Art & Design

Additive manufacturing is increasingly gaining popularity in the worlds of art and cultural heritage. Indeed, the wider art sector, which has always been creative and in search of innovations and new conservation techniques, can benefit from 3D technologies in many…

It seems that fast-food chain McDonald’s recently turned to 3D printing not to design new hamburgers, but to imagine the lighting fixtures for its restaurants around the world. For this, the multinational turned to Philips and additive manufacturing, after having…

Lights, camera, action! One of the clear highlights this year at RAPID + TCT was the Hollywood Showcase. In this incredible zone, attendees were able to get up close and personal with some of their favorite characters such as Mike…

In recent years, global efforts to implement the circular economy have significantly increased. A key component of this model is circular design, which focuses on developing products that are environmentally friendly and have a sustainable life cycle. A notable example…

Small businesses and creative professionals need strong allies to realize their ideas. They must have access to the right materials, hardware and software, as well as the space and budget to do so. Once these requirements have been met, the…

When it comes to furniture and furnishings, Swedish giant IKEA still reigns supreme. One trend that has emerged around the brand in recent years is the concept of IKEA Hacks. But what is exactly? It’s actually quite simple: the idea…

Is it possible to walk down the aisle in a 3D printed wedding dress? What once seemed impossible has now become a reality. Brazilian tax lawyer Mariana Pavani relied on the additive manufacturing technology and creativity of designer Iris van…

As we see 3D printing used in more and more industrial sectors, the question remains: what role does it play in everyday life? Is it able to influence our everyday environment? Looking at the use of 3D printing in interior…

The ever-growing demand for data storage compels innovation, forcing us to look beyond Earth’s atmosphere for solutions. In a recent partnership, Lonestar Data Holdings Inc. and the renowned Danish architectural firm Bjarke Ingels Group (also known as BIG) have introduced…

A collaborative effort between industrial engineers and forward-thinking furniture startups is poised to redefine the parameters of custom furniture manufacturing. Spearheaded by Feng Ju, an associate professor of industrial engineering at Arizona State University, and alongside industry frontrunners such as…

Screen printing is a centuries-old technique that is appreciated by artists and hobbyists alike. Famous pop artists such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein used screen printing to create and reproduce their unique works. Warhol’s famous “Shot Sage Blue Marilyn”,…

World Book Day is celebrated annually on April 23rd (except in the UK and Ireland where a similar event is observed in March). And as it is coming up fast, so we thought there was no better occasion to present…