The Year of 2015 in 3D Printing: 12 Months, 12 Highlights
2015 was an incredible year for 3D printing enthusiast. Let’s look back at what happened during the last 12 months. Join us for our year in review! (more…)
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…)
A 3D Printed Art Piece That Only Gets Visible When Touching Water
Once again Swiss designer duo Drzach & Suchy have surprised us with a 3D printed art piece like no other. After the stunning 3D printed shadow art that they printed with us back in May, we were really excited about their next project: a 3D printed haiku that is only visible in water. Sounds confusing? Read on! (more…)
Our 10 Most Outstanding Ceramic 3D Prints
More and more designers are embracing the possibilities that come with 3D printing. One of the most exciting ways to create new 3D printed products is by using ceramics. That’s why we put together a list of our 10 most outstanding 3D printed pieces in this astonishing material.
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Empowering Mass Customization: How ‘Digital Forming’ Is Creating Unique Products with 3D Printing
London-based firm Digital Forming enables customers to co-design their own 3D printed products – anything from a mobile phone case to an espresso cup or a silver ring. With easy-to-use, user-friendly design apps, anyone can create a personalized, one-of-its-kind product in minutes. (more…)
Life As a Professional 3D Designer: Meet 3D Artist Pekka Salokannel
Pekka Salokannel lives the 3D printed dream. The industrial designer from Helsinki creates 3D printed products, gives 3D modeling workshops, has worked for Tinkercad, Makerbot, and Mozilla, and launched his own 3D design company in 2013. Pekka is currently developing 3D printed eyewear, jewelry, and fashion items – reason enough for us to talk with him about his future projects, the ambition of professional 3D modelers, and the added value of 3D printed products. (more…)
adidas Futurecraft: The Ultimate 3D Printed Personalized Shoe
Sporting goods giant adidas is unveiling the future of performance footwear with Futurecraft 3D, a unique 3D printed running shoe midsole which can be tailored to the cushioning needs of an individual’s foot. As part of the ‘Futurecraft series’, this forward-looking initiative places open source collaboration and craftsmanship at the heart of design to drive innovation across all elements of production.
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A Space-Inspired 3D Printed Dress Is Coming: The Vortex Dress
Fashion designer Laura Thapthimkuna just announced the design for her next fashion project: the Vortex Dress. The Vortex Dress will be Laura’s first fully 3D printed dress. Her fascination with the universe was the driving force behind the design. Read on to learn more about this stunning space-inspired dress.
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Enhancing Furniture with 3D Printing: Furniture Design Student Creates Unique Table Design with 3D Printed Parts
21-year old Simon Philips uses his passion for mathematical geometry and the power of 3D printing to create one-of-its-kind tables. Read on to learn more about Simon’s stunning first 3D printing project.
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3D Printed Wallets: Creating Minimal, Discreet, and Practical Products with 3D Printing
British startup Vanacci creates wallets like no other: with modern laser-sintering 3D printers they create sleek, minimal-looking wallets and men’s accessories. They just launched their successful Kickstarter campaign for the most discreet 3D printed wallet ever.
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