Art & Design

Environmental issues are becoming more and more unavoidable and the degradation of natural reefs is one of them. Natural reefs are vital for the well-being of our planet for they are one of the most varied ecosystems on Earth. However,…

Space travel and additive manufacturing are synonymous to innovation, and this time we are combining the two to take a closer look at the 3D printed SpaceX helmets. Elon Musk is well known for his inventions that seem to be straight…

In a future where electronics are predicted to be embedded in everyday objects, what kind of clothes will we wear? How will we socialize in our world when we are supervised by technology? These are the questions Dutch-based high-tech fashion…

3D printing technologies can bring art and cultural heritage closer to people. Through exact replicas, experiencing artwork, buildings and artefacts has become easier. These replicas can be modeled from 3D scanning data, and then produced using additive manufacturing technologies. People…

The development and manufacture of fashion through additive manufacturing is not new in the technology sector. Many firms have already benefited from 3D printing for fashion design and production. Innovation and originality in the creation of unique products opens up…

Founded in San Francisco, Gantri is the digital manufacturer of designer lighting. These modern lights are created by its team of designers and made on-demand using 3D printing technologies. Additionally, the company is dedicated to producing lighting that is made…

In the world of sports, additive manufacturing technologies can offer many benefits to athletes. Sporting equipment can be custom-made, geometrically more complex and made from smarter materials. Over time, manufacturers have understood the benefits of integrating 3D printing pieces in…

Additive manufacturing is everywhere, even where you don’t really expect it. In Germany, if you walk around Altmühldorf in Bavaria, you will have the opportunity to see a 3D printed altarpiece in the village church. Designed by Oliver Tessin and…

It’s not the first time we’ve talked about 3D printed musical instruments. Today, the inclusion of additive manufacturing in art and music is becoming increasingly noticeable. An example of this is Odisei Music, a young company that has designed and…

Ganit Goldstein is a 3D designer working on how to merge additive manufacturing technologies with fashion to bring new possibilities to the industry. Her aim is to work with new technologies to provide custom-made items that fit the wearer perfectly.…

When Formula 1 meets designer Ross Lovegrove and Designer Parfums, you get 3D printed perfume bottles! The brand wanted to launch its first line of fragrances, F1 Fragance to remind people of the dynamism, passion and pleasure that exist around…

A number of designers and architects have been exploring 3D printing technologies in order to experiment with materials and structures. Yet another example is AIRLAB’s mesh-covered pavilion made from 3D printed steel nodes at Singapore’s Garden by the Bay. The…