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- 3D printed seawall is inspired by mangrove treesCar company Volvo partnered with the Sydney Institute of Marine Science and Reef Design Lab to create a 3D printed seawall, inspired by mangrove…
- 3D printing rubber robot jellyfish to monitor the reefResearchers at Florida Atlantic University and the US Office of Naval Research developed soft robotic jellyfish to monitor the reefs, 3D printed from rubber.…
- 3D printed garment Amphibio helps you to breathe underwaterDesigner and material scientist Jun Kamei developed Amphibio, a 3D printed amphibious garment that functions as a gill. By 2100, it’s estimated that the…
- 3D printed smart gel walks underwater and moves objectsResearchers from Rutgers University-New Brunswick created a 3D printed smart gel that can walk underwater, grab objects and move them, when activated by electricity.…
- World’s first running shoes with 3D printed uppers win London MarathonWhen you’re a professional athlete, your gear can make all the difference. Kenyan long distance runner Eliud Kipchoge proved this when he won the…
- Astroplastic: 3D printing in space with astronaut poopIn space, there aren’t a whole lot of materials you can readily use to make things. One waste material that is available in a…
- Keep your cool with 3D printed nanocomposite textilesWhen it’s hot, it’s not always easy to cool off, especially if the situation doesn’t allow you to sit in a cold bath all…
- 3D printed eyewear is made from biodegradable plasticHow would you like to look fashionable and sustainable at the same time? Crafting Plastics! Studio created a line of 3D printed unisex designer…
- 3D printed seismic LED light is made from recycled polymerArchitect Margot Krasojević created a 3D printed, spiral shaped LED light, which structure responds to seismic movement in its environment. The lamp, a net made…
- 3D printed Cora Ball catches microfibres when doing the laundryPlastic is everywhere, and clothes are no exception. Microfibres are tiny pieces of plastic that come out of clothes made from plastic material, such…
- 3D printed zoetrope shows walking and dancing peopleHave you ever seen a zoetrope? This pre-film animation device, which was popular in the 19th century, is a cylinder with vertical slits in…
- 3D Printed Titanium Lattice Floats Even After Severe DamageAustralian engineers have developed a strong, lightweight titanium metamaterial that remains buoyant after sustaining major structural damage. The 3D printed material could support future…
- 3D Printed Thermal Cloak Guides Heat Around Complex ObjectsResearchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a three-dimensional thermal cloak that can conceal complex objects from infrared cameras while protecting them…
- Large-Scale 3D Printing Shapes UPM Group’s EuroShop StandUPM Group has created a 100 m² exhibition stand using large-scale robotic 3D printing for EuroShop 2026 in Düsseldorf. Combining architectural structures, integrated technology…
- 3D Printed Y-Zipper Opens New Possibilities for Adaptive DesignResearchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a new type of three-sided zipper that lets objects switch between soft and rigid…
- Large-Scale 3D Printed Wall Covering Incorporating Recycled EggshellsCIRCULUS, an atelier founded under Yuko Oka Architectural Design in Tokyo, has developed KNIT, a fabric-like exterior wall finish created with a robotic-arm large-scale…
- The Ceramic Vault: Reinterpreting Roman Brick Through 3D Clay PrintingThe Ceramic Vault is an experimental architectural prototype developed at the Built Environment Department of Eindhoven University of Technology. Students Jan-Willem Melchers, Thijs Maas…
- Kibu: 3D Printed, Recyclable Headphones Children Can Build ThemselvesDesign agency Morrama and London-based 3D manufacturing studio Batch.Works have created Kibu, a pair of children’s headphones that turn hands-on making into part of…
- World’s First Fully 3D Printed Titanium WatchLondon-based brand Apiar has launched the Gen 1.0, the world’s first fully 3D printed titanium watch. More than a luxury timepiece, it represents a…
- Boulder Park: 3D Concrete Printing Transforms Public Play SpacesIn Jinan, China, Boulder Park has reimagined the concept of a community playground through the fusion of natural inspiration and advanced construction technology. Designed…
- Ruffini Chair: 3D Printed Seating from Recycled PlasticGerman architecture studio Mungenast / Morroni designed the Ruffini chair as a 3D printed seating solution made from recycled PETG plastic. The design debuted…
- Wall Reef: A 3D Printed Façade Element Boosting Urban Biodiversity and Climate ResilienceIn December 2024, the Wall Reef—a 3D printed coral reef-inspired façade installation—was unveiled at the Tweespan and Vierspan residential complex in Rhoon, the Netherlands.…
- Recycled Plastic Packaging Waste Developed into 3D Printing FilamentResearchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials IFAM and Hochschule Bremen – City University of Applied Sciences have developed a…
- Passive cooling through 3D printed bricksAs part of her Master’s degree in Computational Architecture at The Royal Danish Academy, designer Carolyn-Nelle Preston Ichniowski developed an innovative passive cooling system,…
