2015, at the Onassis Cultural Center in Athens. If you’re visiting Greece for your Christmas holidays, you’ll want to add this exhibition to your must-see list! (more…)
Highlights and Our Favorite Moments from Maker Faire Tokyo!
The third annual Maker Faire Tokyo was held on November 23rd and 24th at Tokyo Big Sight, gathering more than 13,000 visitors and 300 exhibitors. The Maker Movement in Japan seems to be getting bigger than ever, and we were very happy to see how passionate you all were about 3D Printing. Here’s a wrap-up of the two-day event from the i.materialise Community Outreach team in Japan!
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