Agriculture and ingenuity have always had a relationship based around one basic idea: how do we feed ourselves? Well, it turns out that 3D printing has brought about some significant innovations related to mass production and labor, two things that are particularly important to food production. How we feed ourselves is changing, and 3D printing [...]
With its ties to industry and manufacturing, it's not surprising that 3D printing has found its way into construction. What is surprising, however, are the novel and interesting ways the same basic principles used to work with ABS and PLA plastic filament on a desktop printer are being applied to printing houses and buildings. 3D Printing with [...]
The fashion world is really enjoying the power of 3D printing. We've touched on this briefly before, but it's worth talking about again because of how strong the potential impact could be on what we wear. Textiles and clothing have a long history of being tied to manufacturing, and at-home manufacturing is no different. 3D Printing In-Store? United [...]
The Arts are a field rooted in tradition and familiar with disruption. It only makes sense that 3D printing, one of the most disruptive technologies available, would impact it. 3D Printing is changing how people interact with art, affecting artists, museums, and the public. How? Now Anyone Can Print Art With 3D printing and scanning, it's [...]
We’ve talked about how 3D printing can help people that need custom or cheaper prosthetics, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg as 3D printing can assist people with all sorts of disabilities. Blindness affects millions around the world, and a London-based company has just launched a new phone with customizable 3D printed buttons. The OwnFone [...]
The 3D printing industry is continually using advanced materials to further technology. Most recently, they have developed shark skin. Scientists have long turned to nature to look for ways to improve tech, but shark skin has been somewhat problematic. A shark’s skin is comprised of tiny little scales called denticles which cut back on drag [...]
One of the perks of 3D printing is being able to create things cheaply. 3D printing and prosthetics are a natural fit, and one man says he prefers his new 3D printed hand to the pricy prosthetics. Jose Delgado Jr. was born without most of his left hand, and he’s seen his fair share of [...]
You can print some remarkable things with 3D printers, and while the tech isn't as new as it used to be, we consistently hear about all sorts of cool new uses and concepts. Such is the case with the Osteoid Cast, a 3D printed cast that’s aims to make those itchy old plaster casts a [...]
Image credits: Citrus Juicer by walter, Flexbot-quadcopter by Flexbot, bracelet by cunicode A revolutionary technology, a starring role in this year’s SXSW and headlines in nearly every tech and industry publication for the last three years...yet 3D printing is still not in your home office. Americans are chronically impatient; in this case, they have every right to be. For those [...]
2013 has been a big year for advancements in the 3D printing industry. From salt igloos to satellites, 3D printing is being put to the test. Many industries including food, fashion, and aerospace to name a few, have been involved in 3D printing. Lets take a look at some of the impressive and noteworthy successes [...]
