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- 3D Printed Seawall Tiles Enhance Marine Biodiversity and Reduce ErosionCoastal cities face rising sea levels and environmental challenges. A pioneering project in Miami shows how design and material innovation can support both resilience…
- Biodegradable Fungal Battery Developed with 3D PrintingResearchers at Empa, the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, have unveiled a biodegradable fungal battery that is both functional and eco-friendly.…
- 3D Printing with Bendable Concrete: A Material Revolution in ConstructionResearchers at the University of New Mexico (UNM) are pioneering the development of a groundbreaking material: bendable concrete designed for 3D printing. This innovative…
- Innovative 3D Printing of Biobased Coatings for Protective GlovesProtective gloves are essential in sectors like construction, outdoor sports, and gardening. They rely on coatings to be abrasion-resistant, waterproof, and resistant to chemicals…
- A pavilion made of 3D printed bricks made of recycled PET bottlesFor the 2024 fall edition of Maison&Objet (4-8 September 2024), Hong Kong-based architectural studio LAAB designed a pavilion consisting of 3D printed bricks, which…
- A metal 3D printed bicycleDesign agency Futurewave designed a 3D printed bicycle made of metal, which eliminates the need for welding and tooling parts. Traditional bike manufacturing techniques…
- Geometric earth blocks made with 3D printed mouldsStudents at Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico developed a way to make earthen building blocks in various geometric shapes using 3D printed moulds. Called Terrablocks,…
- A concrete 3D printed warehouseGerman companies Putzmeister and Züblin produced a warehouse with complete and supporting concrete walls from a 3D concrete printer for what they say is…
- 3D printed tiles made from mycelium and algaeLondon and New York based research and design studio bioMATTERS created a 3D printed interior tiling system made from mycelium and algae. Called MYCO-ALGA,…
- A 3D printed surfboard made of seaweedBreton company Paradoxal Surfboards creates 3D printed boards made with upcycled algae and biosourced fibres as an alternative to commonly used polyurethane foam. Polystyrene…
- 3D printing with coffee groundsResearchers at the University of Colorado Boulder, US, developed a methods for 3D printing a wide range of object using a paste of waste…
- A 3D printed toilet you never have to cleanResearchers at the Huazhong University of Science in China developed a 3D printed toilet that is so slippery nothing sticks to it, even after…
- The world’s first 3D printed boxing glovesCanadian combat equipment company Hayabusa has recently introduced the T3D Gloves, the world's first 3D printed boxing gloves. In an effort to enhance protection…
- 3D printed mineral foam construction elementsResearchers at ETH Zürich used 3D printing to develop cement-free mineral foam lightweight and insulated wall construction. The goal of the project is to…
- Replacing sand with glass waste in concrete 3D printingResearchers from NTU Singapore developed a method to use recycled glass in concrete 3D printing, for a more environmentally sustainable way of building and…
- 3D printed foam elementsIn a project called FoamWorks, researchers at ETH Zürich explored how foam 3D printing can be used to produce unique shapes for functional stay-in-place…
- 3D printed Tiny Bauhaus travels around EuropeIn honour of 100 years of Bauhaus, the Deutsche Zentrale für Tourismus (DZT) commissioned Dutch architectural firm DUS Architects to print a tiny house…
- Missed Milan Design Week? A 3D printed installation made of bioplasticCommissioned by COS, architectural firm Mamou-Mani designed a large scale 3D printed architectural installation made from bioplastic, which was on display during Milan Design…
- 3D printing with fibre-reinforced iceStudents at the Technical University Eindhoven created the first 3D printed grid-shell from fibre-reinforced ice. A team at the TU Eindhoven has been researching…
- 3D printing ceramics using water powerIn a work-in-process project called 360° Under Water, design studio OJEAM Studio created a 3D printer that prints ceramic containers, powered by a water…
- Connect: a chair 3D printed by handDrawing a chair might sound easy enough, as long as it’s on paper, but have you ever considered drawing one in 3D? Designer Jungsub…
- 3D printed metamaterial shrinks when heatedAlmost all solid materials, be it steel, wood, or others, expand when heated. This can cause damages such as cracks, especially if they are…
- 3D printing for lazy people: the salt dressNowadays, you can 3D print with many materials, including salt. For example, there is the ‘3D printed house 1.0’ by Emerging Objects, or the…
- 3D Print Your Vase to Help the PlanetLibero Rutilo, designer of DesignLibero Studio, has created an inspiring collection of design vases combining upcycling and 3D printing technology. The project gives a second chance…
