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- Rapid liquid metal printingResearchers at MIT developed a 3D printing technique that can print large-scale parts rapidly with liquid metal. Called liquid metal printing (LMP), the technique…
- De-dimension: 2D to 3D and back again!De-dimension is a collection of benches and stools by Eindhoven-based designer Jongha Choi that fascinatingly transform from flat, two-dimensional objections into a fully functional three…
- Castomize Develops 4D Printed Orthopaedic Casts With Remouldable Smart MaterialSingapore-based medical technology company Castomize has developed a series of 4D printed orthopaedic casts that combine lightweight structures, smart materials and additive manufacturing. The…
- 3D glass sculpturesLayered glass can really make design stand out. These sculptural works use layers of 2D images to create a 3D piece of material artistry.…
- Food Printer 2020: Dinner in 3DWe’re all accustomed to having appliances on our kitchen counters, from toasters and blenders to coffee makers and microwaves. If Mechanical Engineering Professor Hod…
- A Perfect Sole?Futurecraft 3D is a new 3d printed shoe from Adidas that is not only flexible and breathable but also, thanks to 3D printing technology,…
- How to live in space on Space Exploration DayOn this day in 1969, US astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the first humans to set foot on the moon. In honour…
- High speed housingWe keep on returning to 3D printing. News reaches us daily about advances in technology, applications or material use. Pioneers include Enrico Dini and…
- Send The Design, Not The Furniture: How TRIBOO Is Trying To Scale Circular InteriorsA year after MaterialDistrict profiled founder Marc van der Heijden, TRIBOO is working on the parts of its circular furniture model that no single…
- Material Xperience part 1: Meet the future of architecture!Only six more weeks and Material Xperience 2018 will take place in Rotterdam Ahoy, the Netherlands! This year, we show you materials and special…
- Salt and Concrete HouseMade from concrete and locally harvested salt, the ‘3D Printed House 1.0’ by Emerging Objects is a case study design combining traditional methods of…
- An acoustic, material saving aesthetic ceilingResearchers at ETH Zurich developed a concrete ultra-efficiency structural element that uses the advantages of 3D-printed formwork: material reduction, acoustic advantages and aesthetics. Called…
- Freeform Concrete Innovation by Bruil Changing the Face of ArchitectureArchitects have traditionally been limited by concrete construction techniques that restrict them to casting their designs in flat, angular shapes. 3d concrete printing experts…
- Joris Laarman Lab: Bone Chair, Bits & Parts and MoreFrom 22nd November 2015 until 10th April 2016, Joris Laarman’s first major solo exhibition will be on show at The Groninger Museum. Positioned at…
- What not to miss at the Milan Design Week 2018 (part 3)The Milan Design Week is the most famous design event in the world. This year, the event will take place from 17 to 22…
- Tools for space made in spaceGoing to space is a big hassle, and taking a lot of things with you even more so. If something breaks, you need a…
- Hot Wire Extensions: reusing waste nylon powder by Studio IlioIn the past few years, 3D printing has become incredibly popular and affordable. 3D printing is seen as a sustainable method because it leaves…
- Ceramic building bytesBuilding Bytes are ceramic bricks created with a 3D printing machine. Bricks can be stacked or interlocked to create undulating walls, complex arches and…
- A Floating Facade by LAB3dThis entirely floating facade created with the latest in 3d printing technology by LAB3d. In a project for DeltaSync this super lightweight, yet energy…
- Carbon-fiber epoxy honeycombsBalsa wood is well known for its lightweight properties as well as its stiffness in relation to its density. Inspired by these characteristics, scientists…
- Growing the Future: Living Footwear from KombuchaResearchers at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) are rethinking the future of fashion—starting with our shoes. Assistant Professor Troy Nachtigall and Associate Professor Oscar…
- Exploring the “Wood Wide Web”: A Symbiosis of Art, Science, and TechnologyThe FUNGI project by Marco Barotti bridges the disciplines of art, science, and technology to shed light on the intricate underground world of mycorrhizal…
- Today’s materials for tomorrow’s products!3D printed composite material, film that filters light from screens… During MaterialDistrict Rotterdam 2019 (12-14 March in Rotterdam Ahoy, the Netherlands) the industrial designer…
- A future for sustainable fashion? Materia at State of FashionFrom 1 June until 22 July, the first ever State of Fashion is held in Arnhem, the Netherlands. Materia went to check out the…























