Art & Design

In the Netherlands, more precisely in Delft, studio RAP is building an architectural structure that will incorporate 3D printed ceramic tiles. Called “New Delft Blue”, the project pays homage to Delft Blue, the famous Dutch porcelain, that has been invented…

Adidas has been working with 3D printing technologies for some years now, trying to find new ways to build footwear. Its FUTURECRAFT division, for example, has been aiming to shape the future of sports through its innovations with concepts like…

Additive manufacturing is impacting all types of sectors, including music! We have witnessed the emergence of 3D printed instruments with the same sound capacity as a conventional musical instruments. This production method is becoming increasingly common among professional musicians and…

Materialise, one of the leading additive manufacturing companies, has announced that it made a strategic investment in Ditto, an American developer of virtual eyewear try-on platforms. The two companies aim to advance the digital transformation in the eyewear industry and…

Dimensional Innovations is a Kansas-based design, technology, and fabrication firm with a national presence. Using a large-scale additive manufacturing solution developed by Thermwood Corporation, Dimensional Innovations was able to build a 93 feet tall structure. Unveiled a couple of days ago, the…

Very popular in North America, and practiced all over the world, ice hockey is a rather rough sports game – playing it often results in injuries, be it during a game or practice. Therefore, protective equipment is essential and needs…

3D printing technologies can also have an impact on lingerie: Dutch designer Lidewij Vera Arí van Twillert used Artec 3D scanning solutions and 3D printing to design made-to-measure bras, fully adapted to each woman’s morphology. She started from the observation…

We have seen by now how additive manufacturing can inspire designers to create shapes and forms that were impossible to make with conventional manufacturing methods. New designs are emerging not only in fashion, but also architecture. With the ever increasing…

During the lockdown caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic, Lea Randebrock did not waste time on despair but was busy making her contribution to a more sustainable way of life. The young designer wanted to address the problem of food…

A 3D printed dress that can reflect the thoughts of the person wearing it – not just a science fiction fantasy anymore. EEG, or electroencephalogram, is a test used to evaluate the electrical activity in the brain. Anouk Wipprecht, a…

Forust Corporation is a wood technology company that leverages 3D printing to create beautiful and sustainable  interior design pieces. The company’s goal is to manufacture with wood but without damaging our planet’s ecosystem. Forust Corp. was created by the founders of…

The minimalist Japanese-inspired startup, MAMEHA, aims to deliver high-quality skincare with a gender and ethically neutral design. The new ethical brand will kickstart a crowdfunding campaign on September 8th to launch its 7-day serum programme to the world. The serums,…