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3D printing: The future of commerce?
Freeform fabrication, or 3D printing, could change the nature of commerce, moving production from the assembly line to your backyard.
Life in 3D
Inside View
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Product Design
There's much talk and excitement about 3D printing. Is it the "next big thing"? Michaella Janse van Vuuren tells us about the pros, cons and possibilities.
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26 Aug 13
Made of paper
Design News
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Product Design
Material magic: Nendo's "Lacquered Paper-Objects" are made by combining layers of paper, using 3D printing techniques.
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3 Apr 12
Order to print
Design News
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Food Design
Silicone, chocolate, cheese and concrete are just some of the materials the Imagine 3D printer can use to print shapes.
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17 Jan 12
Escapism
Design News
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Fashion & Jewellery Design
Dutch fashion designer Iris van Herpen's "Escapism" collection pushes the boundaries of fashion and technology with 3D-printed design.
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2 Sep 11
Nuked
Design News
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Product Design
A table lamp resembling a nuclear bomb cloud was created using 3D printing techniques.
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20 Jul 11
Lighting the way
Design News
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Product Design
Karim Rashid’s Cross Lamp consists of countless small figures joined together to create an iconic symbol.
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3 Feb 11
Hands-free pottery
Design News
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Product Design
A new machine allows users to make beautiful clay sculptures without ever coming in contact with the muddy material.
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21 Jun 10
Beautiful birdman
Design News
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Product Design
Design Indaba Expo 2010: Winner of the 2009 Most Beautiful Object in South Africa, this year NOMILI has pushed 3D printing even further.
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18 Feb 10
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