Not too long ago, the concept of 3D printing seemed outrageous; today, innovations in 3D printing are far and many. Designers use 3D printing technology for different reasons, but most agree that it is just a faster and more affordable way to manufacture certain products. Essentially, 3D printing allows designers to print different parts of something and assemble it together afterward.
On the consumer end, 3D printing means more customizable products. In terms of things like furniture and fashion, innovations in 3D printing allow for people to choose the dimensions and materials they want applied to the creation of the product in question.
It's no wonder then, that 3D printers have become increasingly prevalent in different industries, from jewelry and fashion design to architecture and automotive industries. Take a peek at this list of innovations in 3D printing and you'll see what I mean.
52 Innovations in 3D Printing
From Neon 3D Printable Accessories to 3D Printed Fossils:
Katherinev123 — Oct 29, 2011 — Art & Design
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3D Sketch Jewelry
Shapeways Turns Your Scribbled Art Into Silver Accessories
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3D Printed Body Armor
Iron Man 2 Suits Were Made with Hi-Tech 3D Printers
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Creepy 3D Printed Sculptures
Artist Theo Jansen Constructs Cool Printed 'Strandbeests'
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Intricate Nature-Inspired Sculptures
Nuala O'Donovan Creates Her Ceramics By Hand, Not Compu
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Algorithmic Lighting
Materialise .MGX 'E-volution' Collection is Made With 3D Printers
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Geeky D-Pad Accessories
Ring of the Gamer Pays Homage to the Classic Famicom Console
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3D Symbolic Rings
2gether Ring Visualizes Eternal Love
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Neon 3D Printable Accesories
The Design + Conquer Electro Jewelry is Music to the Ears
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3D Printable Textiles
Eco-Friendly Printable Clothing is Like Modern Chain Mail
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Easy-to-Use 3D Printers
European Market is the First to Get the HP Designjet 3D Printer Series
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3D Printed Clothing (UPDATE)
The Freedom of Creation Textiles Show Permanently at MoMA
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Mainstream 3D Printers
Desktop Factory's 3D Printer
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Skeletal Stilettos
The Melonia Shoe by Naim Josefi and Souzan Youssouf
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Printable Architecture
The Enrico Dini 3D Printed Building is the First of its Kind
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Automated Art
Shapeways' Glass 3D Printing Creates Incredible Designs
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3D Object Printers
Print Your Own Jewelry
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Kid-Friendly 3D Printers
The Origo 3D Printer is Designed to Let Kids Explore Their Creative Side
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Laser-Printed Shoes
The Marloes Ten Bhomer 'Rapidprototypedshoe' was Made by 3D Printing
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Sandy City Coolers
'Microclimates' from PostlerFerguson is Made from Printed Sand
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Printed 3D Jewelry
The Goncalo Campos Camion Collection Features Faceted Designs
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Organic Candle Holders
The Vein by Tanja Soeter Illuminates With a Natural Beauty
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3D Print Ads
Arcor Bubble Gum
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Tangible Typefaces
The Freedom of Creation 3D Font Brings Text Off the Page
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Redesigned Office Supplies
The Infinite Clip Brings the Paperclip into the 21st Century
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Printing Auto Parts
Jay Leno Repairs His Fleet of Classic Cars With a 3D Printer
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3D Printed Reverse Furnishings
The Inside Out Collection by Minale-Maeda is Downloadable
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Building From a 3D Printer
Enrico Dini's Gaudi-Inspired Sand and Epoxy Structures
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Hot Customized Branding
DIY 3D Printed Branding Irons from Shapeways
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Skeletal Table Legs
Kevin Byrd Designs a Femur Table with a 3D Printed Bone
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3D Printed Animation
Dutch TV Program Het Klokhuis Gets Stellar Intro from Johnny Kelly and Jethro
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Personalized 3D Printing
Metaltec Printer Can Make Nearly Anything You Can Imagine
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3D-Printed Swimwear
The N12 Bikini Brings Fast Fashion to the Beach
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Geometric Jewelry
Alienology's Avant-Garde Accessories Are Made With a 3D Printer
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3D Printed Cycles
The EADS Airbike is Said to Be Stronger than Steel
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Spreadsheet Software Lamps
The TulipK Lamp by Ben Geeblen Was Designed Using Microsoft Excel
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Computerized Swimsuits
This Lemonbow Downloadable Swimwear Uses 3D Technology for Production
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Fleshy 3D Printers
The Organova Bioprinting Endeavors to Reproduce Human Tissue
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Sinuous Seaweed Fixtures
The Algue.MGX Lamp Shines a Light on the Depths of the Ocean
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3D-Printed iPad Cases
Fresh Fiber Creates a Tool for 3D Case Customization
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3D Printed Guitars
The Zoybar Tor is Perfect for Digital DIYers Who Love to Rock
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Double Helical Lighting
The Ribbons of Life Lamp is Genetically Beautiful
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Geometric Floral Lighting
Cyril Afsa's 'Hadar Lamp' is Kaleidoscopic Fun
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Print Custom Artifical Bones
3D Printer Recreates Skeletons
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DIY 3D Object Printing
Shapeways Prints Your Creation in Metal and Other Materials
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3D Printable Pipe Instruments
MIT Media Lab Prints a Functional Flute Using a 3D Printer
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3D Printed Marionettes
Michaella Van Vuuren's Horse and Springbuck Designs are Amazing
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3D-Printed Fossils
The Sam Noble Museum is Remaking History
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Skin Printers
Inkjets to Make Skin & Nerve Tissue
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Digital DNA Art
The Macouno Entoforms are Cool Computerized Crafts
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Epic Explosive Lights
The Nuke Lamp is a 3D Rendering of a Nuclear Explosion
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Printed 3D Ceramics
The Unfold 3D Bowl Introduces a Whole New Era of Pottery
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Digitally-Developed Trophies
Upload Cinema Webvideo Awards Are 3D-Printed and USB-Enabled
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Repairable 3D-Printed Purses
The MALINKO Design Reusable Bag Prioritizes Style and Sustainability
Kid-Friendly 3D Printers
The Kidoodle MiniBox A1 Bolsters Creativity & STEM Learning
3D-Printed Camping Trailers
The Discover 3D Teardrop Trailer from iScale3D Fits Up to Three People
3D Display Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual 'Uplight' Game Console Has Interchangeable Components
Quick Set-Up 3D Printers
The P1S 3D Printer Works out of the Box with its AMS Material Switcher
Subtle Smartphone-Friendly Printers
The Conceptual Samsung Image Box Instantly Offers Keepsakes
3D-Printed Winter Sport Shoes
This Bobsled Footwear Features 3D-Printed Outsoles
3D-Printed Ceramic Designs
Rameshwari Jonnalagedda Designs the Terramound Series
Efficient Cooling 3D Printers
FLSUN is Releasing the 'T1 Pro' for High-Efficiency at-Home Printing
Recyclable Mono-Material Footwear
The Moncler Trailgrip 3D is Aesthetically Pleasing
3D-Printed Modular Phone Cases
The Modular Sliding System Pushes Creative Boundaries
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
3D-Printed Growing Customized Shoes
Michele Di Carlo Creates the 4Steps 3D-Printed Sneaker Concept
3D-Knitted Chair Designs
Morgan Used 3D Knitting to Create the Aran Lounge Chair
3D-Printed Lattice Futuristic Shoes
adidas Presents the Breathable Latticed Climamog Shoes
3D-Printed VR Headset Concepts
The '0²' VR Headset by RITE Maintains a Comfortable Construction
Groundbreaking Sticker Technology
StickerYou Recently Launched Its Image Transfer Sticker Product
3D-Printed Ball Machines
Fraens Launches a 3D-Printed Device for Grinding Wooden Balls
3D-Printed Sustainable Chairs
Eva Dugintseva Designs the Som Chair Concept with No Screws
Colorful 3D-Printed Portable Lamps
Crème Atelier Designs the Portable Soft Serve Lamp
AI-Powered Tattoo Printers
LG H&H's Imprintu is a Portable Device for Printing on Skin or Clothing
Energy-Efficient 3D-Printed Homes
Haus.me Introduces Premium Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Auto-Adaptive 3D Printers
Anycubic's Photon Mono M7 Pro has Intelligent Assistant Features
Affordable 3D-Printed Houses
Serendix's Fujitsubo is Remarkable in the Realm of Affordable Housing
Speedy High-Capacity 3D Printers
The Phrozen Arco Prints at Up to 600mm/s
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
3D-Printed Bicycle Saddles
The Matrix Mirror Saddle by Specialized is Seamlessly Designed
Biodegradable 3D-Printed Shoes
ROOTS Features a Fully Compostable and Biodegradable Elastomer
Digital AI Creation Tools
Nvidia and Shutterstock Join Forces on New 3D Content Tools
High-Temperature 3D Printers
Prusa Research Debuted a New High-Speed Printer for Consumer Use
Futuristic 3D-Printed Decor Collections
The Sekisai 'CO-BREATHING OBJECTS' Range is Ultra-Modern
Otherworldly 3D-Printed Runners
Matthew Blunt's EXPLR 02 are Visually Stunning
Online Creative Course Platforms
Coursera Partnered with Illinois on an Online 3D Printing Course
Multi-Head 3D Printers
The Prusa XL is a True Multi-Material Auto-Switching 3D Printer
3D-Printed Recycled Material Furniture
The 'LOOM' Furniture Collection is Visually Soft
3D-Printed Concrete Chairs
The 'Chair N°ONE' by Martin Oberhauser Has a Cushion-Like Form
Stunning 3D-Printed Sunglasses
John Mauriello Drew Inspiration From the Four Elements
3D-Printed Organization Stationary
Studio Hopkins Launches Melt, a Brand of 3D-Printed Products
Three-Dimensional Mixed-Reality Displays
Looking Glass Unveils the New 3D Glass Displays
3D-Printed Suspended Lamps
Vittorio Paradiso Designs the Haibu Lamps for Paolo Castelli
3D-Printed E Ink Typewriters
Vincente Cruz Designs the Tapico Typer with a Minimal Look
3D Printed Medical Food
Gastronology is Working on 3D-Printed Foor for Dysphagia Patients
Ultra-Speedy 3D Printers
The Anycubic Kobra 2 Has a 250mm/s Print Speed
Modern 3D-Printed Model Homes
The Wolf Ranch 3D-Printed Model Home Was Built by Lennar and Icon
Personalized Footwear Pop-Ups
ASICS Personalization Studio Features LuxCreo 3D Printing Technology
3D Glass Printers
Nobula Offers Fast and Affordable 3D Glass Printing with 'DGLD'
AI-Developed 3D-Printed Vases
Tim Zarki Uses AI to Create the Differential Growth Vases
Wood Waste-Transformed Screens
Aectual Creates 3D Printed Wood for Sustainable Design
3D-Printed Stretch Ceilings
GREENFILL3D Unveiled New Sustainable PVC Film Ceiling Solutions
Entry-Level 3D Printers
KOKONI EC2 is an Affordable, Accessible Printer for DIYers and Families
Construction-Grade 3D Printers
Argentina's Holcim Created the 'Tector 3D Mortar' for Construction
Seashell-Inspired Chair Designs
Ernesto Pastore Fuses Traditional and Digital Techniques
3D-Printed Hypercar Components
Koenigsegg is Incorporating 3DPrinterOS Into its Production Flow
Limited 3D-Printed Ceramic Sculptures
Brian Peters' Dyadic Series is Printed in a Woven Pattern
3D Automated Knitting Machines
Carnegie Mellon University Created an On-Demand Knitting Prototype
Affordable 3D Scanners
The REVOPOINT POP 3 is Cost-Effective, Efficient, and Portable
Inaugural 3D-Printed Social Housing
Lünen is Home to the New 3D-Printed Home Project
Affordable 3D-Printed Prosthetics
The 'Lunet' Mechanical Prosthetic by David Edquilang is Advanced
Fast Stereolithographic Printers
Formlabs' Form 4 3D Printers Achieve 100mm-per-Hour Speeds
3D-Printed Terracotta Coolers
Simon Pavy and Entreautre Designs a New Low-Tech Cooler
Screenless 3D Printers
The AnkerMake M5C is a Premium Printer with Intuitive Controls
Construction-Focused 3D Printers
COBOD Released the All-New 'BOD 3' Printer with an AHMS System
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Car Brand Sneaker Collabs
Porsche Design and PUMA Unveils 3D Printed Sneakers
Metal 3D Printers
ValCUN Releases the Advanced 'Minerva' Molten Metal 3D Printer
3D-Printed Shrimps
Steakholder Foods' Proprietary DropJet Prints Fish & Seafood
AI-Powered Nail Art Printers
The Naepca Nail Art Machine Works in Just 15-Seconds
Pocket-Sized 3D Scanners
The INSPIRE 3D Scanner by Revopoint is Versatile and Compact
3D-Printed Workshop Wrenches
Desktop Metal Creates a Wrench by Gyroid-Style Fill-In Printing
3D Product Visualization Services
Herman Miller and Design Within Reach Tap 3D Cloud™ by Marxent
Printed Low-Fat Chocolates
3D Printing is Making Healthier Chocolates More Accessible
3D-Printed Modular Lamp Systems
Melt Mod Designs the STAK Modular Lamp Configuration
Blue Laser 3D Printers
The Meltio M600 can Print Titanium, Copper, Nickel, and More
Aftermarket 3D Printer Controllers
The Co Print ChromaSet Upgrades Existing 3D Printers
3D-Printed Ceramic Home Facades
The Ceramic House in Amsterdam Gets a Ceramic Feature
Plant-Based 3D-Printed Meat
Forma Foods Offers an Innovative Alternative to Meat Production
3D Crystal Printing Parnterships
Swarovski Partnered with Xolo to Innovate Crystal Manufacturing
3D-Printing Prototyping Courses
ASU Offers a 3D Printing Course for Adults to Learn the Basics
Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Handbags
Julia Koerner Designs a new Bag Using Algorithms
3D-Printed Quartz Furniture
OZRUH Debuts a New Furniture Collection with Recyclable Quartz Sand
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
3D Printing Resource Databases
'Printlab' Focuses on Providing 3D Printing Courses and Challenges
Eco-First 3D Filaments
Compost3D is a Leader in Eco-Friendly Filaments for 3D Printing
Hyper-Speed Manufacturing Printers
Raise3D Introduces the High-Speed Pro3 HS Series Printer
3D-Printed Sturdy Homes
Progreso and COBOD Creates a Printed Durable Home Within Hours
3D-Printed Tiled Ceramic Archways
Studio Rap Presents the Artfully Lined Delft Blue Archway
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
2D-to-3D Jewelry Try-Ons
Perfect Corp.'s Newest Virtual Try-On Technology Empowers Jewelry Brands
Multi-Material 3D Printers
The F200 Pro is a High-Performance Printer with Temperature Resistance
3D Glass Printing Methods
The MIT Lincoln Laboratory Created a New Glass Printing Process
Comprehensive 3D Printing Resources
'Udemy' Offers Engaging Online Courses on 3D Printing
Miniature Wine Glasses
This 3D-Printed Wine Glass Is Thinner Than a Human Hair
3D-Printed Bioplastic Reparation Kits
Yalan Dan Creates the Furniture First Aid Kit
Flexible 3D Printing Devices
The MetalFab 300 Flex 3D Uses a Dual-Laser System and Adaptable Area
3D-Powered Furniture Retailer Networks
The 3D Cloud Network Introduces a Streamlined Solution
Large-Format 3D Printers
Make3D's Pratham X Heats Up in Just 30 Seconds to Get Print-Ready
Miniature AI-Powered Printers
Bambu Lab Launched the 'A1 Mini' Printer for Smart 3D Printing
3D-Printed Sustainable Home Designs
HONOKA LAB Presents the TATAMI ReFAB PROJECT
AI-Powered Content Rendering Tools
Toggle3D.AI Makes Significant Updates with AI-Powered Rendering
Accessible 3D Printers
The Qidi Plus 4 is a Novice-Friendly Printer with Advanced Features
Digital Glass Design Breakthroughs
Researchers at MIT Media Lab Annouced 'G3DP 2' Glass Printing
Craft-Inspired 3D-Printing Styles
Gareth Neal and The New Raw Create the Digitally Woven Series
Nature-Inspired 3D-Printed Vases
Drag and Drop Presents its New Ceramic Collection of Vases
Generative 3D APIs
Shutterstock's New Toolkit Quickly & Ethically Makes 3D Models with AI
Edible Sugar Pens
3Doodler's ChefDoodler is a Sugar Pen for the Modern Baker
3D-Printed Wedding Dresses
Ada Hefetz Used 3D Printing Technology to Make Three Unique Dresses
3D-Printed Fire Pits
The Reform Collection by FlameCraft is Made with Concrete Printing Tech
Open 3D Printing Platforms
Zellerfeld Unveils a New Platform for 3D-Printed Footwear Designing
Seven-Material 3D Printers
Stratasys' J850 Pro can Output Several Materials Simultaneously
Actively-Heated 3D Printers
The Q1 Pro from QIDI Tech Improves its Print Time with Heating
Thermal Print Portable Cameras
The P-Series Thermal Print Camera by DPP is Made for Children
Patented 3D-Printed Bone Implants
Particle3D's 'P3D Bone' is an Implant Designed for Each Patient
Hyper-Accurate 3D Scanners
Seal Relies on Technology to Boast an Accuracy of 0.1 Mm
AR Apartment Platforms
3D Apartment Lets Home Hunters Virtually View Their Furniture in a New Home
3D-Printed Dynamic Couture Fashion
Balenciaga's Latest Couture Collection Highlights Armour
3D Medicine Printers
DoseRx1 is a CES 2024 Innovation Awards Honoree
Advanced Printing Techniques
BrandMyDispo Has Introduced Printing Techniques for Custom Mylar Bags
Hybrid Shopping Initiatives
City Furniture Partnered with 3D Cloud on Asset Management Solutions
Revolutionary 3D Scanners
Matter and Form Three™ Offers Unmatched Capabilities in Scanning
Global Affordable Housing Competitions
ICON Challenging Architects & Designers with Initiative 99
Liquid Metal 3D-Printing Techniques
MIT Researchers Develop a Liquid Metal Printing Process
Collaborative 3D Printers
The FLSUN T1's Integrated AI Camera Offers Real-Time Monitoring
3D-Printed Terracotta Cooler Designs
Entreautre Creates the Biomimcry 3D-Printed Terracotta Cooler
Metal-Capable 3D Printers
The NXG XII 600 is Designed for Aerospace and Defence Sectors
Illuminated Leather Smartphone Technologies
Infinix 3D Lighting Leather Brightens Device Edges
3D-Printed Bone Implants
BellaSeno's 3D Manufacturing Process Results in Safe Medical Implants
Comprehensive Industrial 3D Printers
UltiMaker Unveils the Factor 4 Industrial-Grade 3D Printer
Dual-Material 3D Printers
These XYZMaximizer FDM 3D Printers Come in Three Models
Industrial 3D Printing Machines
Rejig and Amecos Launch a New S100 SLS 3D Printer Across Europe
Professional-Quality E-Commerce Furniture Tools
3D Cloud by Marxent is a Groundbreaking Update
Conveyor Belt 3D Printers
The IdeaFormer IR3 V2 Has Automatic Leveling and More
3D-Printed Cycling Helmets
KASK Introduces the New Elemento Helmet with 3D Printed Technology
Biocompatible Printing Inks
UpNano and BIO INX Debut a New Bio-Ink for Organ-on-Chip Bioprinting
Austrian 3D Printing Partnerships
EPlus3D Partnered with Prirevo to Expand its Austrian Presence
Bio-Printed Fish Fillets
Steakholder Foods 3D Bio-Printed the World's First Cultivated Fish Fillet
3D-Scanning Block Devices
Ascand for Lego 3D Scanner Brings Everyday Objects to Life
Precision-Based 3D Printers
HeyGears Previews the UltraCraft Reflex Series 3D Printer
Digital Zine Making
Zines Forever Honors the DIY Process While Adding Digital Sharing
Customizable Digital Studio Platforms
Designtex Presents the New Digital Studio Tool Platform
3D Asset-Focused Retail Solutions
Best Home Furnishings Works with 3D Cloud on New Shopping Tools