Introducing Qiao, China’s Solid Chocolate 3D Printer

Sometimes, China seems like an entirely different world to me; however, it is mostly the language (and writing) that sets it apart. Chinese 3D printing market players seem similar to those from any other country: full of creativity and desire to rai…

Frank Kolkman uses 3D printing to create OpenSurgery DIY surgical robot

When it comes to some of the more interesting design experiments we’ve seen in recent memory, the design and architecture blog Dezeen - along with car manufacturer MINI - have been actively collaborating with a number of artists and designers under …

Doctor Brings Low-Cost Medical Supplies to Gaza with 3D Printing

The ongoing conflict taking place in the Middle East between Israel and Palestine is among the most distressing in modern history. In addition to regular civilian causalities and the widespread destruction of homes and infrastructure, rendering the …

Chinese Military Tanker Uses 3D Printing for Replacement Parts

On demand 3D printing is taking off in some of the world’s most advanced military forces, including the US and the UK military. Now, the Chinese Army is introducing the technology, as well, by looking at the more practical side of its implementation…

Ten Ways 3D Printing Will Transform The Way We Live And Work

A few years ago, the office printer was in danger of becoming a dusty relic from a bygone era; like a floppy disk trying to stay relevant in an all-digital world. Then “3D” happened. All of a sudden, printers are one of the hottest and fastest-growi…

3D printing and fashion: How the tech is being used and what to expect going forward

3D Printing is taking fashion by a storm! What lawyers need to know

Craftsmanship and handiwork is not necessarily eliminated with the advent of 3D technology and a sea change is coming to luxury brands in particular. Initially, fashion brands were …

Will 3D Printing Be Useful in Government?

Because I review a lot of products, I often get asked a lot of questions, especially about new technology. Normally, those questions are about how the technology works and how it can fit (or sometimes why it won’t fit) into government. Over the next…

Spain's 3D food printing lab: Bringing technology to the table

The University of Barcelona, the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, and the Fundació CIM have opened a new lab where technology is transforming Food. Technology has been encroaching into the professional kitchen for years.