10 Amazing Things You Can 3D Print Today
3D printing has come a long way from being a simple tool for prototyping in manufacturing to a game changer in industries like fashion, retail, architecture and many more. As the cost of 3D printing continues to decline the opportunities and technology continues to grow, giving rise to great innovation. We have gathered 10 projects in the 3D printing world that are sure to peak your interest. We bet you didn’t know you could 3D print:
1. Houses
Recently a Chinese company has 3D printed 10 houses in a day from recycled materials. Each home costs around $5,000 to build. Ready to move in?
A house 3D printed by WinSun Decoration Design Engineering, China
2. Drones
Got your eye on the sky? You can now 3D print flying drones. Below is Biohazard Tracker by Pascal Brenton, one of the winners of the Drone Challenge. Pascal’s drone was designed with a mission to access disaster-affected areas to assist humanitarian aid.
Biohazard Tracker by Pascal Breton
3. Makeup
At TechCruch Disrupt 2014 conference, Grace Choi presented a 3D printer that prints makeup. Her 3D printer, The Mink, can currently print a range of foundations, eye shadows and powders. Lipsticks and creams are on the way.
Grace Choi launched Mink at TechCrunch Disrupt NY
4. Yourself
Combine Autodesk’s 123D Catch 3D printing technology with about 60 pictures of yourself and you’ll get a detailed version of you! Character artist, Matt Bagshaw, shows you how here. Ready, set, print!
3D model made of 60 photos, using Autodesk’s 123D Catch
5. San Francisco
This year Autodesk and marketing agency Steelblue teamed up to bring an incredibly detailed 3D printed model of San Francisco’s SOMA neighborhood. The model has more than 115 city blocks, and includes landmarks like AT&T Park, the Bay Bridge, and the San Francesco Ferry Building.
3D Printed San Francisco by Autodesk and Steelblue
6. Tableware
Tableware is boring…unless you 3D print it. Spice up your experience and eat like a boss with tableware designed by Isaie Bloch. These objects are printed in gold plated brass.
Brass tableware by Isaie Bloch
This eggcup, which makes looking forward to breakfast even better, is another good example of some of the unique tableware designs you can 3D Print.
Eggman by Bert De Niel
7. Historical artifacts
Smithsonian Museum has started scanning its historical artifacts and releasing the 3D Models so you could print your own. As part of the project, 10% of the museum’s collection will be scanned. Currently available for download are Amelia Earhart’s flight suit, a 1903 Wright Flyer and an ornately carved late 18th-century Italian Pergolesi side chair. Check out the Wright Flyer 3D Model below.
Wright Flyer 3D Model
8. Custom fitted shoes
You can now create one-of-a-kind wearable shoes perfectly designed for the way you walk. Take the first step in building your perfect shoe by clicking here.
Flexible rubber-like shoes
9. Concept cars
Got an idea for a sweet ride? Bring your concept from sketch to reality by making a 3D model and printing it out. Below is a car with pieces printed through i.materialise that was designed by Josh Henry, a student in The University of Cincinnati, Ohio. Learn more about Josh’s project here.
The Amazing Amphibious Vehicle by Josh Henry
Sketches of the Amphibious Vehicle by Josh Henry
10. Guitars
Hilko Guitars designs the guitars of your dreams and mixes it up with 3D printing. The guitars have been printed for internationally known musicians like Simple Minds, K’s Choice and Triggerfinger. Start playing and printing by learning more here.
Ruben Block’s guitar by Hilko
