Ceramic “3D Crafts” by Alice Le Biez: A Delicate Fusion of 3D Printing and Traditional Craftsmanship
It will never match the warmth of a hand-made product: this is one of the myths about 3D Printing. But now with the introduction of “3D Crafts,” a set of 3D Printed ceramic bowls designed by French graduate student Alice Le Biez, that myth is about to be shattered for good. With a variety of 3D Printing materials that now go far beyond plastics, ancient craftsmanship and edgy technology can be beautifully blended to bring the emotion of a design to life. (more…)
Come Say Hi to the i.materialise Japan Team at Maker Faire Tokyo!
A celebration of invention and creativity, Maker Faire has been held in cities all across the world. Of course, Tokyo is no exception: the 3rd annual Maker Faire Tokyo will be held on November 23rd and 24th at Tokyo Big Sight! The i.materialise Japan community outreach team will be there to show our 3D Printed items and answer any questions you may have about your 3D Printing project. (more…)
3D Printing in Photoshop
Great news for Adobe Photoshop users: you can now turn your Photoshop CC (Creative Cloud) creations into real objects through i.materialise’s high-quality online 3D printing service! Photoshop CC now supports 3D printing with many of the materials offered by i.materialise, and provides useful functions such as instant pricing and automatic mesh repair. Read more to learn how to get started! (more…)
.MGX Sets the Scene at the Seoul Design Festival!
This month, .MGX goes to the Seoul Design Festival. To get ready for the festival’s opening, the DDP Design Lab (Dongdaemun Design Plaza) will display the Gamete.MGX by Xavier Lust, Volume.MGX by Dror, Solid S1 by Patrick Jouin and the AI.MGX by Assa Ashuach. From November 5th to 25th, you can find these items at “3D Printing Design Exhibition: <MGX>” at the Gallery Café, Design Lab 2F at the DDP Design Lab. (more…)
Paula Radcliffe Makes a Comeback with the Help of RS Print’s 3D Printed Insoles
One of the biggest city marathons in the world, the 44th annual New York City Marathon took place yesterday, November 2. Despite the cold and windy weather condition, millions of people lined up to cheer some 50,000 participants who ran 26.2 miles through the streets of New York.
After winning this prestigious marathon in 2008, world-record-holder Paula Radcliffe experienced a setback in her running career because of a foot injury. But, where there’s a will, there’s always a way. She made her comeback this past September at the Worcester City Marathon, on custom-made insoles 3D Printed through RS Print, powered by Materialise. (more…)
Get a 10% Discount on High-Detail Stainless Steel through November 5!
Attention all designers with a keen eye for details: from today through November 5th, anyone who orders their own design in High-Detail Stainless Steel will receive a 10% discount! There’s no other 3D Printing service that can 3D Print in stainless steel with such an incredible level of detail. Why not try out our exclusive material while the discount lasts?
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Don’t Miss Out This Year’s Last Chance to Join an i.materialise Meet-Up
A big thank you to all the attendees who visited Materialise headquarters in Leuven last Friday. It was another exciting and successful meet-up! If you couldn’t make it this time, there’s still one more chance to join us at an i.materialise meet-up this year. Come join the community of 3D Printing enthusiasts on Friday, December 5! (more…)
Three Finishing Options, Shorter Lead Time and Improved Detailing: Introducing New Bronze!
Bronze is an affordable and strong metal that has been used by mankind since antiquity. But now ours has become ALL NEW. We’re excited to unveil our improved Bronze today, now with three finishing options! And the good news continues: our new Bronze production method – wax 3D Printing and lost-wax casting – makes it possible to 3D Print smaller details with higher accuracy, in a shorter turnaround time. What more could you ask for?
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Honda Team Awarded a 3D Printed Trophy as Champions of the Inaugural FabCafe Mini 4WD Cup
Organized by FabCafe Shibuya, a Mini 4WD Cup was held on Sunday, August 31 in Tokyo. More than 60 mini 4WD fans, including children and professional car designers, gathered at Kashiwanoha KOIL to race their miniature cars customized by 3D Printers and laser cutters. After three tournaments, the trophy – 3D Printed through i.materialise – was awarded to the grand champion, Honda Design. Here are some highlights of the event from the i.materialise Japan team!
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3D Printed Bike Frame by James Novak
It’s a bike frame like no other: mesh texture, custom-fit, the designer’s name incorporated into the structure. This sure must be a 3D printed bike! The man that brought this stunning product into world is Australia-based industrial designer, university lecturer, student, researcher, and 3D printing enthusiast James Novak. Here’s the story of his journey to designing a 3D printed bike, the FIX3D.
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