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…)
Throwback Thursday: Why i.materialise Was Born
Happy 5th Anniversary i.materialise! A big thank you goes out to all designers, makers, inventors, students, partners, press, and so many more who have supported us along the way. How cheesy it may sound, we really couldn’t have done this without you. So, the next weeks I’ll be posting a series of Throwback Thursdays for a trip down memory lane. Today, I’m kicking off with an inspiring story by our CEO, Fried Vancraen: “Why i.materialise was born”.
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Dyed Alumide: Can You Handle All This Sparkle?
Starting today, we’re really excited to share a new, exclusive line of 5 colors to our Alumide material: Asphalt Black, Brick Red, Rusty Orange, Sparkly Blue and Moss Green. Up till now you’ve been ordering Alumide solely in its natural color, mat aluminum, but that’s about to change.
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Talking Tom Comes to Life Thanks to 3D Printing Toyze App
Outfit 7’s Talking Tom and his friends, are now part of the Toyze app! Talking Tom has been downloaded over 2 billion times, and now Tom comes to life thanks to Toyze, which brings characters from the digital realm to real life. (more…)
Announcing the Winners of the Holiday Gift Challenge
About a month ago, we teamed up designer-oriented 3D model marketplace CGTrader.com, Autodesk 123D and Choc Edge for a Holiday Gift Challenge. With this challenge, we wanted to showcase the range of possibilities that 3D printing brings to Holiday shopping, as designers are invited to work with two distinct categories –Silver and Ceramics. Let’s take a closer look at the two winning entries.
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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 Ideas: 3 Unique 3D-Printed Gifts
Are you on the lookout for some unique 3D-printed gift ideas? Then, this is the right blog post for you. Whether you are just looking for some inspiration or want to try out some free and easy-to-use creation tools for creating a stunning 3D print, these 3D printing gift ideas will give you the creativity you’ve been looking for.
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Materialise’s Creative Director to Discuss Cutting-Edge Technology at NY Fashion Conference
Fashion is always trying to stay on the cutting edge. Innovative technology also wants to stay on the cutting edge. What happens when these two cutting-edge worlds collide? (more…)
Which 3D Printed Jewelry is Best for Her? The Ultimate Style Guide
Finding the perfect gift for her can be really tricky: Which jewelry to choose? This answer is not always obvious and has to be based on several criteria. Let’s have a look on which type of custom 3D printed jewelry matches different styles. (more…)
Custom 3D Printed Glasses Frames: Eyewear Designed For You
Millions of people around the world have bad eyesight and wear glasses, so it’s no wonder that designers take the opportunity to use 3D printing in order to create beautiful, stylish, convenient, and most importantly – custom-made – glasses frames. We visited Adrian Gögl’s Oak & Dust project and saw how the young Swiss is using our online 3D printing service in order to create a stunning collection of custom-made 3D printed glasses.
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