Art & Design

Real estate giant IKEA has just unveiled its new initiative for people with disabilities: ThisAbles is a series of 3D printed objects to be fixed on different pieces of furniture. Launched in Israel, you can download handles for cupboards, sofa…

Not long ago we covered the story of the world’s first 3D printed speakers from sand launched by the startup DEEPTIME. The startup is a design and tech studio based in Prague that integrates innovative design with 3D technologies to offer…

The Danish shoe manufacturer, ECCO showcased its customised shoes at Bon Marché Rive Gauche in Paris. For the first time in Europe, visitors will be able to test QUANT-U, a project in collaboration with Dassault Systèmes, which aims to create…

DEEPTIME Limited is a relatively new speakers’ manufacturer based in the Czech Republic. They previously revealed the world’s first speakers 3D printed from wooden composite. Still innovating in terms of design and technology, they have just revealed their new audio…

Mass production of food has only exacerbated the issue of food waste. Food waste happens during processing, distribution and finally consumption. According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations, food waste worldwide represents a third of the…

While 3D printing is gaining ground in the industrial sector, it is also present on a smaller scale in homes, open spaces or even parks and streets. We have noticed more and more 3D printed furniture for example. From chairs,…

Dutch designer, Iris van Herpen, is probably one of the most influential designers when it comes to mixing fashion and 3D printing. Many of her collections include 3D printed elements, from dresses to accessories. This time, the designer unveiled 3D…

Smart Art is a French consortium that brings together several players from the Greater East region, particularly Champagne Ardenne. Last year they organised an exhibition called “The Essential is invisible to the eyes” for the visually impaired. The works presented are…

BigRep appears to be a specialist in two-wheeled 3D printing: after presenting its 3D printed puncture-proof bike tire, the German manufacturer unveils NERA. A functional, fully 3D printed electric motorcycle, apart from its electrical components. From the tire to the frame to…

You may have read about this throughout 2018; that a 3D printed electric car will hit the market later this year. The Italian manufacturer X Electrical Vehicle (XEV) announced last year that their car; the LSEV, will be ready in April…

3D printing is being incorporated into more and more industries, and fashion is no exception to this. The technology is opening up for new, creative possibilities and solutions. Something we’ve seen being utilised in a variety of ways from jewellery to costume…

Have you ever imagined a 3D printed wedding? That’s the idea of ​​Erin Winick, this young bride who works for the MIT Technology Review. She turned to 3D technologies to significantly reduce the cost of her wedding and thus create the most accessories possible,…