Royal College of Art
Sinterit’s SLS 3D Printing and Flexible Materials Used to Make Strong Textiles for Opera Costumes
Engineering, textiles, and additive manufacturing are different industries with different growth patterns, but they are connected by an important point: structures. Additionally, each of these industries have to struggle with…
Japanese Designer 3D Prints an Underwater Breathing Apparatus for a Future Flooded Earth
In 1995, American actor Kevin Costner starred in a movie called Waterworld, and whatever your thoughts on the film, which is widely considered to be something of a flop, the…
Fashion Designer Creates Both Attractive and Wearable 3D Printed Clothing
Often fashion on the runways looks good but is unwearable in a real-life setting, and that goes double for 3D printed fashion. Much of it is stiff and uncomfortable-looking, but…
3D Printing of Yoga Apparel and R&D Tax Credits
Yoga is a multifaceted activity as it incorporates asanas (physical exercises), pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation. Yoga is more than just an expression of various poses – the inside-out detox…
Winners of the 3D Hubs Student Grant Announced – Applicants Used 3D Printing in a Creative Way to Positively Influence the World
A little over a year after 3D Hubs, the largest online network of 3D printing services in the world, launched its discount Student Program, it made a further commitment to 3D…
Need an Extra Thumb? The Third Thumb Project Uses 3D Printing to Change Perceptions of Prosthetics
Many people have, at one time or another, wished for an extra set of hands to do everything they need to get done, or to carry loads of items. Royal…
Ancient Bacteria Powers This Printed Bio-Skin Clothing That Opens Air Vents as You Sweat
In 1086 famous samurai and the commander-in-chief of the defense of the North of Japan Minamoto no Yoshiie was in the midst of an extended battle campaign. While he and…
3D Printed BioKnit Shoes Aimed at Simplifying Manufacturing and Recycling
Designer Ammo Liao moved from his home of 28 years in Tainan, Taiwan where the buildings and culture inspired him to develop his design skills, and he took those influences…
Inspiring with Wire & Waste: Studio Ilio Shows Us the Art of Recycling with Striking Furniture
Most of us try to do our part with everyday recycling, separating the milk jugs from the wine bottles, the Saturday morning cereal and that dinner party now a memory,…
Formlabs Partners with the Royal College of Art, Bringing 3D Printing to Creative Students
The stories that I personally love to cover the most within the 3D printing space are those which focus on bringing the technology to students around the globe. These are…
Researcher Believes 3D Printing May Lead to the Creation of Superhuman Organs Providing Humans with New Abilities
Evolution is what got us here today, if you accept the scientific approach to our creation. It was processes such as ‘survival of the fittest’ which led us, as well…