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3D Printed T-Rex Arms For Chicken Cosplay

If you haven’t heard about it yet, you will now. Chickens are the closest living relative to the T-Rex. That’s right the mighty fearsome Tyrannosaurs has evolved into a chicken. You thought those tiny arms were ridiculous. Well, look at him now. Continue reading »

Stunning 3D Printed Mycelium Shoe By Ica & Kostika

Ica & Kostika just launched their 3D printing studio with the goal of creating fashion-forward footwear via computational design. The Mycelium Shoe is just as much sculpture as it is a shoe, an intricate work of art that’s designed to make a statement. Whether that statement is on a runway, Lady Gaga’s feet, or walking down a city street remains to be seen. Continue reading »

Björk Unveils 3D-Printed Mask Based On Her Musculoskeletal System

Icelandic musician Björk has partnered with designer and researcher Neri Oxman on a mask made up of multiple 3D-printed strands that mimic the underlying structure of her own face. Continue reading »

This 3D Printed Coffee Table Shows Art As Seen Under The Microscope

Scientists have long been fascinated with viewing objects under the microscope, and it’s easy to see why. You get a fresh perspective on everyday items that look completely different under the lens. With pretty patterns and vivid colors, there’s a sense of surprise when you get a closer look at images that can’t be seen with the naked eye. Continue reading »

3D-Printed Solar Systems That Fit On Your Table

Little Planet Factory is a company created by George Ioannidis. One day this London-based artist searched for a Mars globe, and after failing to find one he liked, he decided to make his own. George grew up watching Cosmos and reading Douglas Adams, and he also happened to be experienced in 3D printing so mashing space and 3D models was an idea close to his heart. Continue reading »

Apparel Custom-Printed With Scalable City Maps

Taking customized couture to the streets, Monochome allows you to turn any urban grid at a scale of your choice into a unique tank top, t-shirt, flare or pencil skirt. Using OpenStreetMap, the company lets you select between a black-on-white figure/ground representation or more traditionally-gridded white-on-black map. Continue reading »

This 3D Printed Modern Clutch Was Inspired By A City In Switzerland

Set to be launched at Maison et Objet in Paris later this week, Odo Fioravanit’s Bern clutch, part of the Bern collection for Maison 203, was inspired by Switzerland’s capital city, Bern and it’s unique urban structure. Rounded, curved layers of 3D printed sintered nylon make up the design of the clutch and mimic the layout of the bending and parallel streets that make up the Swiss captial. Continue reading »

Eric van Straaten And His Realistic 3D Printed Sculptures

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Dutch sculpturist Eric van Straaten makes ‘realistic’ 3D sculptures. His creative process involves a 3D printer that produces the objects of his complex computer creations. Continue reading »

‘3D Printed’ Animals Illustrate The Irreplaceable Nature Of Endangered Species

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As part of a campaign for the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), Young & Rubicam Paris has realized a series of images that depicts the irreplaceable and irreversible aspects of killing wildlife. Continue reading »

Two-Legged Rescue Puppy Gets 3D Printed Wheelchair To Walk

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This little guy is such a trooper.

Tumbles (adorable AND apt) is a six week old puppy and the tiny little pup was born with only two legs. At two weeks old, he was brought to Friends of the Shelter Dogs, who posted some photos of him on their Facebook page. Continue reading »

Make Sure Your Cat is Battle Ready With 3D Printed Cat Armor

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House cats may not seem like the warrior type. Lazy, self-centered, and prone to diving under beds at the first sign of an enemy vacuum cleaner, cats don’t exactly come to mind when you think of valiant battle steeds. Continue reading »

3D-Printed Paintings Let The Blind “See” Famous Art For The First Time

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The Unseen Art project wants blind and visually-impaired people to be able to enjoy classical art in museums and galleries. With 3D-printing and an IndieGoGo fundraiser, their mission could soon be a reality. Continue reading »

3D-Printed Chess Set Turns Each Piece into a Miniature Planter

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The MicroPlanter Chess Set reimagines the classic board game by cleverly combining it with nature. Its creators, XYZ Workshop, were inspired by Bauhaus-style chess pieces and designed them as miniature planters that can each hold a different herb or succulent. This gives every piece its own unique look, as the monochromatic, hard-edged shapes are now offset by soft, green leaves. Continue reading »

Futuristic 3D Printed Piezoelectric Violins Are A Thing Now

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MONAD Studio – Eric Goldemberg and Veronica Zalcberg, together with musician/luthier Scott F. Hall, have collaborated to create the 2-string Piezoelectric Violin. Continue reading »

3D Printing Fashion: How I 3D-Printed Clothes at Home

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For her fashion graduate collection at Shenkar, Danit Peleg wanted to do something very different. She skipped the sewing machines and fabrics, and went straight towards 3D printing machines. It was a struggle, because she barely knew anything about the technology, and creating entire dresses from home scale 3D printers hasn’t really been done yet. Continue reading »

World’s First 3D Printed Car

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The world’s first 3D printed car – the Stratti – was built in just 45 hours at the International Manufacturing Technology Show which took place between September 8 – 13, 2014. The Strati, which is Italian for layers, has a chassis body made of one solid piece and has a top speed of 40mph. The tyres, seats, wheels, battery, wiring, suspension, electric motor and window shield of the revolutionary vehicle were made using conventional methods.
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Designer Printed Microfiber Pocket Cloths by Declan

Declan printed microfiber pocket cloths are our answer to smudged touchscreens and dirty eyewear. We have combined the best materials with designer prints to create a fashion meets function accessory that everyone can use. Never wipe your greasy smartphone on your shirt again. Just keep Declan in a pocket for convenient, water-free cleaning at anytime. And because our prints are style savvy, you will look extra sharp using Declan pocket cloths. Continue reading »